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Lexus GXModel year report

2011 Lexus GX Problems

Complaints
11filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
68,750miles, 4 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lexus GX (complaints, recalls, investigations). Report an error

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus GX. The part named most often is air bags, with 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine (4) and other or unknown (2). 4 of the complaints include a mileage, and 50% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 68,750 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 60 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Takata recall. I am filing a complaint that Lexus has failed to remedy this defect within a reasonable time. Being unable to utilize the front passenger seat has been extremely inconvenient for me and my family. I have contacted my local Lexus dealership numerous times only for them inform me that the do not have the parts. Its's been nearly 6 months now since I was made aware of the recall.”

NHTSA complaint #10910901, filed 2016-10

Engine: “10.6.19 radiator blew.while driving.on bridge on interstate. Engine over heated. Engine was supposed to shut down. Engine blew head gasket. Engine light was on from a emission systems recall. I was not aware that engine was over heating. No alerts. Had an appointment on 10.13.19 to fix recalled emissions system. Need new engine and radiator. Cost $10,000 minimium”

NHTSA complaint #11268894, filed 2019-10, 190,000 miles

Other or unknown: “New Lexus gx460 has a vibration in the steering wheel at freeway speed. The vibration can cause the vehicle to drift into the next lane. The dealer attempted to balance the existing wheels and tires two times. This did not work. The dealer then replaced the wheels and tires. This did not work. Dealer called toyota tech. All steering, wheel, and suspension parts were checked and found to be ok. Car still has the same vibration, and is still at the dealer. Car is dangerous to drive in this condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10425127, filed 2011-09, 250 miles

Steering: “2011 Lexus gx460 constant shaking/vibrations in the steering wheel mainly in the front end. All 5 tires replaced and switched to a different brand, 4wheel road force balance, rack and pinion steering adjusted which resulted in more play and less control off the truck, still shaking/vibrating remains and Lexus executives say there is no fix for it! Sometimes it's so bad you wonder if the truck is going to shake off the road.”

NHTSA complaint #10422313, filed 2011-08, 500 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

50% of the 4 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 500 and 137,000 miles.

50%0–100%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–10025%100–15025%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (4 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 68,750 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20112201620172201920202202320252
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus GX in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 60 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 60 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GX

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2025132,4352—17—Too new
2024208,0004—17—Too new
20236—0416—Too new
20225—0———Not enough data
2019812,0000———Not enough data
2017671,0000———Not enough data
20141517,8950———Rising
2013102,8000———Not enough data
20111168,7500———Not enough data
201071,5000———Not enough data
200712130,0000———Not enough data
200611121,0000———Not enough data
20042078,5000———Falling
2003585,0000———Not enough data

All Lexus GX model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA recorded 11 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus GX as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lexus GX is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 4 complaints (36% of the total), followed by engine with 4.

Has the 2011 Lexus GX been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

At what mileage are problems with the 2011 Lexus GX reported?

Among the 4 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 68,750 miles and the middle half falls between 500 and 137,000 miles; 50% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.