2025 Lexus GX Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
AvoidComplaint Index
93/100
#2 most-complained of 16 GX years
The 2025 Lexus GX has a Complaint Index of 93, the second-worst year of 16 model years, earning an 'Avoid' verdict relative to other GX years. NHTSA lists 13 complaints, 2 recalls, and no crashes, fires, or injuries, with Structure & Body issues topping complaints at 31%.
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 17
- 15 city / 21 hwy
Top 2025 Lexus GX problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body4 (31%)
- Engine3 (23%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (23%)
- Brakes2 (15%)
- Other2 (15%)
- Transmission & Powertrain2 (15%)
- Visibility & Wipers1 (8%)
What owners report
- Owners report the transmission downshifting and upshifting so hard it feels like a collision, with the gearbox hunting for gears and losing power.
- Some describe long hesitation or lag when accelerating from a stop, delaying acceleration enough to create a risk when crossing traffic.
- Vibration at all speeds has been reported, persisting after a wheel alignment and force road wheel balancing.
- Multiple owners report the hood fluttering up and down at highway speeds, with dealers calling the behavior normal for 2025 models.
- One owner reported a tire blowout on both the front passenger and rear driver side within a month of each other.
- A brake fluid leak from the brake lines into the master cylinder or booster caused a significant loss of brake fluid.
2025 Lexus GX recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
2025 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.
2025 compared with other GX years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2025 Lexus GX reliable?
- Compared with other GX model years, the 2025 ranks poorly, sitting at rank 2 of 16 years with a Complaint Index of 93 and an 'Avoid' verdict. NHTSA has logged 13 complaints and 2 recalls for this year so far.
- What is the top problem area for the 2025 Lexus GX?
- Structure & Body complaints make up 31% of reported issues, followed by Engine and Suspension, Wheels & Tires at 23% each.
- Does the 2025 Lexus GX have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a load carrying capacity label replacement and one for a Panoramic View Monitor parking assist software update. Neither is a do-not-drive recall.
- At what mileage do 2025 Lexus GX problems typically show up?
- The median mileage at failure for Structure & Body complaints, the most common issue, is 2,435 miles, indicating problems often appear early in ownership.
- How does the 2025 GX compare to other recent years?
- The 2024 GX has a higher Complaint Index of 100 and 20 complaints with 4 recalls, also rated 'Avoid,' while the 2023 GX scored 87 and was rated 'Avoid' as well.