2023 Lexus GX

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2023 Lexus GX has 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (33% of all complaints), specifically: this vehicles parking brake fails to hold the weight of the vehicle, unless the transmission is engaged in "p" (park). as a result, the weight of the vehicle rests on the transmission notch that is engaged with the park position of the transmission. if the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake i.

1 injury

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

2 complaints

33%

• THIS VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED IN "P" (PARK). As a result, the weight of the vehicle rests on the transmission notch that is engaged with the Park position of the transmission. If the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake i
• I bought this 2023 GX460 new in October 2023 from Lexus of Towson in Towson, MD. It currently has approximately 3100 miles on it. Since owning it I have noticed that when coming to a stop and sitting still with the vehicle in gear and the brake pedal engaged normally that the vehicle will start to

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“THIS VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED IN "P" (PARK). As a result, the weight of the vehicle rests on the transmission notch that is engaged with the Park position of the transmission. If the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake i”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

17%

• I do have a lot problem with the GX 460 since I got the vehicle. The vehicle to the right and that the steering wheel was vibrating. We when back to the dealer the next day 4/9/23 and explained the problem to the seller that the car is leaning to the right and on the street and on the expressway bet

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I do have a lot problem with the GX 460 since I got the vehicle. The vehicle to the right and that the steering wheel was vibrating. We when back to the dealer the next day 4/9/23 and explained the problem to the seller that the car is leaning to the right and on the street and on the expressway bet”

— NHTSA complaint filing

VISIBILITY

1 complaints

17%

• My moonroof spontaneously exploded while accelerating from a stop. We were not hit by any object and were not traveling at a high rate of speed at the time. We heard a very loud "pop" followed by a rain of glass from the moon roof. Driver sustained cuts to his hand due from the glass shards.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“My moonroof spontaneously exploded while accelerating from a stop. We were not hit by any object and were not traveling at a high rate of speed at the time. We heard a very loud "pop" followed by a rain of glass from the moon roof. Driver sustained cuts to his hand due from the glass shards.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

17%

• Spouse was driving Saturday [XXX] on [XXX] around [XXX], when she heard a BIG BANG out of nowhere. She discovered the next day the source was a partially exploded sunroof glass. Upon inspection there was no glass fragments in the vehicle or on the sunroof shade, fragments were only found on the out

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Spouse was driving Saturday [XXX] on [XXX] around [XXX], when she heard a BIG BANG out of nowhere. She discovered the next day the source was a partially exploded sunroof glass. Upon inspection there was no glass fragments in the vehicle or on the sunroof shade, fragments were only found on the out”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

1 complaints

17%

• Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Driver Seatbelt Malfunction I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding the driver-side seatbelt in my vehicle. The seatbelt does not retract properly and frequently becomes caught in the door. In addition, the retractor fails to pull the seatb

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Subject: Urgent Safety Concern – Driver Seatbelt Malfunction I am writing to formally report a serious safety concern regarding the driver-side seatbelt in my vehicle. The seatbelt does not retract properly and frequently becomes caught in the door. In addition, the retractor fails to pull the seatb”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

VISIBILITY(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 6 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: THIS VEHICLES PARKING BRAKE FAILS TO HOLD THE WEIGHT OF THE VEHICLE, UNLESS THE TRANSMISSION IS ENGAGED IN "P" (PARK). As a result, the weight of the vehicle rests on the transmission notch that is engaged with the Park position of the transmission. If the vehicle is stopped and the parking brake i
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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STEERING: I do have a lot problem with the GX 460 since I got the vehicle. The vehicle to the right and that the steering wheel was vibrating. We when back to the dealer the next day 4/9/23 and explained the problem to the seller that the car is leaning to the right and on the street and on the expressway bet
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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VISIBILITY: My moonroof spontaneously exploded while accelerating from a stop. We were not hit by any object and were not traveling at a high rate of speed at the time. We heard a very loud "pop" followed by a rain of glass from the moon roof. Driver sustained cuts to his hand due from the glass shards.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: Spouse was driving Saturday [XXX] on [XXX] around [XXX], when she heard a BIG BANG out of nowhere. She discovered the next day the source was a partially exploded sunroof glass. Upon inspection there was no glass fragments in the vehicle or on the sunroof shade, fragments were only found on the out
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)