Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | 3.5× | 2 | Body | Caution |
| 2024 | 20 | 5.0× | 4 | Engine | Caution |
| 2023 | 6 | 2.0× | — | Brake | Average |
| 2022 | 5 | 1.8× | — | Brake | Average |
| 2019 | 8 | 2.0× | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 2017 | 6 | typical | — | Body | Average |
| 2014 | 15 | 1.8× | — | Electrical | Average |
| 2013 | 10 | 1.3× | — | Fuel System | Average |
| 2011 | 11 | 1.5× | — | Airbag | Average |
| 2010 | 7 | 1.3× | — | Traction Control | Average |
| 2007 | 12 | −33% | — | Body | Average |
| 2006 | 11 | −60% | — | Body | Average |
| 2004 | 20 | −47% | — | Body | Average |
| 2003 | 5 | −47% | — | Transmission | Average |
* Complaints compared with the median GX year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus GX problems
Latest Lexus GX recalls
Electrical system › Instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026.
Equipment › Other › Labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge.
Back over prevention › Display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus GX should you avoid?
2024 and 2025 — these years have the most complaints relative to other GX years at the same age, led by engine & cooling problems in the 2024.
What is the best year for the Lexus GX?
2006 has the fewest complaints compared with other GX years at the same age, followed by 2003 and 2004. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lexus GX problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the body & structure (33), air bags (18) and engine & cooling (17). Body complaints peak in the 2004 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus GX had?
4 recalls across 2003–2025. The model year with the most is 2024. See all Lexus GX recalls by year.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.