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Lexus GX460Model year report

2015 Lexus GX460 Problems

Complaints
8filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
20,440miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
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 2015 Lexus GX460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus GX460. The part named most often is brakes, with 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats (2) and electrical system (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 83% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 20,440 miles. Of all complaints, 1 a fire, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 195 technical service bulletins for this model year. Seats 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

Brakes: “After I drived 20000 miles, the break is very loose, I have to hit the break vet hard to stop the car.since last time , I went to dealer to fix my GPS, I even cant control the steering wheel after that, I went to the mavis for the break issues, they said I have to change front / back breaks immediately, I changed the breaks, I can drive 28000 miles, the break suppose work well.”

NHTSA complaint #11053727, filed 2017-12, 26,000 miles

Seats: “My car was parked in the driveway of my home when my friend opened it to get inside and noticed a horrid smell!!..when she went to investigate, she found the back seat was melted like a tar pit!! The back seat of my car has rear seat heaters and the entire seat above where those were were black sticky goo. 1. The car was parked and off when this occurred 2. There was a bag of dog food on the seat that was unscathed. 3. Lexus is refusing to cover the damage. 4. The backseat is normally where my children sit!!... 5. This is a brand new car with 5000 miles on it, and it wasn't even running!! …”

NHTSA complaint #10851845, filed 2016-03, 5,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

83% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 5,000 and 49,800 miles.

33%0–1017%10–2533%25–5017%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (6 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 20,440 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

20152201622017201920202
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 2015 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 2015 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. 195 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 195 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 2015 Lexus GX460 have?

NHTSA recorded 8 consumer complaints for the 2015 Lexus GX460 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2015 Lexus GX460 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 2 complaints (25% of the total), followed by seats with 2.

Has the 2015 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 2015 Lexus GX460 get?

The EPA rates the 2015 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 2015 Lexus GX460 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 20,440 miles and the middle half falls between 5,000 and 49,800 miles; 83% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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.