Is the 2010 Lexus GX460 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 2010 Lexus GX460?

The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus GX460 have?

5 recalls on file for this model year.

2010 Lexus GX460

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2010 Lexus GX460
RENDERED 2026-10-31T23:16:49.231Z

Not enough comparison years on file yet 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.

How is this computed?

Complaints: 31
Recalls: 5
Investigations: 1
Top problem: Air bags

Complaints per year

2010: 31 complaints

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Year	Complaints
2010	31
2011	26
2012	8
2013	0
2014	7
2015	8
2016	6
2017	9
2018	7
2019	0
2020	1
2022	2

Known problem areas

Percentages can add to more than 100% — a complaint can name more than one system.

Air bags

29% · 9 reports

Service brakes

19% · 6 reports

Most commonly citing hydraulic and air.

CRASH

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Every time when I apply brake I hear "Squeaking" Noise from the brake pedal, as per Lexus this is normal noise and nothing they can do. I even opened a case for Lexus headquarter but no luck.

NHTSA ODI report, 2012-11-19

Vehicle speed control

10% · 3 reports

Suspension

10% · 3 reports

Visibility

6% · 2 reports

Most commonly citing sun/moon roof assembly.

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On December 12, 2017, about 5 pm. I was driving home from work. I heard a loud explosion. Thought I had blown a tire on the passenger side it was so loud it scared me. I pulled over on the side of the road immediately and called my spouse.

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-04-10

Sunroof exploded and rained pieces of glass into car while driving down highway: 1 - was not struck by rock. There were no cars within 2 miles either direction.

NHTSA ODI report, 2014-09-22

Also filed under Structure

Safety timeline

5 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first

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2010-05-18Electronic stability control (esc)10V159000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2010 Lexus GX460 passenger vehicles manufactured from November 16, 2009 through April 8, 2010. If the vehicle is driven through a sharp turn at high speed…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles by reprogramming the vehicle stability control free of charge. The safety recall began on May 18, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at…

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2016-11-18Air bags16V340000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the model, dealers will replace the passenger frontal air bag inflator or the air bag assembly, free of charge.

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2018-01-29Air bags18V024000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL,...

Remedy: Toyota will notify the Toyota, Scion and Lexus owners. General Motors will contact the Pontiac owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly.

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2019-02-15Air bags19V005000 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...

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.

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2019-11-20Air bags19V741000 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,...

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.

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2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Buy-smart checklist

2010 Lexus GX460 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

Air bags: 9 reports on file for this year.
Service brakes: 6 reports on file for this year.
Vehicle speed control: 3 reports on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

Recall 10V159000 · Electronic stability control (esc)
Recall 16V340000 · Air bags
Recall 18V024000 · Air bags
Recall 19V005000 · Air bags
Recall 19V741000 · Air bags

FAQ

Is the 2010 Lexus GX460 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 2010 Lexus GX460?: The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 29% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2010 Lexus GX460 have?: 5 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-10-31 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.