Lexus GX Best and Worst Years (2010–2025)
Lexus GX years to avoid are 2014, 2023, 2024, and 2025, with complaint indexes of 80, 87, 100, and 93 out of 118 total complaints across all years. The 2024 model stands out with 20 complaints and 4 recall campaigns, the most of any GX year. No year is marked Best; 2010, 2013, and 2017 carry a Good verdict with lower complaint indexes.
- Model years
- 16
- 2010–2025
- NHTSA complaints
- 118
- Recall campaigns
- 4
- Crashes reported
- 8
- Fires reported
- 1
- Top problem area
- Engine
GX Complaint Index by year
Higher = more complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and Do-Not-Drive recalls per year on the road, relative to other years of this model.
Lexus GX problems and recalls by year
| Year | Verdict | Index | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recalls | Top issue | MPG | NCAP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Good | 40 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2011 | Caution | 73 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2012 | No verdict | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2013 | Good | 47 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel System | — | — |
| 2014 | Avoid | 80 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2015 | No verdict | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Electrical System | — | — |
| 2016 | No verdict | 60 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2017 | Good | 33 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Structure & Body | — | — |
| 2018 | No verdict | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags | — | — |
| 2019 | Caution | 53 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel System | — | — |
| 2020 | No verdict | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2021 | No verdict | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Lane Departure | — | — |
| 2022 | Caution | 67 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2023 | Avoid | 87 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes | — | — |
| 2024 | Avoid | 100 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 4 | Engine | 17 | — |
| 2025 | Avoid | 93 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Structure & Body | 17 | — |
GX years to avoid: what went wrong
2024 Lexus GX Index 100 · 20 complaints · 4 recalls
The 2024 GX has the highest complaint index of all years at 100, with 20 complaints and 4 recall campaigns, more than any other GX year. Engine problems lead at 30% of complaints, followed by Electrical System issues at 25% with a median failure mileage of 8,000 miles. Owners reported the engine shutting off completely while driving, sometimes at highway speed, along with dashboard warnings for engine and power steering failure. Recalls cover the instrument cluster software, a load capacity label, and a possible manufacturing debris issue in the V35A engine's main bearing.
2025 Lexus GX Index 93 · 13 complaints · 2 recalls
The 2025 GX ranks 2nd worst with a complaint index of 93 and 2 recall campaigns. Structure & Body complaints lead at 31%, with a median failure mileage of only 2,435 miles, including reports of mirror vibration at highway speed. Engine and Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues each make up 23% of complaints, with owners describing hesitation on acceleration and vibration at all speeds. Recalls address a load capacity label and a Panoramic View Monitor software update.
2023 Lexus GX Index 87 · 6 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2023 GX carries a complaint index of 87, ranking 3rd worst. Brakes account for 33% of complaints, including reports of the parking brake failing to hold the vehicle on a slope and vehicles creeping forward at a stop despite the brake pedal being engaged. Other owners reported a moonroof shattering while accelerating and a driver seatbelt that failed to retract properly. No recalls are tied to this year in the data.
2014 Lexus GX Index 80 · 15 complaints · 0 recalls
The 2014 GX logs a complaint index of 80, ranking 4th worst of 16 model years. Electrical System issues make up 33% of its complaints, with a median failure mileage of 1,500 miles. Suspension, Wheels & Tires problems follow at 20%, with owners describing the vehicle leaning to one side, sometimes near a median 23,000 miles. Owners also reported brake failure during low-speed maneuvers and a slow transfer case seal leak that went unnoticed until after warranty expiration. No recalls are listed for this year.
Most common Lexus GX problems (all years)
Share of NHTSA complaints by component group. A complaint naming two components counts once in each.
- Engine21 (18%)
- Other19 (16%)
- Brakes18 (15%)
- Electrical System17 (14%)
- Airbags14 (12%)
- Structure & Body14 (12%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires12 (10%)
- Fuel System10 (8%)
- Transmission & Powertrain9 (8%)
- Visibility & Wipers8 (7%)
Frequently asked questions
- What Lexus GX years should I avoid?
- Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, avoid the 2014, 2023, 2024, and 2025 Lexus GX. These years have complaint indexes of 80, 87, 100, and 93, the highest among the 16 model years covered.
- Which Lexus GX year has the most recalls?
- The 2024 Lexus GX has 4 recall campaigns, the most of any year in the data, covering the instrument cluster, a load capacity label, and an engine main bearing inspection.
- Is the 2024 Lexus GX reliable?
- The 2024 GX has the highest complaint index (100) of all GX years and 20 complaints, with Engine problems making up 30% of them, so it ranks worst compared to other GX model years based on NHTSA data.
- Are there any recommended best years for the Lexus GX?
- No year in the data is marked as a Best verdict. The 2010, 2013, and 2017 GX are rated Good, with complaint indexes of 40, 47, and 33 respectively, the lowest among the years covered.
- What is the top problem area for the Lexus GX overall?
- Across all model years, Engine issues account for 18% of the 118 total complaints, the largest share, followed by Brakes at 15% and Electrical System at 14%.