2011 Lexus GX460 Engine Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 8%of 26 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 67,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the engine of the 2011 Lexus GX460, 8% of the 26 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
- 10062406Jul 11, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10061695Jul 11, 2014Summary to be provided on a future date.
- 10132142Oct 3, 2013Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil
- 10205359Aug 6, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Apr 10, 2013Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10132323Apr 10, 2013Starting with the 2010 Model Year, Lexus began a gradual transition to the use of synthetic 0w-20 viscosity engine oil. There are multiple benefits of this oil
Engine: other model years
Other parts of the 2011 Lexus GX460
19 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsBrakes
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2011 Lexus GX460
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.
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