2015 Lexus Gx460 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2015 Lexus Gx460 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 4,058,420 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01…

AIR BAGS 19V741000 2019-10-17 928,220 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX460, 2002-2010…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front passenger airbag sub-assembly and inflator. The recall began November 20, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371…

AIR BAGS 19V005000 2019-01-09 1,299,448 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi,…

Consequence

An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February 15, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are "Zone A" Toyota: G0P, Lexus:…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
1
SEATS
1
1fires
SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints8

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Front driver door actuator jams, and does not allow the driver to enter or exit the car. In an emergency, the car door does not open, posing a serious life threatening situation. Many folks who own lexus gx and toyota 4runners have experienced the same situation. This is a serious issues that…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2020-02-14

“Tl* the contact owns 2015 lexus gx470 n/a. The contact stated that the door actuator failed to latch and the driver's side door, passenger's side front door and rear driver's side door failed to unlock while his wife was trying to exit the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was…”

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH · reported 2020-02-04

“Lock actuator is bad”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2019-04-19

“After I drived 20000 miles, the break is very loose, I have to hit the break vet hard to stop the car.since last time , I went to dealer to fix my gps, I even cant control the steering wheel after that, I went to the mavis for the break issues, they said I have to change front / back breaks…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-10-03

“Tl* the contact owns a 2015 lexus gx460. While driving approximately 20 -25 mph and approaching a stop sign, the brake pedal was applied and the brakes failed to respond. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed that a valve inside the braking system failed. In addition, there…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2015-09-15

“Cpsc: 2015 lexus gx460: consumer stated the rear seats melted due to the seat heaters. The car was parked in the driveway and not on at the time of the incident. *ss the consumer stated the burn went all the way down to the frame. Lexus denied her claim. *jb”

SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER · reported 2015-07-06

“My car was parked in the driveway of my home when my friend opened it to get inside and noticed a horrid smell!!..when she went to investigate, she found the back seat was melted like a tar pit!! The back seat of my car has rear seat heaters and the entire seat above where those were were black…”

SEATS · reported 2015-07-05

“Bridgestone dueler ht tire blew out sidewall while driving at 70 mph. No tread damage. Pressure was normal as per monitor. 2015 lexus gx460 was only 3 months old with 1300 miles. I also reported on your tire site but it would not accept 2015 gx as a model.”

WHEELS · reported 2015-06-26

Defect investigations

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Investigation EA21002 Opened 2021-09-17 · open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2015 Lexus Gx460 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.