Problems · NHTSA complaints
2010 Lexus GX460 problems
Owners filed 38 complaints about the 2010 Lexus GX460 with NHTSA between Apr 2010 and Jan 2024. The most-cited component is air bags (11).
Complaints
38
Filed with NHTSA
Crashes
2
Reported by owners
Fires
0
Reported by owners
Injuries
0
People reported injured
Deaths
0
Reported to NHTSA
Complaints by component
One complaint can cite several components
- Air bags11
- Service brakes, hydraulic4
- Power train3
- Electronic stability control (esc)3
- Suspension3
- Vehicle speed control3
- Visibility2
- Fuel/propulsion system2
- Engine2
- Steering2
- Structure2
- Service brakes2
- Fuel system, gasoline2
- Service brakes, air2
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 6, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
When complaints were filed
Does it get worse with age? Complaints per calendar year filed
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| Model year | Complaints filed per calendar year |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 16 |
| 2011 | 1 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 4 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 2 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
Mileage at failure isn’t a structured field in NHTSA complaint data, so we don’t chart it. Some owners mention it in their reports below.
Top problems in owners’ words
Verbatim from NHTSA complaints, newest first
Air bags
11 reports4 related recalls
“TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE AND STILL NO REMEDY THE DEALER HAS NO PARTS!!!! FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS???? I ONLY GET NOTICES (X3) THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE A PASSENGER IN FRONT SEAT.!!!!! HELP!!!!”
Service brakes, hydraulic
4 reports1 crash
“I HAVE A 2010 LEXUS GX 460, AND WHEN BRAKING THE BRAKES REQUIRE ALOT OF PRESSURE TO BRING THE CAR TO A STOP. WHEN THE CAR IS ALSO AT A STOP IT REQUIRES ALOT OF PRESSURE ON THE BRAKE TO KEEP THE CAR STOPPED OR ELSE THE CAR WILL LURCH FORWARD. I DID SOME RESEARCH ONLINE, AND FOUND THAT THEIR ARE OTHER LEXUS GX 460 OWNERS WITH THIS SAME PROBLEM. I BROUGHT MY GX 460 IN FOR A FIX TWICE ALREADY, THE FIRST TIME THEY SAID THEY BLED THE BRAKES WHICH DIDN'T WORK, AND THE SECOND TIME I BROUGHT IT IN THEY TOLD ME THEY ADJUSTED THE BRAKE WHICH FELT BETTER, BUT AFTER A COUPLE THOUSAND MILES OF DRIVING THE BRAKE IS GO BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL FEEL. *TR”
Power train
3 reports1 crash
“My 4 LO light is constantly flashing, and I lose power when trying to accelerate. 1.Loss of Traction Control: If the 4WD system fails while engaged, it could lead to a sudden loss of traction. This can be particularly dangerous in conditions where 4WD is necessary, such as on slippery roads, steep inclines, or off-road situations. 2.Unexpected Vehicle Behavior: A malfunction in the 4WD system could lead to unpredictable vehicle behavior. For example, if the vehicle unexpectedly shifts into or out of 4Lo mode, it could disrupt the driver's control over the vehicle. 3.Increased Wear and Damage: Operating the vehicle with a malfunctioning 4WD system can lead to increased wear or damage to the drivetrain. Over time, this can result in more significant failures, potentially leading to unsafe driving conditions. 4.Difficulty in Handling: If the vehicle is stuck in 4Lo mode, it might become difficult to drive at higher speeds. The 4Lo mode is designed for low-speed, high-torque scenarios, and driving in this mode on regular roads can affect handling and control. 5.Increased Risk in Emergency Maneuvers: Should an emergency maneuver be necessary (like sudden braking or…”
Electronic stability control (esc)
3 reports1 related recall
“THE SKID CONTROL SIGN APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND VEHICLE SKIDS WHEN YOU NEGOTIATE SHARP CURVES ABOVE 100KM/HR THE CAR DOES NOT PULL WELL AND CAN HARDLY ACCELERATE ABOVE 120 KM/HR. THE CHECK ENGINE SIGN AND 4LO SIGNS SHOW ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE NOW IN GHANA”
Suspension
3 reports
“RUSH UNDERNEATH THE VEHICLE.”
Vehicle speed control
3 reports
“2010 LEXUS GX 460 STALING AFTER STOPPING. AFTER PULLING ON TO MAIN ROAD, JUST BARELY INTO TRAFFIC, THE CAR WILL MAYBE MOVE 5MPH FOR APROX 3-4 SEC. I HAVE THE ACCELERATOR FLOORBOARDED AND THEN THE CAR ZOOMS RAPIDLY. THIS HAS HAPPENED A FEW TIMES, I CALLED LEXUS CORP AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T KNOW OF ANY OTHER PROBLEM SIMILAR. I BARELY AVOIDED 1 WRECK THE FIRST TIMETHIS HAPPENED TO ME. I WAS HOPING IT WAS JUST A FREAK OCCURRENCE. OF COURSE, AFTER A FEW OCCURRENCES I KNEW THERE WAS A REAL PROBLEM AND LEXUS WAS NOT TELLING THE TRUTH. MY PHONE CALL WAS IN AUGUST 2010. THE FINAL SITUATION OCCURRED WHEN I PULLED OUT IN A ROAD CONSTRUCTION SITE NEAR MY HOUSE. I WAITED FOR WHAT I THOUGHT WAS A SAFE TIME TO ENTER TRAFFIC, AS IT IS A VERY BUSY HIGHWAY. AFTER ENTERING THE HIGHWAY, MY CAR STALLED AND A SEMI WAS COMING RIGHT AT ME. I HAD NO RECOURSE, BUT TO WAIT FOR POWER. JUST IN THE KNICK OF TIME- MY CAR WENT ZOOM-VERY FAST.. A WRECK WAS AVERTED, BUT BARELY. THIS CAR IS DANGEROUS. I WAS ALMOST KILLED. LEXUS SAYS, THEY THINK THEY HAVE A FIX. REALLY. I AM ABSOLUTELY TERRIFIED AFTER 2 VERY CLOSE CALLS, ONE OF WHICH WOULD HAVE KILLED ME. I WANT A REAL FIX. I AM REPORTING THIS…”
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 6, 2026
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.