2015 Lexus Gx460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Wheels (1) · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler (1)
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Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-10-17 · campaign 19V741000 · 928,220 vehicles
Defect: 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, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.
Air Bags:frontal:passenger Side:inflator Module 2019-01-09 · campaign 19V005000 · 1,299,448 vehicles
Defect: 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 Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Fix: 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. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.
Service bulletins (195)
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
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What owners report
2020-06-12 · Latches/Locks/Linkages:doors:latch · 49,800 mi“tl* the contact owns 2015 lexus gx470 n/a. the contact stated that the door actuator failed to latch and the driver's side door, passenger's side front door and rear driver's side door failed to unlock while his wife was trying to exit the vehicle. no warning light was illuminated. the vehicle was taken to park place lexus plano (6785 dallas pkwy, …”
2020-02-17 · Unknown Or Other“front driver door actuator jams, and does not allow the driver to enter or exit the car. in an emergency, the car door does not open, posing a serious life threatening situation. many folks who own lexus gx and toyota 4runners have experienced the same situation. this is a serious issues that toyota needs to address.…”
2017-12-10 · Service Brakes · 26,000 mi“after i drived 20000 miles, the break is very loose, i have to hit the break vet hard to stop the car.since last time , i went to dealer to fix my gps, i even cant control the steering wheel after that, i went to the mavis for the break issues, they said i have to change front / back breaks immediately, i changed the breaks, i can drive 28000 mile…”
2016-08-23 · Seats:front Assembly:seat Heater/Cooler“cpsc: 2015 lexus gx460: consumer stated the rear seats melted due to the seat heaters. the car was parked in the driveway and not on at the time of the incident. *ss the consumer stated the burn went all the way down to the frame. lexus denied her claim. *jb…”
2016-03-28 · Seats · 5,000 mi · 🔥 fire“my car was parked in the driveway of my home when my friend opened it to get inside and noticed a horrid smell!!..when she went to investigate, she found the back seat was melted like a tar pit!! the back seat of my car has rear seat heaters and the entire seat above where those were were black sticky goo. 1. the car was parked and off when th…”
2015-09-29 · Service Brakes · 14,881 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus gx460. while driving approximately 20 -25 mph and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was applied and the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve inside the braking system failed. in addition, there was a unknown component found in the braking system …”
2015-07-09 · Wheels · 1,300 mi“bridgestone dueler ht tire blew out sidewall while driving at 70 mph. no tread damage. pressure was normal as per monitor. 2015 lexus gx460 was only 3 months old with 1300 miles. i also reported on your tire site but it would not accept 2015 gx as a model.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.