2016 Lexus Gx problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Electrical System (1) · Air Bags (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (28)
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 28 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2024-11-12 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 53,537 mi“ the contact owns a 2016 lexus gx460. the contact stated while driving 10 mph and attempting to make a right turn into the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the garage wall. the vehicle was towed to an auto body shop by the insurance company and the body damages were repaired; however, th…”
2024-03-29 · Electrical System“the driver, passenger, and rear tailgate electronic locks have all failed in the last 6 months on the car. i'm constantly having to remind my kids and wife to lock the doors before they start driving. i'm particularly concerned about the rear cargo door. the lock is failed in the "locked" position and there is not a manual lever to pull from the…”
2021-10-08 · Air Bags · 💥 crash“my older son (30 something) was with permission taking his girlfriend home in our 2016 lexus gx460 luxury, a deer ran out in front of vehicle causing them to go to the right hitting the end of guardrail head on @ approximately 60 mph causing the vehicle to spin to the left. they were injured ie a few cuts & bruises not sever. front bumper & various…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.