2024 Lexus GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
100/100
#1 most-complained of 16 GX years
The 2024 Lexus GX carries a complaint index of 100, the worst of the 16 model years with data, earning an Avoid rating relative to other GX years. NHTSA lists 20 complaints, 4 recalls, 1 crash, and 1 injury, with Engine issues the top problem area at 30% of complaints.
- Complaints
- 20
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes / fires
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 1 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2024 Lexus GX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine6 (30%)
- Electrical System5 (25%)
- Other5 (25%)
- Brakes3 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain3 (15%)
- Airbags2 (10%)
- Structure & Body2 (10%)
- Visibility & Wipers2 (10%)
- Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (5%)
- Steering1 (5%)
What owners report
- Airbags failed to deploy during a front-and-rear collision, leaving the driver with no prior warning of a system fault.
- Engine has shut down completely while driving, including one case accelerating to 40 mph where dash warnings read "power steering failure, engine failure, not safe to drive."
- Instrument cluster or head-up display screens have gone black while driving, in one case at 8,000 miles, sometimes recurring.
- Hood panel flutters and flexes noticeably at speeds above 50 mph.
- Brakes squeal when backing up or driving forward, with owners reporting long waits for repair parts.
- Brakes have locked up without warning at low speed while exiting a highway, leaving skid marks.
2024 Lexus GX recalls
4 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V341000May 27, 2026Electrical System81,893 vehiclesOver-the-air fix
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025 Lexus UX Hybrid, 2024 Lexus GX, Toyota Mirai, and 2024-2025 Toyota Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles. The instrument panel cluster combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, "Control and Displays" and in addition, for the subject Mirai vehicles, FMVSS 305, "Electric-powered vehicles: Electrolyte Spillage and Electrical Shock Protection."
Risk: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as engine coolant temperature or electrical charge increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Remedy: Dealers will update the combination meter software through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 23, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB06, 26LA06, 26TB10, and 26TA10.
- NHTSA 26V179000Mar 24, 2026Other8,230 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Toyota Tundra, Tacoma Hybrid, Tacoma, RAV4 Hybrid, Land Cruiser Hybrid, Lexus GX550, 2024-2026 Tundra Hybrid, 2025 Sequoia Hybrid, Crown Signia, Grand Highlander, Lexus TX500 Hybrid, Lexus NX350 Hybrid, 2025-2026 Grand Highlander Hybrid, and Lexus TX350 vehicles. The load carrying capacity modification label may display inaccurate added weight values. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Risk: A vehicle with an incorrect maximum capacity weight value may be overloaded, which can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the load carrying capacity modification label, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB04, 26LA04, 26TB07, and 26TA07.
- NHTSA 25V767000Nov 6, 2025Engine126,691 vehicles
Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Toyota Tundra, Lexus LX, and 2024 Lexus GX vehicles equipped with a V35A engine. Debris from the manufacturing process may contaminate the engine and cause the main bearings to fail, which can result in an engine stall and loss of drive power.
Risk: A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will perform an inspection on the #1 main bearing using vehicle inspection software and drive data, and if necessary, replace the engine. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner letters were mailed August 28, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB14 and 25TA14. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB07 and 25LA07. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 24V381.
2024 Lexus GX fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 15 MPG
- Highway
- 21 MPG
- Combined
- 17 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,700
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2024 compared with other GX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2024 Lexus GX reliable?
- Among GX model years, 2024 ranks worst, with a complaint index of 100 and 20 NHTSA complaints, 4 recalls, and 1 crash reported.
- What is the top problem area for the 2024 Lexus GX?
- Engine complaints lead at 30% of all reported issues, followed by Electrical System complaints at 25%.
- Does the 2024 Lexus GX have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 2024 Lexus GX, covering the instrument cluster meter, a load capacity label, the V35A engine's main bearing, and the Panoramic View Monitor software.
- At what mileage do 2024 Lexus GX problems appear?
- The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA is 8,000 miles, based on available data for this model year.
- How does the 2024 Lexus GX compare to other years?
- With a complaint index of 100, 2024 is ranked worst of the 16 GX model years with data; other Avoid years include 2014, 2023, and 2025.