2014 Lexus Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Electrical System (4) · Suspension (3) · Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Gx model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (70)
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
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
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
Showing the 6 most recent of 70 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2025-11-20 · Electrical System“the recall toyota did for the rear back up camera. this has been a known issue as far back as 2014. my camera/screen is off more than it is operable. …”
2024-11-28 · Lane Departure: Blind Spot Detection · 💥 crash“on accident air bag doesn’t open but car get total loss …”
2024-11-26 · Electrical System“constant rebooting of the infotainment system which includes heat/air conditioning - defrosting of windows etc. i have had this problem for more than a year. i have consulted with lexus dealerships. i was told this problem exists with various models of toyota and lexus. every time i start the vehicle - it starts rebooting - then the screen keeps bl…”
2024-09-21 · Electrical System“the infotainment center in my 2014 gx460 is stuck in the rebooting phase. this system controls the cars temperature, radio, and vehicle settings. not being able to access all of the temperature controls poses a safety risk especially with extreme temperatures. ive heard this is a common issue with this vehicle and am shocked there hasn’t been a rec…”
2024-09-15 · Electrical System“the infotainment screen on my 2014 lexus gx 460 has been restarting continuously, rendering it unusable. this system controls essential functions, including the air conditioning, vehicle settings, cd player, and bluetooth connectivity. due to the screen constantly restarting, i cannot adjust the ac, use the cd player, or connect my phone via blueto…”
2024-05-03 · Engine“faulty coolant valley seal leaking coolant all over the motor. …”
2020-10-28 · Engine“my car 2014 gx 460 with 76000 miles has timing chain cover leak and it appears it is common failure from manufacture of toyota and lexus and lexus refused to repair it , my car it is one of 1000s car has same problem and lexus know this is manufactured problem…”
2020-08-18 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 12,790 mi“urgent safety recall - low pressure fuel pump, which caused the vehicle from operating. vehicle stall & unable to restart. had to tow to lexus dealership in indiana. this occurred may 1st 2020. recall #nhtsa 20v-012 / lexus dealer still has not corrected problem (5-months) waiting on parts…”
2020-04-23 · Fuel/Propulsion System“there is an ongoing recall for denso fuel pumps, recal; no. 20v-012. there has been notification but no replacement parts available. i must make a 1200 mile trip in my gx460 with considerable cargo mainly using interstate 95 through major east coast cities. i believe there has not been timely remediation of this problem. this is an acknowledged …”
2020-01-31 · Power Train“transfer case seal is leaking. the leak happens slowly so it is hard to notice right away. in my case, it happens so slowly that i did not notice the issue until my vehicle is just out of warranty.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.