CarRecallWatchThe 2010 Lexus GX460 has 5 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 31 complaints with NHTSA, including 1 crash.
The most-reported problem area is Air Bags (9 reports).
2010 Lexus GX460 recalls
Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants
Frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles were previously replaced under an earlier recall, but the replacement inflators use the same design.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments
The front passenger airbag inflators in these vehicles can degrade over time when exposed to long-term high humidity, high temperature, and temperature cycling.
Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash
Certain passenger frontal airbag inflators in these vehicles can rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal
The passenger-side frontal airbag inflator in these vehicles may rupture when the airbag deploys in a crash.
Most common 2010 Lexus GX460 problems
Problem areas named in the 31 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 9 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 |
| Suspension | 3 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 2 |
| Power Train | 2 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 |
| Structure | 2 |
| Visibility | 2 |
What owners report
ON DECEMBER 12, 2017, ABOUT 5 PM. I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK. I HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. THOUGHT I HAD BLOWN A TIRE ON THE PASSENGER SIDE IT WAS SO LOUD IT SCARED ME. I PULLED OVER ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY AND CALLED MY SPOUSE. WHILE I WAS ON THE PHONE MY SPOUSE AND I DISCUSSED WHAT IT COULD HAVE BEEN SINCE NO TIRE WAS BLOWN. I PICKED UNDER THE VEHICLE COULDN'T SEE ANYTHING LEAKING OR DAMAGE. I GOT BACK IN THE CAR WITH MY SPOUSE STILL ON THE PHONE AND STARTED THE VEHICLE TO CHECK DUMMY LIGHTS ON THE - NOTHING THERE. I STARTED THE CAR AND KEPT DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I COULD HEAR AIR COMING THROUGH MY SUNROOF. LUCKILY THE MOON ROOF SLIDING DOOR WAS CLOSED SO NO GLASS HAD ENTERED THE
THE SKID CONTROL SIGN APPEARS ON THE DASHBOARD EVEN WHEN THE VEHICLE IS STATIONARY AND VEHICLE SKIDS WHEN YOU NEGOTIATE SHARP CURVES ABOVE 100KM/HR THE CAR DOES NOT PULL WELL AND CAN HARDLY ACCELERATE ABOVE 120 KM/HR. THE CHECK ENGINE SIGN AND 4LO SIGNS SHOW ON THE DASHBOARD. VEHICLE NOW IN GHANA
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER 2 YEARS SINCE THE RECALL FOR THE AIRBAG ON PASSENGER SIDE AND STILL NO REMEDY THE DEALER HAS NO PARTS!!!! FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS???? I ONLY GET NOTICES (X3) THAT IT IS DANGEROUS TO HAVE A PASSENGER IN FRONT SEAT.!!!!! HELP!!!!
THIS RECALL STARTED IN MAY 2016. I CANNOT GET AN ANSWER FROM THE DEALER AND DO NOT FEEL SAFE DRIVING THE VEHICLE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS GX460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE SEWELL DEALER WAS CONTACTED ON APRIL 19, 2017, BUT THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
2010 Lexus GX460 questions
Does the 2010 Lexus GX460 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 5 safety recalls for the 2010 Lexus GX460: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger airbag inflator may explode in a crash; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Rupture, Spraying Metal; Electronic Stability Control (Esc). Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus GX460?
Based on 31 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Air Bags (9), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (3), Vehicle Speed Control (3).
How do I check if a recall on my 2010 Lexus GX460 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.