Total Complaints
15 filings
Lexus GX! · model year
2011 Lexus GX!
15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crash report. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
- Complaints
- 15
- Recalls
- 0
The verdict
The 2011 Lexus GX! posts above-average complaint volume among its own model-year siblings.
- 23rd pctile
- complaint volume, own model years
- 0
- recall campaigns
The 2011LexusGX! carries 15 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 1 crash, 0 fires, 1 injury, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2011 GX! is air bags with 4 filings, followed by engine (4) and steering (2). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2011 GX!. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
15
Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths
F
PlainCars Safety Score
0/100
2011 Lexus GX!
PlainCars' own composite of NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings and rollover-risk assessment, each dimension normalized against the federal scale or the full national model-year corpus. Not an official NHTSA figure, and not a substitute for a specific vehicle's VIN-level recall check.
NHTSA Overall Rating N/A
Not rated
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program overall crash-test rating.
Front Crash N/A
Not rated
Frontal barrier crash-test rating.
Side Crash N/A
Not rated
Side barrier and pole crash-test rating.
Rollover Resistance N/A
Not rated
Static stability factor + dynamic rollover test rating.
Rollover Risk N/A
Not reported
NHTSA single-vehicle rollover probability, dynamic test.
Crashes Reported
1 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 4 |
| ENGINE | 4 |
| STEERING | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| TIRES | 1 |
| SUSPENSION | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20251001CrashAIR BAGS
The contact owned a 2011 Lexus GX 460. The contact stated that while driving at 30 MPH while crossing an intersection, a vehicle turned in front of the contact's vehicle. The contact's vehicle broadsided the other vehicle, where it came to a stop. No warning light was illuminated. The front driver-side, front passenger-side, or side curtain air bags deploy. The contact was taken to the hospital by ambulance. The contact sustained nerve damage to both hands and neck. Both legs have bruises, and she has pain in her chest and abdomen. There was a police report filed. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The insurance company was notified and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 137,000.Â
Mileage: 137,000
20250406ENGINE
Timing cover leaks oil
20230131STRUCTURE:BODY
There is significant rust on the frame of the vehicle
20200922ENGINE
THE ENGINE WAS FOUND TO HAVE A LEAKING VALLEY PLATE AND CAM TOWER COVER WITH LITTLE OVER 82,000 MILES ON IT. AN ONLINE SEARCH INDICATES THAT THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM SHARED ACROSS THE LEXUS (GX460) AND TOYOTA (TUNDRA) PLATFORMS WITH THIS ENGINE.
20200530ENGINE
THE TIMING COVER GASKET BEGAN TO LEAK OIL AT 65,000 MILES. THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURING DEFECT FOR THIS ENGINE. *TR
20191016ENGINE
10.6.19 RADIATOR BLEW.WHILE DRIVING.ON BRIDGE ON INTERSTATE. ENGINE OVER HEATED. ENGINE WAS SUPPOSED TO SHUT DOWN. ENGINE BLEW HEAD GASKET. ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FROM A EMISSION SYSTEMS RECALL. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. NO ALERTS. HAD AN APPOINTMENT ON 10.13.19 TO FIX RECALLED EMISSIONS SYSTEM. NEED NEW ENGINE AND RADIATOR. COST $10,000 MINIMIUM
Mileage: 190,000
20191016UNKNOWN OR OTHER
10.6.19 RADIATOR BLEW.WHILE DRIVING.ON BRIDGE ON INTERSTATE. ENGINE OVER HEATED. ENGINE WAS SUPPOSED TO SHUT DOWN. ENGINE BLEW HEAD GASKET. ENGINE LIGHT WAS ON FROM A EMISSION SYSTEMS RECALL. I WAS NOT AWARE THAT ENGINE WAS OVER HEATING. NO ALERTS. HAD AN APPOINTMENT ON 10.13.19 TO FIX RECALLED EMISSIONS SYSTEM. NEED NEW ENGINE AND RADIATOR. COST $10,000 MINIMIUM
Mileage: 190,000
20170724AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL IT HAS BEEN OVER A YEAR, AND STILL "INCOMPLETE" WITHOUT SOLUTION.
20170206AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. RECALL HAS BEEN OPEN SINCE MAY 2016, BUT NO PARTS AVAILABLE YET.
20161001AIR BAGS
TAKATA RECALL. I AM FILING A COMPLAINT THAT LEXUS HAS FAILED TO REMEDY THIS DEFECT WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME. BEING UNABLE TO UTILIZE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT HAS BEEN EXTREMELY INCONVENIENT FOR ME AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE CONTACTED MY LOCAL LEXUS DEALERSHIP NUMEROUS TIMES ONLY FOR THEM INFORM ME THAT THE DO NOT HAVE THE PARTS. ITS'S BEEN NEARLY 6 MONTHS NOW SINCE I WAS MADE AWARE OF THE RECALL.
20110912STEERING
NEW LEXUS GX460 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THE EXISTING WHEELS AND TIRES TWO TIMES. THIS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THIS DID NOT WORK. DEALER CALLED TOYOTA TECH. ALL STEERING, WHEEL, AND SUSPENSION PARTS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE OK. CAR STILL HAS THE SAME VIBRATION, AND IS STILL AT THE DEALER. CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. *TR
Mileage: 250
20110912SUSPENSION
NEW LEXUS GX460 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THE EXISTING WHEELS AND TIRES TWO TIMES. THIS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THIS DID NOT WORK. DEALER CALLED TOYOTA TECH. ALL STEERING, WHEEL, AND SUSPENSION PARTS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE OK. CAR STILL HAS THE SAME VIBRATION, AND IS STILL AT THE DEALER. CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. *TR
Mileage: 250
20110912UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NEW LEXUS GX460 HAS A VIBRATION IN THE STEERING WHEEL AT FREEWAY SPEED. THE VIBRATION CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO DRIFT INTO THE NEXT LANE. THE DEALER ATTEMPTED TO BALANCE THE EXISTING WHEELS AND TIRES TWO TIMES. THIS DID NOT WORK. THE DEALER THEN REPLACED THE WHEELS AND TIRES. THIS DID NOT WORK. DEALER CALLED TOYOTA TECH. ALL STEERING, WHEEL, AND SUSPENSION PARTS WERE CHECKED AND FOUND TO BE OK. CAR STILL HAS THE SAME VIBRATION, AND IS STILL AT THE DEALER. CAR IS DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN THIS CONDITION. *TR
Mileage: 250
20110828STEERING
2011 LEXUS GX460 CONSTANT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAINLY IN THE FRONT END. ALL 5 TIRES REPLACED AND SWITCHED TO A DIFFERENT BRAND, 4WHEEL ROAD FORCE BALANCE, RACK AND PINION STEERING ADJUSTED WHICH RESULTED IN MORE "PLAY" AND LESS CONTROL OFF THE TRUCK, STILL SHAKING/VIBRATING REMAINS AND LEXUS EXECUTIVES SAY THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT! SOMETIMES IT'S SO BAD YOU WONDER IF THE TRUCK IS GOING TO SHAKE OFF THE ROAD. *TT
Mileage: 500
20110828TIRES
2011 LEXUS GX460 CONSTANT SHAKING/VIBRATIONS IN THE STEERING WHEEL MAINLY IN THE FRONT END. ALL 5 TIRES REPLACED AND SWITCHED TO A DIFFERENT BRAND, 4WHEEL ROAD FORCE BALANCE, RACK AND PINION STEERING ADJUSTED WHICH RESULTED IN MORE "PLAY" AND LESS CONTROL OFF THE TRUCK, STILL SHAKING/VIBRATING REMAINS AND LEXUS EXECUTIVES SAY THERE IS NO FIX FOR IT! SOMETIMES IT'S SO BAD YOU WONDER IF THE TRUCK IS GOING TO SHAKE OFF THE ROAD. *TT
Mileage: 500
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2011 Lexus GX! have?▼
The 2011 Lexus GX! has 15 NHTSA complaints, 1 crashes, 0 fires, 1 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus GX!?▼
The most-complained component for the 2011 Lexus GX! is AIR BAGS with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and STEERING.
Is the 2011 Lexus GX! safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2011 Lexus GX!; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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