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Lexus GX550

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

33

Active records

Recalls

4

Active records

TSBs

56

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

1

Crashes

1

Fires

0

Top reported issues — Lexus GX550

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Operating state

19

Vibration/harshness

8

Condition issue

7

Noise

6

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

6

Engine behavior

5

Reporting mechanism

4

Access/entry issue

2

Infotainment behavior

2

Performance issue

2

Thermal issue

2

Braking behavior

1

Communication/network issue

1

Fluid issue

1

Powering on/off behavior

1

Safety restraint behavior

1

Safety restraint issue

1

Starting behavior

1

Steering behavior

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Sep 6, 2026


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2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Sep 3, 2026


On XXX I brought the vehicle to Tri-County and advised them that the vehicle was shifting roughly when coming to a complete stop or when slowing down to take a turn and beginning to accelerate. The dealership acknowledged the issue and advised that they were waiting for a software update. On XXX, I brought the vehicle to Tri-County Lexus about rough transmission jerking and rough idling shake while the vehicle idles. Lexus performed a software update which was performed under TSB L-SB-0042-25;…

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Jul 31, 2026


There is a significant squeal when braking at low speed in both forward and reverse. I am unsure whether this is a safety issue or not, but there is evidence online that other owners are experiencing the same issue.

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Jun 16, 2026


Sunroof tempered glass spontaneous explosion. Loud explosion startled me and my wife, good thing the sliding roof cover was closed otherwise small pieces of sharp glasses will hit us on our head, face and shoulders. Lexus of Oakland denied any product defect and blaming a foreign magnetic object hit the sunroof. I was only driving 20 mph in a residential neighborhood and no cars in front of me when the sunroof exploded. No warning lamp or symptoms prior to the incident. My wife and I were…

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Jun 4, 2026


The GX 550 has many people online complaining about the windshields cracking from the bottom for no reason. The crack is getting worse and close to line of sight. This is happening without something striking it.

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Jun 3, 2026


My engine failed as I was driving down the highway at high speed. I was thankfully able to move over lanes and park safely on side of the rode before it came to a complete stop. It never turned back on. Lexus had to send a tow truck to pick it up and has been @ Dealership in Lubbock tx since 3/9/26

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed May 12, 2026


My less than a year old Lexus GX550 was sitting in the driveway and the sunroof exploded. The car was not moving and it exploded outwards into a ton of pieces. The dealership claims that it is not a warrantable part. No foreign object hit the sunroof, even then it shouldn't shatter, only crack. It is my assumption that defective glass from the factory was installed into my vehicle and caused the sunroof to shatter for no apparent reason.

2024 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 29, 2026


On April 17, 2025, while driving a 2024 Lexus GX 550 Luxury Plus with a minor passenger in the vehicle, the vehicle locked up without warning as I was exiting the highway. The sudden lockup caused skid marks on the tires. The failure occurred at low speed only because I had just turned off the highway — had it occurred moments earlier at highway speed, the consequences could have been fatal. The failed component appears to be the drivetrain or braking/locking system. The vehicle is currently in…

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 27, 2026


Car’s brake fluid leaked out of the brake lines into the master cylinder or brake booster resulting in significant loss of brake fluid to the system and a hazardous driving condition.

2025 LEXUS GX

Filed Apr 15, 2026


The contact owns a 2025 Lexus GX 550. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the hood of the vehicle was fluttering up and down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer; however, the vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,865.

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.