Recalls
Safety issues the manufacturer must repair for free. A recall means confirm the fix was done, not walk away.
No recalls on record for this model
No safety recalls were found in this dataset. It is still worth entering the exact VIN on NHTSA before purchase, since recalls can be added at any time.
Owner complaints by system
Unverified reports owners filed with NHTSA, grouped by the part of the car. Useful for spotting patterns. Open a group to read recent examples.
Engine & powertrain
8
Most reports here involve fluid leaks.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11653072 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Brakes
1
Most reports here involve loss of braking.
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GX460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKES WOULD EXHIBIT A LOUD SQUEALING SOUND WHEN DEPRESSED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING WHERE THE TECHNICIAN ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THE ROTORS WOULD HAVE TO BE SHAVED TO REMOVE CRYSTALLIZATION. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT AFTER REPAIRS, THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WOULD HESITATE TO STOP WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER TWICE WHERE THE TECHNICIAN INSTALLED A CLIP TO THE BRAKE SYSTEM AND RECOMMENDED ADDING WEDGES AS WELL. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 6,000.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10441016 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Steering, suspension & tires
3
Most reports here involve loss of steering.
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VEHICLE DRIVES FINE AT LOW SPEEDS. AT HIGHWAY SPEED 65 MPH AND UP STEERING WHEEL FEELS LIKE TRYING TO MOVE A SPINNING GYRO. THE VEHICLE WANTS TO CONTINUE IN THE DIRECTION IT IS GOING. REQUIRES BOTH HANDS TO MAKE SMALL CORRECTIONS IMPOSSIBLE TO DRIVE WITH ONE HAND. HAD LEXUS INVESTIGATE PROBLEM THEY RECENTLY GAVE UP. THIS VEHICLE HAS HAD THE PROBLEM SINCE IT WAS NEW. I HAVE DRIVEN OTHER GX460 VEHICLES WITHOUT THIS PROBLEM. VEHICLE NOW HAS 28,000 MILES STILL SAME PROBLEM. WE STOPPED DRIVING THIS VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY. WE ONLY USE THIS VEHICLE AROUND TOWN WORKS OK AT LOW SPEEDS. *TR
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #10594019 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Airbags & seat belts
22
Most reports here involve other issues.
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TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS GX460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) AND STATED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME FRAME TO SCHEDULE THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF TOWSON, 1040 YORK RD, TOWSON, MD 21204, (410) 769-9400) DID NOT GIVE A SPECIFIC DATE FOR WHEN THE PART WOULD BECOME AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE WHEN THE VEHICLE WOULD BE REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT WAS NOT EXPERIENCING A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT. *BF CONSUMER STATED THE CLAIM NEEDS TO BE DISREGARD AT THE DEALER, LEXUS OF TOWSON; THE TAKATA PARTS ARE AVAILABILE NOW THEY ARE REPAIRING THE VEHICLE. UPDATED 8/3/18*JB
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11040340 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov
Structure & body
2
Most reports here involve corrosion.
Source: NHTSA complaint ODI #11504602 · view all complaints for this vehicle at nhtsa.gov