2011 Lexus Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Air Bags (4) · Engine (3) · Tires (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (60)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 60 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-10-01 · Air Bags · 137,000 mi · 💥 crash“the contact owned a 2011 lexus gx 460. the contact stated that while driving at 30 mph while crossing an intersection, a vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle. the contact's vehicle broadsided the other vehicle, where it came to a stop. no warning light was illuminated. the front driver-side, front passenger-side, or side curtain air bag…”
2023-01-31 · Structure:body“there is significant rust on the frame of the vehicle …”
2020-09-22 · Engine“the engine was found to have a leaking valley plate and cam tower cover with little over 82,000 miles on it. an online search indicates that this is a common problem shared across the lexus (gx460) and toyota (tundra) platforms with this engine.…”
2020-05-30 · Engine“the timing cover gasket began to leak oil at 65,000 miles. this is a known manufacturing defect for this engine. *tr…”
2019-10-16 · Unknown Or Other · 190,000 mi“10.6.19 radiator blew.while driving.on bridge on interstate. engine over heated. engine was supposed to shut down. engine blew head gasket. engine light was on from a emission systems recall. i was not aware that engine was over heating. no alerts. had an appointment on 10.13.19 to fix recalled emissions system. need new engine and radiator. cost $…”
2017-07-24 · Air Bags“takata recall it has been over a year, and still "incomplete" without solution.…”
2017-02-06 · Air Bags“takata recall. recall has been open since may 2016, but no parts available yet.…”
2016-10-01 · Air Bags“takata recall. i am filing a complaint that lexus has failed to remedy this defect within a reasonable time. being unable to utilize the front passenger seat has been extremely inconvenient for me and my family. i have contacted my local lexus dealership numerous times only for them inform me that the do not have the parts. its's been nearly 6 mon…”
2011-09-12 · Unknown Or Other · 250 mi“new lexus gx460 has a vibration in the steering wheel at freeway speed. the vibration can cause the vehicle to drift into the next lane. the dealer attempted to balance the existing wheels and tires two times. this did not work. the dealer then replaced the wheels and tires. this did not work. dealer called toyota tech. all steering, wheel, an…”
2011-08-28 · Tires · 500 mi“2011 lexus gx460 constant shaking/vibrations in the steering wheel mainly in the front end. all 5 tires replaced and switched to a different brand, 4wheel road force balance, rack and pinion steering adjusted which resulted in more "play" and less control off the truck, still shaking/vibrating remains and lexus executives say there is no fix for it…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.