Lexus GX years to avoid
The Lexus GX years to avoid are 2017 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2009 is the cleanest year on record.
233
Total complaints
5
Recall campaigns
2003–2026
Years covered
1
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
GX years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 7 |
Every GX year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 18 | 2 | |
| 2024 | 25 | 4 | |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 10 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 7 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 21 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 20 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 15 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 0 | 1 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 19 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 12 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 28 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 7 | 0 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus GX years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the GX years to avoid are 2017. The cleanest year on record is 2009.
What is the best year for the Lexus GX?
By complaint volume, 2009 has the cleanest NHTSA record among GX years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus GX have?
Across all model years, the GX has 5 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 233 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.