2015 Lexus GX460

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2015 Lexus GX460 has 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (25% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus gx460. while driving approximately 20 -25 mph and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was applied and the brakes failed to respond. the vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve inside the braking system failed. in addition, there wa. ⚠️ 1 fire report filed.

1 fire report

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

2 complaints

25%

• TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS GX460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 -25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A VALVE INSIDE THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. IN ADDITION, THERE WA
• AFTER I DRIVED 20000 MILES, THE BREAK IS VERY LOOSE, I HAVE TO HIT THE BREAK VET HARD TO STOP THE CAR.SINCE LAST TIME , I WENT TO DEALER TO FIX MY GPS, I EVEN CANT CONTROL THE STEERING WHEEL AFTER THAT, I WENT TO THE MAVIS FOR THE BREAK ISSUES, THEY SAID I HAVE TO CHANGE FRONT / BACK BREAKS IMMEDIA

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

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS GX460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 -25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A VALVE INSIDE THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. IN ADDITION, THERE WA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SEATS/RESTRAINTS

2 complaints

25%

• MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME WHEN MY FRIEND OPENED IT TO GET INSIDE AND NOTICED A HORRID SMELL!!..WHEN SHE WENT TO INVESTIGATE, SHE FOUND THE BACK SEAT WAS MELTED LIKE A TAR PIT!! THE BACK SEAT OF MY CAR HAS REAR SEAT HEATERS AND THE ENTIRE SEAT ABOVE WHERE THOSE WERE WERE BLACK STI
• CPSC: 2015 LEXUS GX460: CONSUMER STATED THE REAR SEATS MELTED DUE TO THE SEAT HEATERS. THE CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND NOT ON AT THE TIME OF THE INCIDENT. *SS THE CONSUMER STATED THE BURN WENT ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE FRAME. LEXUS DENIED HER CLAIM. *JB

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME WHEN MY FRIEND OPENED IT TO GET INSIDE AND NOTICED A HORRID SMELL!!..WHEN SHE WENT TO INVESTIGATE, SHE FOUND THE BACK SEAT WAS MELTED LIKE A TAR PIT!! THE BACK SEAT OF MY CAR HAS REAR SEAT HEATERS AND THE ENTIRE SEAT ABOVE WHERE THOSE WERE WERE BLACK STI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

WHEELS

1 complaints

13%

• BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. NO TREAD DAMAGE. PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AS PER MONITOR. 2015 LEXUS GX460 WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD WITH 1300 MILES. I ALSO REPORTED ON YOUR TIRE SITE BUT IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT 2015 GX AS A MODEL.

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

“BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. NO TREAD DAMAGE. PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AS PER MONITOR. 2015 LEXUS GX460 WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD WITH 1300 MILES. I ALSO REPORTED ON YOUR TIRE SITE BUT IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT 2015 GX AS A MODEL.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

1 complaints

13%

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

OTHER

1 complaints

13%

• FRONT DRIVER DOOR ACTUATOR JAMS, AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAR. IN AN EMERGENCY, THE CAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, POSING A SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. MANY FOLKS WHO OWN LEXUS GX AND TOYOTA 4RUNNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUES THAT TOYOTA

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

“FRONT DRIVER DOOR ACTUATOR JAMS, AND DOES NOT ALLOW THE DRIVER TO ENTER OR EXIT THE CAR. IN AN EMERGENCY, THE CAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN, POSING A SERIOUS LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. MANY FOLKS WHO OWN LEXUS GX AND TOYOTA 4RUNNERS HAVE EXPERIENCED THE SAME SITUATION. THIS IS A SERIOUS ISSUES THAT TOYOTA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)

$500

SEATS/RESTRAINTS(~50K mi)

$500

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

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

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS GX460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 -25 MPH AND APPROACHING A STOP SIGN, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS APPLIED AND THE BRAKES FAILED TO RESPOND. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT A VALVE INSIDE THE BRAKING SYSTEM FAILED. IN ADDITION, THERE WA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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SEATS/RESTRAINTS: MY CAR WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY OF MY HOME WHEN MY FRIEND OPENED IT TO GET INSIDE AND NOTICED A HORRID SMELL!!..WHEN SHE WENT TO INVESTIGATE, SHE FOUND THE BACK SEAT WAS MELTED LIKE A TAR PIT!! THE BACK SEAT OF MY CAR HAS REAR SEAT HEATERS AND THE ENTIRE SEAT ABOVE WHERE THOSE WERE WERE BLACK STI
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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WHEELS: BRIDGESTONE DUELER HT TIRE BLEW OUT SIDEWALL WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. NO TREAD DAMAGE. PRESSURE WAS NORMAL AS PER MONITOR. 2015 LEXUS GX460 WAS ONLY 3 MONTHS OLD WITH 1300 MILES. I ALSO REPORTED ON YOUR TIRE SITE BUT IT WOULD NOT ACCEPT 2015 GX AS A MODEL.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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ELECTRICAL:
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)