2025 Lexus GX Problems & Complaints

Use caution3.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the GX at the same age

Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2025 Lexus GX with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 3.5× as many as a typical GX model year at the same age — above average, so look closely at the problem areas below before you buy. The most reported problem area is the body & structure (4 complaints, typically around 5,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

13complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2025 Lexus GX problems

  • Body & structure~5,000 miles
    431%
  • Transmission & drivetrain
    215%
  • Suspension
    215%
  • Wheels & tires
    215%
  • Engine & cooling
    215%
  • Brakes
    215%
  • Other / not specified
    215%
  • Speed control & acceleration
    18%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroof
    18%

Share of the 13 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus GX complaints by model year

200320042006200720102011201320142017201920222023202420255201112711101568562013
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus GX. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best GX years: 2006, 2003, 2004. Years to avoid: 2024, 2025. Compare all years →

2025 Lexus GX recalls (2)

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 26V-179 · Mar 24, 2026 · 8,230 vehicles

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.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

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.

What 2025 Lexus GX owners say

Body & structure

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The failure was more noticeable while driving 55 MPH or faster. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the issue was normal and was known to occur with other 2025 models. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 5.

Body › Hood · 0 miles · Jun 2025

The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,865.

Body › Hood · 5,000 miles · Apr 2026

2025 Lexus GX engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.4L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automatic4WD15 / 21 / 17

EPA ratings. Class: SUV.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2025 Lexus GX a good car?

Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2025 GX rates use caution: 3.5× as many complaints as a typical year of the GX at the same age. It is one of the GX years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2025 Lexus GX?

The body & structure — 4 complaints, 31% of all complaints for this model year, most often about body. Next are the transmission & drivetrain (2) and suspension (2).

How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus GX have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2025 Lexus GX, the most recent from March 24, 2026 (labels). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus GX?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2006, 2003 and 2004. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2024 and 2025. See the full Lexus GX years comparison.

At what mileage do 2025 Lexus GX problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 5,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

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.