Lexus GX470 Recalls

The Lexus GX470 has been recalled 3 times across the 2003–2006 model years. The most recent recall, from February 5, 2016, covers the side/window. Recall repairs are free at any authorized Lexus dealer.

3recalls
0do not drive / park outside
4model years affected

What gets recalled

  • Air bags
    133%
  • Seats
    133%
  • Equipment & accessories
    133%

2006 Lexus GX470 recalls (1)

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 16V-065 · Feb 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.

2005 Lexus GX470 recalls (1)

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 16V-065 · Feb 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.

2004 Lexus GX470 recalls (1)

Air bags › Side/window

NHTSA recall 16V-065 · Feb 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016.

2003 Lexus GX470 recalls (2)

Seats › Mid/rear assembly

NHTSA recall 03V-088 · Mar 10, 2003 · 3,666 vehicles

On certain vehicles equipped with the Lexus link system, it May be difficult to lock one of the two latches on the bottom of the middle row left rear seat (larger side of the bench seat directly behind the driver).

Remedy: Dealers will remove the lls case panels around the seat stopper. Owner notification began April 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…

Equipment › Other › Labels

NHTSA recall 03V-031 · Feb 11, 2003 · 5,878 vehicles

Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) data was printed on the certification regulation label. The gvwr is incorrectly reflected on the label as 6,100 lbs. The correct gvwr should be 6,000 lbs.

Remedy: As each label is vehicle identification number specific, owners will be requested to contact their local Lexus dealer first to place an order for the corrected label.

Frequently asked questions

How many recalls does the Lexus GX470 have?

NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the Lexus GX470 across 4 model years.

How do I know if my Lexus GX470 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN decoder & recall check or on nhtsa.gov/recalls. Dealers fix recalls for free, even if you are not the original owner.

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.