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Lexus GX460Model year report

2011 Lexus GX460 Problems

Complaints
26filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
35,001miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
17 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD · 15 city / 20 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lexus GX460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus GX460. The part named most often is air bags, with 19 complaints (73% of the total), followed by engine (2) and transmission and drivetrain (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 35,001 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 211 technical service bulletins for this model year. Air bags complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the inflator module and 9 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 7 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.

Example complaints

Air bags: “Recall came out on may 23, 2016. Today is january 17, 2017. This is nearly a year and their idea of a fix is to have no one ride in the passenger seat? This is totally ridiculous. I did not buy a luxury car so that no one could ride in the car. Just had the car at the dealership and they didn't even tell me there was a recall on it or that I shouldn't have anyone riding in the passenger seat. Found out by checking for recalls on the NHTSA site.”

NHTSA complaint #10945641, filed 2017-01

Engine: “Lexus GX460 & toyota 4.6l exhaust manifold cracks and potential carbon monoxide poisoning. The symptoms I identified were a diesel-like clatter on cold start which went away when the engine warmed up. I did feel above normal fatigue when sitting in the car for long periods. My multiple repair attempts with the Lexus dealer should be documented with Lexus. Lexus and toyota 4.6l v8 exhaust manifolds have chronic cracking problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11109545, filed 2018-07, 30,000 miles

Transmission and drivetrain: “1.when going down hills in d gear, upon reaching 55-60 MPH, when the brake is tapped to slow down the transmission suddenly shifts down from 6th gear to 4th gear and the RPM spikes to around 4,000 rpms. 2.this problem was reported to the service department of berlin city auto group, in portland, maine, on october 13, 2013. The car was driven by a mechanic on a flat road (even though told that any test needed to be on a hill where speeds of 55-60 MPH could be reached); the report was that everything was fine; no problem. …”

NHTSA complaint #10608108, filed 2014-07, 35,001 miles

Brakes: “The contact owns a 2011 Lexus GX460. The contact stated that the brakes would exhibit a loud squealing sound when depressed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing where the technician advised the contact that the rotors would have to be shaved to remove crystallization. The vehicle was repaired but after repairs, the contact stated that the vehicle would hesitate to stop when the brakes were applied. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer twice where the technician installed a clip to the brake system and recommended adding wedges as well. The vehicle was not repaired. …”

NHTSA complaint #10441016, filed 2011-12, 6,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 30,000 and 63,000 miles.

29%0–100%10–2529%25–5014%50–7514%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 35,001 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

2011201420162017172018
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 2011 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 2011 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. 211 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 211 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 2011 Lexus GX460 have?

NHTSA recorded 26 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus GX460 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2011 Lexus GX460 is reported most often?

Air bags is named most often, in 19 complaints (73% of the total), followed by engine with 2.

Has the 2011 Lexus GX460 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus GX460 get?

The EPA rates the 2011 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 2011 Lexus GX460 reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 35,001 miles and the middle half falls between 30,000 and 63,000 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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.