2011 Lexus GX Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

No safety recalls on file

The 2011 Lexus GX has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA.

Owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash, 1 injury.

The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (4 reports).

0Recalls
11Owner complaints
1Crashes reported
n/aNHTSA safety rating
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2011 Lexus GX recalls

No safety recalls on file for the 2011 Lexus GX.

Most common 2011 Lexus GX problems

Problem areas named in the 11 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem areaReports
Air Bags4
Engine4
Steering2
Unknown Or Other2
Tires1
Suspension1
Structure1

What owners report

2025-10-01, Air Bags
The contact owned a 2011 Lexus GX 460. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH while crossing an intersection, a vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle broadsided the other vehicle, where it came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The front driver-side, front passenger-side, or side curtain air bags deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained nerve damage to both hands and neck. Both legs have bruises, and she has pain in her chest and abdomen. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insur
2025-04-06, Engine
Timing cover leaks oil
2023-01-31, Structure
There is significant rust on the frame of the vehicle
2020-09-22, Engine
THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LEAKING VALLEY PLATE AND CAM TOWER COVER WITH LITTLE OVER 82,000 MILES ON IT. AN ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SHARED ACROSS THE LEXUS (GX460) AND TOYOTA (TUNDRA) PLATFORMS WITH THIS ENGINE.
2020-05-30, Engine
THE TIMING COVER GASKET BEGAN TO LEAK OIL AT 65,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR THIS ENGINE. *TR

2011 Lexus GX questions

Does the 2011 Lexus GX have any recalls?

No. NHTSA has no safety recalls on file for the 2011 Lexus GX at this time.

What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus GX?

Based on 11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (4), Engine (4), Steering (2).

How do I check if a recall on my 2011 Lexus GX has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

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