The most serious documented problem on the new GX 550 is recall 25V767. It covers 2024 models whose V35A twin-turbo V6 may contain manufacturing debris that can ruin the main bearings, and dealers inspect them and replace the engine if needed. GX 460 recalls are mostly shared Toyota campaigns for passenger air bag inflators and low-pressure fuel pumps.
CarWhere lists 15 documented GX issues, including 15 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.
J250 (GX 550) GX problems (2024–present)
V35A engine debris can cause main-bearing failure and stall (recall 25V767) (2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J250 (GX 550) (2024–present)
- Years:
- 2024
- Powertrain:
- 3.4L twin-turbo V6 (V35A)
Toyota recalled certain 2024 Lexus GX models with the V35A twin-turbo V6, along with 2022–2024 Tundra and LX, because debris left from manufacturing can contaminate the engine and make the main bearings fail. That can stall the engine and cut drive power. Dealers check the #1 main bearing using inspection software and drive data and replace the engine if needed, free of charge. Owner letters went out August 28, 2026. The campaign expands earlier recall 24V381, which covered Tundra and LX only. The 126,691-vehicle count is for the whole campaign, not just the GX.
Symptoms
- Knocking or rough running from the engine
- Engine stall or loss of drive power while driving
- Warning lights on the dash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask whether the #1 main-bearing inspection was done and whether the engine was replaced
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 25V767 (2025-11) · 126,691 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [1]
Instrument cluster may not show warnings (recall 26V341) (2024)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J250 (GX 550) (2024–present)
- Years:
- 2024
- Powertrain:
- 3.4L twin-turbo V6
Certain 2024 GX models, along with some UX Hybrid, Mirai and Land Cruiser Hybrid vehicles, are covered because the combination meter may fail to display certain warnings or indicators. That breaks FMVSS 101. The fix is a free over-the-air update to the combination meter software, and owner letters were mailed July 23, 2026. The 81,893 count covers every model in the campaign.
Symptoms
- A warning lamp or indicator that should appear does not show on the cluster
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Confirm the combination meter software update has been applied
NHTSA recall: 26V341 (2026-05) · 81,893 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [2]
Load capacity label may show wrong values (recall 26V179) (2024–2025)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J250 (GX 550) (2024–present)
- Years:
- 2024–2025
- Powertrain:
- 3.4L twin-turbo V6
On some 2024–2025 GX550s and other Toyota and Lexus models, the load carrying capacity modification label may list inaccurate added-weight values. That breaks FMVSS 110 and could lead an owner to overload the vehicle. Dealers replace the label for free, and owner letters were mailed May 26, 2026. The 8,230 units are for the whole campaign.
Symptoms
- No mechanical symptom; the label values are wrong
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Check that the load capacity modification label has been replaced
NHTSA recall: 26V179 (2026-03) · 8,230 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [3]
J150 (GX 460) GX problems (2010–2023)
2010 GX 460 could slide sideways in sharp, fast turns; VSC reprogrammed (recall 10V159) (2010)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2010
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
Toyota recalled 9,400 2010 GX 460s built from November 16, 2009 to April 8, 2010. If one of these is driven through a sharp turn at high speed, it can skid sideways and, under some conditions, roll over. Dealers reprogram the Vehicle Stability Control for free; the recall began May 18, 2010.
Symptoms
- No warning before the event; the risk shows up in abrupt, high-speed cornering
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- For an early-build 2010 GX 460, ask for proof of the VSC reprogramming
NHTSA recall: 10V159 (2010-04) · 9,400 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [4]
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, 2010–2011 Zone A (recall 16V340) (2010–2011)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2010–2011
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This is the first GX 460 entry in the passenger frontal air bag inflator recalls. It covers 2010–2011 GX460s first sold or ever registered in the hot, humid "Zone A" states and territories. After long exposure to humidity and temperature cycling the propellant can degrade, and the inflator can rupture and throw metal fragments. Dealers replace the inflator or air bag assembly for free. The 1,754,517 units are for the whole multi-model campaign.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V340 (2016-05) · 1,754,517 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [5]
Passenger air bag inflator may rupture, 2012 Zone A (recall 17V006) (2012)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2012
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
Toyota added 2012 GX460s first sold or ever registered in Zone A to the passenger frontal air bag inflator recall, for the same propellant-degradation risk. The remedy is a free replacement of the inflator or air bag assembly. The 577,875 units cover all models in the campaign.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 17V006 (2017-01) · 577,875 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [6]
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, 2013 Zone A and 2010 Zone B (recall 18V024) (2010, 2013)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2010, 2013
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This expansion added 2013 GX460s in Zone A and 2010 GX460s sold or ever registered in Zone B. The inflator may explode in a crash because of propellant degradation. Dealers replace the inflator or air bag assembly for free. The 628,018 units cover all models in the campaign.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 18V024 (2018-01) · 628,018 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [7]
Passenger air bag inflator may explode, 2010–2017 by zone (recall 19V005) (2010–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2010–2017
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This expansion reaches every GX 460 model year from 2010 to 2017, depending on where the vehicle was sold or registered: 2014–2017 in Zone A, 2011–2017 in Zone B and 2010–2017 in Zone C. It also covers replacement inflators fitted after a crash. Dealers replace the passenger inflator or air bag assembly for free; the recall began February 15, 2019. The 1,299,448 units cover the whole campaign.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
- If the GX has had a crash with air bag deployment, confirm what inflator was installed
NHTSA recall: 19V005 (2019-01) · 1,299,448 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [8]
Earlier replacement inflators of the same design may explode (recall 19V741) (2010–2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2010–2017
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This covers 2010–2017 GX460s whose driver or passenger frontal inflators were already replaced under an earlier recall, but with inflators of the same design. Those replacements can also degrade and explode. Dealers replace the inflator, the air bag assembly or the passenger air bag sub-assembly for free; the recall began November 20, 2019. The 928,220 units cover all models in the campaign.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Even if an earlier air bag recall shows as complete, check whether 19V741 is open as well
NHTSA recall: 19V741 (2019-10) · 928,220 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [9]
One 2017 GX 460 passenger air bag may not fully inflate (recall 16V937) (2017)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2017
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This recall covered just two vehicles: one 2016 4Runner and one 2017 GX460 built November 16, 2016. Their front passenger inflators may have been made without ignition booster tablets, so the air bag might not fully inflate. That breaks FMVSS 208. Dealers had already replaced the passenger air bag modules.
Symptoms
- No symptoms before a crash
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 16V937 (2016-12) · 2 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [10]
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail and stall the engine (recall 20V012) (2014–2015)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2014–2015
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
Toyota's first fuel-pump recall in this series originally listed the 2018–2019 GX 460. Later amendments added 2014–2015 GX 460s and moved the 2018–2019 GX 460 out of this campaign; those years were covered by 20V682. The low-pressure pump in the tank can fail, and the engine can stall while driving. Dealers replace the fuel pump for free; the recall began May 4, 2020. The 1,830,752 units cover every model in the campaign.
Symptoms
- Rough running or hesitation
- Check-engine or master warning light
- Engine stall or no-start
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the fuel pump replacement record
NHTSA recall: 20V012 (2020-01) · 1,830,752 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [11]
Low-pressure fuel pump may fail (recall 20V682, 2018–2019) (2018–2019)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2018–2019
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
This expanded fuel-pump recall includes 2018–2019 GX460s along with dozens of other Toyota and Lexus models. If the low-pressure pump inside the tank fails, the engine can stall while driving. Dealers fit an improved fuel pump assembly for free. The 1,525,742 units cover the whole campaign.
Symptoms
- Rough running or hesitation
- Check-engine or master warning light
- Engine stall or no-start
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask for the fuel pump replacement record
NHTSA recall: 20V682 (2020-11) · 1,525,742 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [12]
Incorrect load information label (recall 17V831) (2018)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J150 (GX 460) (2010–2023)
- Years:
- 2018
- Powertrain:
- 4.6L V8
Some 2018 GX460s and other Toyota models may have an incorrect load carrying capacity modification label, which breaks FMVSS 110. Toyota supplied corrected labels for free starting January 23, 2018. The 649 units cover all models in the campaign.
Symptoms
- No mechanical symptom; the label values are wrong
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 17V831 (2017-12) · 649 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [13]
J120 (GX 470) GX problems (2003–2009)
Side curtain air bags may deploy without a crash (recall 16V065) (2004–2006)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J120 (GX 470) (2003–2009)
- Years:
- 2004–2006
- Powertrain:
- 4.7L V8
Certain 2004–2006 GX470s with side curtain-shield air bags, along with Land Cruiser, LX470, Tundra, Sequoia and 4Runner, have an air bag control module that may be improperly programmed. The side curtains can then deploy unexpectedly. Dealers replace the module with an improved one for free. The 320,409 units cover all models in the campaign.
Symptoms
- Air bag warning light
- Unexpected side curtain deployment
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
- Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work
NHTSA recall: 16V065 (2016-02) · 320,409 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [14]
Incorrect GVWR and tire-loading labels on accessorized 2009 GX (recall 09V234) (2009)
Safety recall- Generation:
- J120 (GX 470) (2003–2009)
- Years:
- 2009
- Powertrain:
- 4.7L V8
Some 2009 Lexus GX models (and 2006–2009 Sienna) were accessorized at vehicle processing centers, so the accessories pushed them over the GVWR printed on the certification label. The vehicle capacity weight on the tire and loading label was also insufficient. Dealers exchange the labels, add a load carrying capacity modification label if needed and correct the owner's manual, all for free. The 2,204 units cover both models.
Symptoms
- No mechanical symptom; the label values are wrong
Check before buying
- Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
NHTSA recall: 09V234 (2009-06) · 2,204 vehicles in the campaign
Sources: [15]