2021 Lexus GX
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 4 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 0
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
None on file
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2021: 4 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 5 |
| 2004 | 20 |
| 2005 | 3 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 2 |
| 2009 | 0 |
| 2010 | 7 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 3 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 8 |
| 2020 | 4 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2023 | 6 |
| 2024 | 19 |
| 2025 | 13 |
| 2026 | 2 |
Known problem areas
Only 4 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Visibility/wiper
1 of 4 total reports mentions: visibility/wiper.
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Sunroof randomly exploded while driving on the highway. Nothing hit it or otherwise caused the breakage. I was travelling at a normal constant speed on a normal temperature day. Glass got all over me and inside the sunroof's opening mechanism.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-10-22
Seats
1 of 4 total reports mentions: seats.
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The driverâs seat is making cracking, clicking, popping, and creaking noises from the lower seat frame, seat rail, or mounting area where the seat attaches to the vehicle body.
NHTSA ODI report, 2026-05-09
Lane departure
1 of 4 total reports mentions: lane departure, most commonly citing blind spot detection.
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i PURCHASED THE GX460 TO AQUIRE THE NEW SAFETY BSM SYSTEM. THE OWNERS MANUAL (PG366) REQIRES THE SIDE MIRROR INDICATOR LIGHT COMES ON AT 9.8 FEET BEHIND THE REAR BUMPER OF MY VEHIVLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 2023-02-11
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first
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Buy-smart checklist
2021 Lexus GX — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Visibility/wiper: 1 report on file for this year.
- Seats: 1 report on file for this year.
- Lane departure: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2021 Lexus GX reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus GX?
- The most-reported component is visibility/wiper, accounting for 25% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus GX have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.