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Lexus GX550

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

158

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

193

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

11

Crashes

11

Fires

1

Top reported issues — Lexus GX550

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Condition issue

75

Operating state

46

Noise

16

Braking behavior

15

Vibration/harshness

13

Ride/handling behavior

12

Fluid issue

11

Driver assistance issue

10

Infotainment behavior

9

Engine behavior

8

Reporting mechanism

8

Safety restraint issue

7

Performance issue

6

Thermal issue

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

Safety restraint behavior

5

Electrical issue

4

Powering on/off behavior

4

Steering behavior

4

Access/entry issue

3

HVAC behavior

2

Smell

1

Starting behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2026 LEXUS GX

Filed May 22, 2026


The driver-side front door window developed a crack suddenly while the vehicle was in normal use. There was no known impact, and no object was seen or heard striking the glass. The crack originated near the edge of the window close to the side mirror and spread across the glass. There were no warning messages, alerts, or prior symptoms before the failure. The failure appeared spontaneous. This condition poses a safety concern because the integrity of the side window is compromised. The crack…

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed May 12, 2026


My less than a year old Lexus GX550 was sitting in the driveway and the sunroof exploded. The car was not moving and it exploded outwards into a ton of pieces. The dealership claims that it is not a warrantable part. No foreign object hit the sunroof, even then it shouldn't shatter, only crack. It is my assumption that defective glass from the factory was installed into my vehicle and caused the sunroof to shatter for no apparent reason.

2021 LEXUS GX

Filed May 9, 2026


The driver’s seat is making cracking, clicking, popping, and creaking noises from the lower seat frame, seat rail, or mounting area where the seat attaches to the vehicle body. The noise is most noticeable during braking, acceleration, turning, driving over uneven roads, and when shifting body weight in the seat. It feels as though the seat has movement or play, as if the seat rails, frame, or mounting bolts may not be fully secure. This is a safety concern because the seat is part of the…

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 29, 2026


On April 17, 2025, while driving a 2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury Plus with a minor passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle locked up without warning as I was exiting the highway. The sudden lockup caused skid marks on the tires. The failure occurred at low speed only because I had just turned off the highway — had it occurred moments earlier at highway speed, the consequences could have been fatal. The failed component appears to be the drivetrain or braking/locking system. The vehicle is currently in…

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 27, 2026


Car’s brake fluid leaked out of the brake lines into the master cylinder or brake booster resulting in significant loss of brake fluid to the system and a hazardous driving condition.

2013 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 26, 2026


My vehicle made a stange sound and then stopped in the middle of the roadway causing a safety risk to myself and others. No warning light appeares until thia incident. Many vehicles were forced to switch lanes to avoid a collision with my vehicle. I had to called the local police to assist me in getting my vehicle to a safe location. I had the vehicle towed to the local Lexus Dealership and it was determined that the vehicle had a fuel pump failure. I am aware that the 2013 Lexus GX 460 was…

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,865.

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 2, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The failure was more noticeable while driving 55 MPH or faster. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the issue was normal and was known to occur with other 2025 models. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure, and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 5.

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Mar 27, 2026


My car was stolen via a can-bus attack - it was locked while it happened. The alarm was going off and they still stole the car. It took less than 3 minutes.

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Feb 22, 2026


Vehicle experiences a persistent and abrupt harsh downshift (jerk/thud) specifically during 2nd-to-1st gear transitions when rolling to a stop. This issue persists despite the dealership performing the recommended Transmission Control Module (TCM) software update at 5,000 miles. The smooth shifting returned briefly for approximately 500 miles post-update before the abruptness returned. Additionally, there is a noticeable vibration/harmonic change in the engine as the oil reaches approximately…

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.