Most common 2017 Lexus GX460 problems
Share of the 9 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus GX460 complaints by model year
Best GX460 years: 2013, 2016. Years to avoid: 2010, 2011. Compare all years →
2017 Lexus GX460 recalls (3)
Air bags › Frontal › Driver side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430,…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019.
Air bags › Frontal › Passenger side › Inflator module
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016.
Remedy: Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal safety investigators have looked into a possible defect involving the 2017 Lexus GX460:
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to burn too quickly when ignited.
What 2017 Lexus GX460 owners say
Suspension
I was driving around 40 MPH and was hit in the side by a driver who ran a stop sign at a screeching halt and hit my passenger side front and rear. I flipped 2.5 times and landed upside down. I was able to exit the vehicle through the rear windows my child. The car kept me safe as far as airbags and seatbelt. We had some injuries but no broken bones. After researching, I find the gx is known to have a stability issue and flip from even small impacts from the side. This accident could have been way worse as my car was totaled and all airbags deployed except for front steering and dash.they need to fix this issue. As far as holding up in the rollover, the cabin area was intact mostly. But the car should not have rolled over and if I was on the interstate or had other cars coming at me, it May have been worse. The stability issue needs to be fixed.
Turning left into neighborhood and struck rear passenger side panel behind the tire (bumper area). I was going approx 10-15 MPH, other vehicle (camry) was going 40 MPH. Car rolled twice. I believe this is due to a known issue with this model leaning to the right, which causes an increased rollover risk on left hand turns. It seems that Lexus is aware, but has not addressed the issue. Happy to provide photos or additional documentation if needed.
2017 Lexus GX460 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 6-speed automatic | 4WD | 15 / 18 / 16 |
EPA ratings. Class: SUV.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2017 Lexus GX460 a good car?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2017 GX460 rates average: about as many complaints as a typical year of the GX460 at the same age. 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 2017 Lexus GX460?
The suspension — 3 complaints, 33% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the stability & traction control (2) and transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus GX460 have?
There are 3 recalls for the 2017 Lexus GX460, the most recent from October 17, 2019 (inflator module). 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 GX460?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013 and 2016. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2010 and 2011. See the full Lexus GX460 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2017 Lexus GX460 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 34,000 miles; 88% 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.