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Lexus GX460Model year report

2010 Lexus GX460 Problems

Complaints
31filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
6,000miles, 22 complaints with mileage
Recalls
5campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Lexus GX460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2010 Lexus GX460. The part named most often is air bags, with 9 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes (7) and fuel system (4). 22 of the complaints include a mileage, and 68% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 6,000 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns and 204 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 4 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 8 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Brakes complaints overlap with 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

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.

Also reported: Electronic stability control (1), Engine cooling (1), Steering (1), Tires (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Air bags: “My vehicle is affected by the takata airbag recall. No remedy has been identified and I can get no information regarding when a remedy is expected. I drive this vehicle with infant and young children and I am very distressed about the life threatening problem and the lack of information or apparent plan to remedy the life threatening condition.”

NHTSA complaint #10945366, filed 2017-01

Brakes: “I have a 2010 Lexus gx 460, and when braking the brakes require alot of pressure to bring the car to a stop. When the car is also at a stop it requires alot of pressure on the brake to keep the car stopped or else the car will lurch forward. I did some research online, and found that their are other Lexus gx 460 owners with this same problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10373392, filed 2010-12, 5,000 miles

Fuel system: “Hello, I am an owner for 2010 gx 460 and experienced a problem where the car stalls or does not accelerate when flooring the gas pedal when making turns or rolling stops. The dealership stated this is a known issue and Lexus is working on a fix, however this is dangerous when this happens in the intersection... I am working with Lexus corp to see what I can do before a fix is found. This issue happens pretty consistently in the situation described.”

NHTSA complaint #10352029, filed 2010-08, 1,500 miles

Other or unknown: “The check engine light and several other lights came on in my vehicle. Once this happens the vehicle goes into safe mode and prohibits you from driving at normal speeds. I went off the road as I entered the freeway to avoid a semi because I could not accelarate. I discovered this same issue has been found on toyota models however Lexus has not sent out notices and will not cover. There is a redesign for this air injection pump due to the information below. …”

NHTSA complaint #10732249, filed 2015-07, 50,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

68% of the 22 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,130 and 60,000 miles.

59%0–105%10–255%25–5014%50–7514%75–1005%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (22 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 6,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: stable. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

2010132011201220142015201620172018
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.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2010 Lexus GX460 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
GX 460 4WD4.6L 8-cyl6-speed automatic152017$4,850

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2010 Lexus GX460 → · Check a 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. 204 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 204 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus GX460

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
201873382—16—Not enough data
2017929,5003—16—Not enough data
201666,1862—17—Not enough data
2015820,4403—17—Not enough data
201475,0443—17—Not enough data
20128—3—17—Not enough data
20112635,0013—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable
2010316,0005—17Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Stable

All Lexus GX460 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2010 Lexus GX460 have?

NHTSA recorded 31 consumer complaints for the 2010 Lexus GX460 as of Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Lexus GX460 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 9 complaints (29% of the total), followed by brakes with 7.

Has the 2010 Lexus GX460 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 5 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2010 Lexus GX460 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 Lexus GX460 (GX 460, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 17 mpg combined, 15 city and 20 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,850 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2010 Lexus GX460 reported?

Among the 22 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 6,000 miles and the middle half falls between 1,130 and 60,000 miles; 68% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

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.