repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2017 Lexus GX460Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2017 Lexus GX460, most often about the suspension. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-741 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 13, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2017 Lexus GX460 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Suspension2 crash/fire/injury
2Electronic stability control (ESC)2 crash/fire/injury
1Power train1 crash/fire/injury
1Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
1Visibility
1Air bags
1Visibility/wiper
1Forward collision avoidance
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 | 2 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 2 | 2 |
| Power train | 1 | 1 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2017 Lexus GX460 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2016 Q4
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. The improper inflation of the passenger air bag may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2017 vs. every other GX460 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the GX460 median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2017 Lexus GX460 safety ratings
2017 Lexus GX460 SUV AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2017 Lexus GX460, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What GX460 owners report
Recent suspension complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I WAS DRIVING AROUND 40 MPH AND WAS HIT IN THE SIDE BY A DRIVER WHO RAN A STOP SIGN AT A SCREECHING HALT AND HIT MY PASSENGER SIDE FRONT AND REAR. I FLIPPED 2.5 TIMES AND LANDED UPSIDE DOWN. I WAS ABLE TO EXIT THE VEHICLE THROUGH THE REAR WINDOWS MY CHILD. THE CAR KEPT ME SAFE AS FAR AS AIRBAGS AND…
TURNING LEFT INTO NEIGHBORHOOD AND STRUCK REAR PASSENGER SIDE PANEL BEHIND THE TIRE (BUMPER AREA). I WAS GOING APPROX 10-15 MPH, OTHER VEHICLE (CAMRY) WAS GOING 40 MPH. CAR ROLLED TWICE. I BELIEVE THIS IS DUE TO A KNOWN ISSUE WITH THIS MODEL LEANING TO THE RIGHT, WHICH CAUSES AN INCREASED ROLLOVER…
THE VEHICLE LEANS TO THE RIGHT (PASSENGER SIDE) ABOUT 1 1/4 COMPARED TO LEFT SIDE SINCE DAY 1 AFTER PURCHASE. I CONTACTED 3 LEXUS DEALERS AND WAS TOLD "IT IS WITHIN SPECS". THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE ON GX 460 MODELS BUT LEXUS REFUSES TO ADMIT IT. THEY REFUSE TO REPAIR IT. THE VEHICLE HAS EXTREME BODY…
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