CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Lexus GX460 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA, including 4 crashes, 1 injury.
The most-reported problem area is Suspension (3 reports).
2017 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 May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash
The front passenger airbag inflator in these vehicles may have been made without ignition booster tablets.
Most common 2017 Lexus GX460 problems
Problem areas named in the 9 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Suspension | 3 |
| Electronic Stability Control (Esc) | 2 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Air Bags | 1 |
| Visibility | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 |
What owners report
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2017 LEXUS GX460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CRUISE CONTROL FAILED TO OPERATE CORRECTLY. WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL SET AT 65 MPH, THE AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING SYSTEM ENGAGED INDEPENDENTLY AND BROUGHT THE VEHICLE TO A SUDDEN STOP. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION THE CONTACT AVOIDED A NEAR COLLISION WITH A SEMI TRUCK. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING WITH THE CRUISE CONTROL ACTIVATED, WITH A VEHICLE IN THE RIGHT LANE, THE EMERGENCY AUTOMATIC BRAKING SYSTEM ACTIVATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO SHEEHY LEXUS OF ANNAPOLIS (121 FERGUSON RD, ANNAPOLIS, MD 21409, (410) 266-3
VEHICLE WAS PULLING INTO PARKING SPOT, COMING TO A STOP, WHEN ACCELERATOR STUCK AND CAR DROVE THROUGH BRICK WALL WHILE DRIVER WAS TRYING TO BRAKE
THE SUNROOF GLASS SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70 MPH. THERE WAS NO PROJECTILE WHICH CAUSED THE GLASS TO SHATTER. WE WERE NOT NEAR AN OVERPASS, THERE WERE NO OTHER CARS NEARBY, AND THERE WAS FARMLAND ON ALL SIDES. *TR
I WAS INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT AND MY AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. I WAS TRAVELING ON A MAIN ROAD AND SOMEONE CUT ME OFF. I HIT THE OTHER CAR DIRECTLY. THE FIRE AND POLICE OFFICERS AT THE SCENE SAID THEY THOUGHT THEY SHOULD HAVE DEPLOYED GIVEN THE EXTENT OF THE ACCIDENT. I'M FINE AND AM ACTUALLY THANKFUL THEY DIDN'T GO OFF BUT THEY SUGGESTED THAT I SUBMIT IT FOR INVESTIGATION.
ARRIVED AT A WAREHOUSE TO UNLOAD BOXES FROM THE TRUNK OF CAR. HAD 2 PASSENGERS IN VEHICLE. BACKED INTO UNLOADING ZONE AND PARKED CLOSE TO THE DOOR. OPENED THE DRIVER'S DOOR LEAVING IT OPEN. PASSENGERS GOT OUT OF THE VEHICLE LEAVING THE PASSENGERS DOOR OPEN. AFTER SPEAKING WITH THE WAREHOUSE MANAGER, DRIVER AND PASSENGER STARTED TO UNLOAD THE VEHICLE FROM THE TRUNK. ALL PASSENGERS WERE OUT OF THE VEHICLE FOR SEVERAL MINUTES. THE CAR STARTED ROLLING BACKWARDS WHEN DRIVER WAS BEHIND UNLOADING BOXES. DRIVER GOT PINNED BY THE CAR AGAINST THE GARAGE WALL AND WAS PINNED BY THE LEFT BUMPER AND TAILLIGHT. . HEAD CRUSHING INJURY, BROKEN SHOULDER. BROKEN WRIST. ONE OF THE OTHER PEOPLE WERE ABLE TO STO
2017 Lexus GX460 questions
Does the 2017 Lexus GX460 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2017 Lexus GX460: Airbag inflator may explode and send metal fragments at occupants; Passenger Airbag Inflator May Explode, Sending Metal Fragments; Passenger Airbag May Not Fully Inflate in a Crash. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus GX460?
Based on 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Suspension (3), Electronic Stability Control (Esc) (2), Unknown Or Other (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Lexus GX460 has been fixed?
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