2011 Lexus GX460
Only 26 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 26 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
COMPLAINTS PER YEAR
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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
Only 26 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
19 of 26 total reports mention: air bags.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GX460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE.
NHTSA ODI report, 20160721
2 of 26 total reports mention: power train.
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1.WHEN GOING DOWN HILLS IN D GEAR, UPON REACHING 55-60 MPH, WHEN THE BRAKE IS TAPPED TO SLOW DOWN THE TRANSMISSION SUDDENLY SHIFTS DOWN FROM 6TH GEAR TO 4TH GEAR AND THE RPM SPIKES TO AROUND 4,000 RPMS.
NHTSA ODI report, 20140703
2 of 26 total reports mention: engine.
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LEXUS GX460 & TOYOTA 4.6L EXHAUST MANIFOLD CRACKS AND POTENTIAL CARBON MONOXIDE POISONING. THE SYMPTOMS I IDENTIFIED WERE A DIESEL-LIKE CLATTER ON COLD START WHICH WENT AWAY WHEN THE ENGINE WARMED UP.
NHTSA ODI report, 20180704
1 of 26 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.
1 of 26 total reports mentions: structure.
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THERE IS FRAME RUST.
NHTSA ODI report, 20181126
SAFETY TIMELINE
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.
Campaign 16V340000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V005000 — check if this car was fixed
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.
Campaign 19V741000 — check if this car was fixed
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
BUY-SMART CHECKLIST
2011 Lexus GX460 — pre-purchase inspection
- Test/inspect for air bags issues (19 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for power train issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Test/inspect for engine issues (2 reports on file for this year).
- Verify recall 16V340000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V005000 (air bags) has been completed.
- Verify recall 19V741000 (air bags) has been completed.
FAQ
Is the 2011 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 2011 Lexus GX460?
The most-reported component is air bags, accounting for 73% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2011 Lexus GX460 have?
3 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.