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Lexus GX460Model year report

2018 Lexus GX460 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
338miles, 6 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns 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
16 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl 4WD · 15 city / 18 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Lexus GX460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lexus GX460. The part named most often is suspension, with 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags (1) and brakes (1). 6 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 338 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, 3 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 103 technical service bulletins for this model year. Suspension complaints overlap with 5 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Air bags complaints overlap with 2 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

Suspension: “I bought the car last momth (may april 2018), now the mileage is just 490, and the car is already leaning to the right passenger side. The first issue with the car was it was pulling to the right when you drive it at a speed of 30 - 40 miles per hour. I took it to the dealership westside Lexus houston. And they did fix it. But the leaning to the right side was not fixed. The service personnel said that this is normal for the car to lean, and I told them that when the car is in motion you can even tell and feel that it is leaning. …”

NHTSA complaint #11098371, filed 2018-05, 490 miles

Air bags: “The contact owned a 2018 Lexus GX460. The contact stated while driving about 45 MPH she fell asleep behind the wheel due to a medical condition and side swiped two parked vehicles. The contact stated that no air bags deployed. The police came to the scene and a report was taken. The contact stated that she sustained bruising from the seat belt and injuries to her right hand however, her grandson whom was seated in the rear passenger seat sustained injuries to his leg and knee, and a cut lip. The contact mentioned that most of the damage to the vehicle was on the passenger side. …”

NHTSA complaint #11329739, filed 2020-06, 31,000 miles

Brakes: “I am a boone nc police officer that investigated a crash in which the driver and evidence suggests the following: the driver press the brake pedal, the braking system failed to engage and the accelerator went to 100%. The Lexus hit eight other vehicles before turning onto its side. The driver was sure that he was pressing the brake pedal ( he is also an airplane pilot). Our local newspaper did an article about the crash and was contacted by another Lexus SUV owner. The other Lexus owner stated that the same thing happened to her in the lowes hardware parking lot in wytheville va. …”

NHTSA complaint #11098791, filed 2018-05, 1,000 miles

Other or unknown: “I went to new country Lexus dealer I complained three times they put a lot of mileage test driving it and kept over 24 hours and said there was nothing wrong with it. They still make the same noise in the suspension. I would like to tell people not to buy Lexus is junk I've driven 2 cars from this company and it sucks and is junk and please don't go there. They are round never return calls. All they want is your money. Again please don't buy Lexus cars, I've had almost 6 years of experience and is complete junk. Thank you”

NHTSA complaint #11351964, filed 2020-08

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 6 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 50 and 1,000 miles.

83%0–100%10–2517%25–500%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: 338 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201842020
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 2018 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 automatic151816$5,150

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 2018 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. 103 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 103 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 2018 Lexus GX460 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lexus GX460 as of Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Lexus GX460 is reported most often?

Suspension is named most often, in 3 complaints (43% of the total), followed by air bags with 1.

Has the 2018 Lexus GX460 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lexus GX460 get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Lexus GX460 (GX 460, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 16 mpg combined, 15 city and 18 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $5,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Lexus GX460 reported?

Among the 6 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 338 miles and the middle half falls between 50 and 1,000 miles; 100% 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.