YearToAvoid

2017 Lexus GX460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

82/100

#3 most-complained of 12 GX460 years

NHTSA data gives the 2017 Lexus GX460 a Complaint Index of 82, ranking it 3rd worst out of 12 model years. Owners filed 9 complaints, 4 crashes, and Toyota/Lexus issued 3 recalls for this year, with suspension and brakes as top problem areas.

Complaints
9
Recalls
3
Crashes / fires
4 / 0
Injuries / deaths
1 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
16
15 city / 18 hwy

Top 2017 Lexus GX460 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Suspension, Wheels & Tires3 (33%)
  2. Brakes2 (22%)
  3. Airbags1 (11%)
  4. Engine1 (11%)
  5. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (11%)
  6. Other1 (11%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain1 (11%)
  8. Visibility & Wipers1 (11%)

What owners report

  • Owners report a known tendency for the GX460 to lean or roll to the right, raising rollover risk during left-hand turns.
  • Some drivers describe crashes involving side impacts that caused the vehicle to roll multiple times, with airbags and seatbelts cited as the main protection.
  • One owner reported the accelerator sticking while parking, causing the vehicle to drive through a wall despite braking attempts.
  • An owner reported airbags failing to deploy in a direct collision with another vehicle, despite visible damage.
  • One owner reported the sunroof glass shattering spontaneously while driving at highway speed with no apparent cause.
  • Another owner reported the automatic emergency braking system engaging on its own during cruise control use, bringing the vehicle to a sudden stop.
2017 Lexus GX460 complaints: complaints filed per month4Jan 2018Mar 2018Nov 2018May 2019Jun 2020Oct 2020May 2021
11 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jan 2018 to May 2021; peak Jan 2018 (4).

2017 Lexus GX460 recalls

3 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 19V741000Oct 17, 2019Airbags928,220 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:driver side:inflator module

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010 Lexus SC430, 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 and 2010-2015 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles. These vehicles had their driver or passenger frontal air bag inflators previously replaced under a prior recall using inflators of the same design. The inflators may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J0A, J0B, and J0C. Lexus' numbers for this recall are JLI, JLJ, and JLK.

  2. NHTSA 19V005000Jan 9, 2019Airbags1,299,448 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands or "Zone A." Toyota is also recalling certain 2011-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS250, IS350, 2011-2016 4Runner, 2011-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2011-2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, 2011-2017 Lexus GX460, and 2011-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, District of Columbia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia or "Zone B." Toyota is also recalling certain 2010-2013 Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Lexus IS350, 2010-2016 4Runner, 2010-2013 Lexus IS250, 2010-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2010-2014 Lexus IS-F, and 2010-2012 Lexus ES350 vehicles ever registered in the states of Alaska, Colorado, Connecticut, Idaho, Iowa, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Hampshire, New York, North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Utah, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and Wyoming or "Zone C." These vehicles are equipped with air bag inflators assembled as part of the passenger frontal air bag modules, used as original equipment or replacement equipment (such as after a vehicle crash necessitating replacement of the original air bags), that may explode due to propellant degradation occurring after long-term exposure to high absolute humidity, temperature and temperature cycling.

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus: GLG; "Zone B" Toyota: G0R, Lexus GLH; "Zone C" Toyota: H0A, and Lexus: HLA.

  3. NHTSA 16V937000Dec 21, 2016Airbags2 vehicles

    Air bags:frontal:passenger side:inflator module

    Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling one 2016 Toyota 4Runner vehicle manufactured November 1, 2016 and one 2017 Lexus GX460 vehicle manufactured November 16, 2016. The affected vehicles are equipped with Takata PSPI-LD front passenger air bag inflators that may have been manufactured without ignition booster tablets. As a result, in the event of a crash, the air bag may not fully inflate during deployment of the primary stage. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

    Risk: The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota dealers have replaced the passenger side air bag modules, free of charge. Toyota notified the affected dealers on December 15, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G06, GLR.

2017 Lexus GX460 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
15 MPG
Highway
18 MPG
Combined
16 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$5,000
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.

2017 compared with other GX460 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100201020112012201320142015201620172018201920202022
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2015Caution558317
2016Caution646217
2017Avoid829316
2018Avoid917216
2019No verdict90116

All Lexus GX460 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2017 Lexus GX460 reliable?
Compared to other GX460 model years, 2017 ranks 3rd worst out of 12 years tracked, with a Complaint Index of 82. It has fewer raw complaints (9) than some earlier years but a higher complaint rate relative to its volume.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus GX460?
NHTSA complaint data shows Suspension, Wheels & Tires as the top problem area (33% of complaints), followed by Brakes (22%). Airbags, Engine, and Collision Avoidance issues were also reported.
Does the 2017 Lexus GX460 have any recalls?
Yes, NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2017 GX460, all related to airbags, including one campaign covering a single 2017 unit for a passenger airbag module replacement.
What year Lexus GX460 should I avoid?
Based on NHTSA complaint index rankings, 2010 (Complaint Index 100) and 2018 (Complaint Index 91) rank worse than 2017, while 2012 and 2014 (Complaint Index 45 and 36) rank as Good years.
What is the median mileage for failures reported on the 2017 GX460?
NHTSA complaint data shows a median mileage at failure of 29,500 miles for the 2017 GX460, though individual problem areas like Suspension and Brakes had lower median mileages of 11,050 miles.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.