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2005 Lexus GX470 Air bags Problems

Complaints
10about this part
Share
33%of 30 total for the year
Median mileage
104,000miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the air bags of the 2005 Lexus GX470, 33% of the 30 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 104,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.

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.

“Airbag warning light came on. Service identified a broken wire in the drivers side airbag. Recommendation was also made to replace the passenger side harness at $2500. When the vehicle was returned, the entire dashboard was cracked following the contour of the controls and glovebox. This was replaced at no charge. Service admitted that the cracking is a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #10650120, filed 2014-10, 75,000 miles

“There has been a problem for years with certain toyota and Lexus vehicles dashboards cracking. This is not only a cosmetic issue but a safety issue (passenger side airbag) as well and even toyota repair manuals say to replace the dash if there are any cracks yet dealers are not addressing the problem and are making owners pay thousands of dollars for a new dash when clearly there's a defect in the materials used to make the dash. This has been an issue for over 5yrs. And toyota / Lexus has been well aware of it, yet as of february 2014 there has still been no recall issued? …”

NHTSA complaint #10562604, filed 2014-02, 116,000 miles

“My dash has cracked all over the complete dash , not a small part , all of it . I was notified a year ago and it is still not replaced . You should not allow this to go this long and then an issue with an airbag came in the mail and it too has not been repaired ! Now the news says I live in a damp and humid area so does this mean I am in more danger ? Why are they not repairing these problems and why is the NHTSA not helping us?”

NHTSA complaint #10934329, filed 2016-12

“The contact owns a 2005 Lexus GX470. The contact received a recall notification for the air bags; however, the part for the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that the air bag warning indicator illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The NHTSA campaign number was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 104,000. Vin tool confirms parts not available.”

NHTSA complaint #10919694, filed 2016-10, 104,000 miles

“Safety recall glb (NHTSA recall id 16v065) issued february 2, 2016. It has been one full year, and the dealership refuses to fix the car! They say they do not have parts, and have no plan on when they will get parts.”

NHTSA complaint #10948701, filed 2017-01

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Air bags: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2008215%
200727%
2006829%
20051033%
20041726%
200324%

Other parts of the 2005 Lexus GX470

Body and structure
8 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2005 Lexus GX470

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology