2018 Lexus Gx460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Wheels (1) · Service Brakes (1)
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Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus I
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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an
Equipment:other:labels 2017-12-20 · campaign 17V831000 · 649 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Service bulletins (103)
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.
Power Train 2023-02-17 · LSB000823 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2016 ? 2022 model year gx 460 vehicles may exhibit a thump sound or a bump feeling when accelerating from or decelerating to a stop. the condition does not set any diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) or illuminate any warning messages on the dash and is typically more noticeable in below freez
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
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What owners report
2020-08-29 · Unknown Or Other“i went to new country lexus dealer i complained three times they put a lot of mileage test driving it and kept over 24 hours and said there was nothing wrong with it. they still make the same noise in the suspension. i would like to tell people not to buy lexus is junk i've driven 2 cars from this company and it sucks and is junk and please don't g…”
2020-06-19 · Air Bags · 31,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2018 lexus gx460. the contact stated while driving about 45 mph she fell asleep behind the wheel due to a medical condition and side swiped two parked vehicles. the contact stated that no air bags deployed. the police came to the scene and a report was taken. the contact stated that she sustained bruising from the seat belt …”
2020-01-15 · Power Train · 10 mi“there is a thud that occurs in the drive train when accelerating from a stop, or accelerating from a roll. the dealer said its normal, but it cannot be normal. it is a literal thud. i have heard this thud countless times over the last year since we bought the car. i have also read on many forums that other people have this same issue.…”
2018-12-12 · Suspension · 50 mi“vehicle often sits visibly lower on the left side during driving and at rest. vehicle also often hisses from rear after turning off after driving. dealer denies any problem, but states they have had several other complaints from other customers. lexus states problem can only be diagnosed with full tank of gas - implying if the gas tank is not fu…”
2018-08-08 · Wheels · 185 mi“car be good. just need full gas 2 year.…”
2018-05-30 · Service Brakes · 1,000 mi · 💥 crash“i am a boone nc police officer that investigated a crash in which the driver and evidence suggests the following: the driver press the brake pedal, the braking system failed to engage and the accelerator went to 100%. the lexus hit eight other vehicles before turning onto its side. the driver was sure that he was pressing the brake pedal ( he is…”
2018-05-29 · Suspension · 490 mi“i bought the car last momth (may april 2018), now the mileage is just 490, and the car is already leaning to the right passenger side. the first issue with the car was it was pulling to the right when you drive it at a speed of 30 - 40 miles per hour. i took it to the dealership westside lexus houston. and they did fix it. but the leaning to the ri…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.