What breaks most · 2010 to 2018 model years
Lexus GX460 problems by year
Owners have filed 91 safety complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus GX460 across model years 2010 to 2018. Three years stand out: 2010 for air bags complaints, 2011 for air bags complaints and 2012 for air bags complaints. The quietest years are 2016, 2014 and 2015.
- Years to check closely: 2010, 2011, 2012
- Fewest complaints: 2016, 2014, 2015
- Complaints on file
- 912010 to 2018, all trims
- Worst year
- 201031 complaints
- Crashes reported
- 71 fires · 3 injuries · 0 deaths
- Typical failure mileage
- 12kMedian where owners gave mileage
- Recall campaigns
- 24Across the years shown
Complaints by model year
Raw filings with NHTSA, not adjusted for how many were sold.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Recalls | Most-reported component |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 1 | 5 | Air bags (9) | |
| 26 | 0 | 3 | Air bags (19) | |
| 8 | 0 | 3 | Air bags (8) | |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | Suspension (3) | |
| 6 | 0 | 3 | Seats (2) | |
| 4 | 2 | 2 | Brakes (3) | |
| 6 | 3 | 3 | Suspension (3) | |
| 4 | 1 | 2 | Suspension (2) |
What fails on the 2010 Lexus GX460
| Component | Share of complaints | Filings | Crashes | Parts for this job |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 29% |
9 | 0 | Check recalls for air bags on NHTSA.gov |
| Speed control and throttleThrottle and pedal sensors | 10% |
3 | 0 | Shop speed control and throttle parts for the 2010 Lexus GX460 |
| SuspensionStruts, springs and control arms | 10% |
3 | 0 | Shop suspension parts for the 2010 Lexus GX460 |
| Brakes (hydraulic)Brake pads, rotors and calipers | 10% |
3 | 1 | Shop brakes (hydraulic) parts for the 2010 Lexus GX460 |
| Fuel systemFuel pumps and injectors | 6% |
2 | 0 | Shop fuel system parts for the 2010 Lexus GX460 |
| EngineEngine gaskets and seals | 6% |
2 | 0 | Shop engine parts for the 2010 Lexus GX460 |
| Unknown or other | 6% |
2 | 0 | — |
| VisibilityMirrors and glass | 6% |
2 | 0 | Shop all visibility parts, not filtered to this vehicle |
One complaint can name more than one component, so shares add to more than 100%. "Unknown or other" is NHTSA's uncategorized bucket and is shown but never ranked.
In owners' words
Complaint narratives as filed with NHTSA, trimmed for length.
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The skid control sign appears on the dashboard even when the vehicle is stationary and vehicle skids when you negotiate sharp curves above 100km/hr the car does not pull well and can hardly accelerate above 120 km/hr. The check engine sign and 4lo signs show on the dashboard. Vehicle now in ghana
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Throttle actuator valve stuck open, repaired 3 different times & now secondary air injection system switching valve is stuck open bank 1 car stalls out & goes into limp mode. Check engine light, 4lo, trac light- vehicle is unsafe to drive. Codes p2440 & p2442 this is a faulty part on toyota tundra & seqouia.
How to read this page
Every figure comes from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's public complaint database, which holds every safety-related defect complaint filed by owners since 1995. We refresh it monthly and count each complaint once per component it names. Data through September 30, 2026.
NHTSA only accepts safety-related complaints. Rattles, paint, infotainment bugs and other annoyances are under-reported here, so this page is a map of what fails in ways owners consider dangerous, not a full reliability score.
Counts are raw. Use the year-over-year shape and the component mix, not the absolute numbers. Where a component maps to parts we stock, the row links to that category filtered to the year you are viewing. Air bag and seat belt complaints link to the recall checker instead, because those repairs are almost always covered.
Common questions
Which Lexus GX460 years have the most problems?
By NHTSA complaint volume, 2010, 2011, 2012 carry the most filings on the Lexus GX460. The 2010 alone has 31 complaints, led by air bags.
What is the most common Lexus GX460 problem?
On the 2010 model year, the most-reported component is air bags with 9 complaints. The table above lists the top components for every year.
At what mileage do Lexus GX460 problems start?
The median mileage at failure across all Lexus GX460 complaints that include mileage is about 12,000 miles. Older model years skew higher; the per-year figure is in the "at a glance" card.
Are these complaints verified?
No. NHTSA publishes complaints as submitted and does not investigate individual filings. Patterns across hundreds of complaints are meaningful; a single one is not.