NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls and 9 owner complaints for the 2016 Lexus GX460. Most complaints involve service brakes (3) and air bags (2). The EPA rates it 17 mpg combined.
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.
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.
Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component
Service brakes
3 reports2 crashes
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS GX460. WHILE PULLING INTO A PARKING SPACE AT 3 MPH, THE ENGINE STARTED TO MAKE A LOUD ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE INADVERTENTLY ACCELERATED. THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE CONTACT CRASHED INTO TWO PARKED VEHICLES BEFORE COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP. THE CONTACT SUSTAINED THUMB INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN INDEPENDENT AUTO BODY SHOP. THE CONTACT CALLED KING SPORT LEXUS AT (423) 224-2270 (LOCATED AT 2527 E STONE DR., KING SPORT, TN 37660) AND WAS ADVISED TO CALL THE TOYOTA MANUFACTURER. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND CASE NUMBER: [XXX] WAS OPENED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 7,373. *TT *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSA·Filed May 29, 2018·Vehicle speed control, Service brakesCrash reportedODI 11098502
Air bags
2 reports1 crash
“My Older Son (30 Something) was with permission taking his Girlfriend Home in our 2016 Lexus GX460 Luxury, a Deer ran out in front of Vehicle causing them to go to the right hitting the end of Guardrail head on @ approximately 60 mph causing the vehicle to spin to the Left. They were injured ie a few cuts & bruises not sever. Front Bumper & Various Parts scattered across the road. Insurance is Totaling out the Vehicle.... BUT what REALLY bother Us is that of All the Airbags (10) in this Vehicle NONE Diploid NOT ONE !”
Owner complaint to NHTSA·Filed Oct 8, 2021·Air bagsCrash reportedODI 11436072
Service brakes, hydraulic
1 report
“The contact owns a 2016 Lexus GX460. The contact stated while driving 10 MPH and attempting to make a right turn into the garage, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond and crashed into the garage wall. The vehicle was towed to an Auto Body Shop by the Insurance Company and the body damages were repaired; however, the brake failure was not diagnosed. The contact inquired about the brake failure at the Auto Body Shop and was informed that there was no failure with the brakes. The vehicle was driven back to the residence without failure. However, the following day while driving out of the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to respond. The contact used the parking brake to stop the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer; however, the dealer was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The contact was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was opened. The contact stated that a Lexus engineer retrieved the EDR; however, there was no issues found with the braking system. The failure mileage was 53,537.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA·Filed Nov 12, 2024·Service brakes, hydraulicODI 11624740
2 safety recalls as of Nov 6, 2026, according to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at a dealer. Check your VIN to see whether your car is included and whether the repair was done.
What are the most common 2016 Lexus GX460 problems?
Owners filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are service brakes (3), air bags (2), service brakes, hydraulic (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.
What MPG does the 2016 Lexus GX460 get?
The EPA rates the 2016 Lexus GX460 at 17 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).