2018 Lexus GX460 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2018 Lexus GX460 ranks 2nd worst out of 12 model years, with a complaint index of 91 and an Avoid verdict. Owners most often reported suspension problems (57% of complaints), plus two recalls covering fuel system and labeling issues.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 91/100
- #2 of 12 GX460 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 7
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 2
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 3
- Top issue
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 16
- 15 city / 18 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 3 / 0
Top 2018 Lexus GX460 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires4 (57%)
- Airbags1 (14%)
- Brakes1 (14%)
- Other1 (14%)
- Steering1 (14%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (14%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Vehicle sits visibly lower on one side while driving and at rest, with a hissing sound from the rear after shutdown.
- Suspension noise persists even after dealers test-drive the vehicle and report finding nothing wrong.
- Steering pulls to one side at highway speed and the vehicle leans to the passenger side even at very low mileage.
- A distinct thud is felt in the drivetrain when accelerating from a stop or from a rolling start.
- A braking failure was reported during a crash where the brake pedal reportedly did not stop the vehicle despite being pressed.
- Airbags did not deploy in a side-swipe crash at highway speed, resulting in injuries from the seat belt.
2018 Lexus GX460 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 20V682000Nov 4, 2020Fuel System1,525,742 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
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 IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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 expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- NHTSA 17V831000Dec 20, 2017Other649 vehicles
Equipment:other:labels
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.
Remedy: 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.
2018 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.
2018 compared with other GX460 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2018 Lexus GX460 reliable?
- Based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2018 GX460 ranks 2nd worst of 12 model years for this model, with a complaint index of 91 and an Avoid verdict.
- What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus GX460?
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires issues make up 57% of complaints, including reports of the vehicle sitting unevenly and unexplained noise.
- Does the 2018 Lexus GX460 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists two recalls for the 2018 GX460: one for the fuel pump assembly and one for incorrect labeling, neither marked do-not-drive.
- Which Lexus GX460 years should I avoid?
- Based on complaint index, 2010 (100) and 2018 (91) rank as Avoid years, while 2012 and 2014 rank as Good years with lower indexes of 45 and 27.
- How many complaints does NHTSA have for the 2018 Lexus GX460?
- NHTSA lists 7 complaints for the 2018 GX460, including 2 crashes and 3 injuries, with no reported fires or deaths.