Last updated: 2026-10-10
Lexus GX Reliability by Year
Lexus GX reliability is good across 2018 to 2026, and the 2023 is the used pick. Check for brake creep at a stop on the test drive.
Lexus GX Reliability Overview
Brakes that let the vehicle creep forward at a stop and electrical faults that affect control are the main complaints on this full-size SUV. Even so, it holds up well and sits well above average among SUVs on the site. The 2023 is the year to favor. The 2018 and 2024 rate lowest, but neither is weak enough to avoid.
Current generation: 3rd gen (2024–2024).
Best & Worst Lexus GX Years
Best Lexus GX Years to Buy
Based on reliability index scoreThe 2023 has no recalls and an excellent rating, and it has been on the road long enough to build a real record of 5 owner complaints. The 2018 and 2024 each carry two recalls, and the 2024 draws the most complaints at 13. That makes the 2023 the cleaner buy.
Lexus GX Years to Avoid
No Lexus GX years are statistical outliers in our data.
Scores stay between 77 and 84 across 9 scored model years.
Lexus GX Reliability Score Trend
Lexus GX reliability has remained consistent across model years, averaging 80/100.
Scores 0–100. Higher is better.
| Year | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2019 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2020 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 80/100 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2023 | 81/100 | Excellent |
| 2024 | 77/100 | Good |
| 2025 | 78/100 | Good |
| 2026 | 84/100 | Excellent |
Year-by-Year Reliability
2026 Lexus GX
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Excellent standing with no complaints or recalls on file, ranking first of nine scored years, though that record reflects limited time on the road.
2025 Lexus GX
1 recalls · 7 complaints
Good standing and above average for 2025 SUVs, yet among the weaker GX years, with vibration the main complaint and one back over prevention recall.
2024 Lexus GX
2 recalls · 13 complaints
First year of the third generation, with good reliability but the lowest standing of any GX year, marked by instrument blackouts and two recalls.
2023 Lexus GX
0 recalls · 5 complaints
Final second-generation year, with excellent reliability, no recalls, and just five complaints, two of them about brakes that let the vehicle move.
2022 Lexus GX
0 recalls · 7 complaints
Rated excellent with only seven complaints, though brake pedal sink at a stop and hill assist failures are the issues to check.
2021 Lexus GX
0 recalls · 1 complaints
Only one owner complaint and no recalls, the lightest complaint record among the 2020 to 2022 years, which all share the same excellent standing.
2020 Lexus GX
0 recalls · 4 complaints
Excellent standing with no recalls and few complaints, a cleaner record than the 2019 model, with HVAC failures as the one noted problem.
2019 Lexus GX
1 recalls · 8 complaints
Middle of the pack among GX years, with good reliability, one fuel system recall, and owner reports of engine stalls at highway speed.
2018 Lexus GX
2 recalls · 8 complaints
Good standing and well above other 2018 SUVs, though among the weaker GX years, with a reported left-side lean and two recalls.
Found Your Lexus GX? Check Its History
Suspension (2) problems come up most in Lexus GX owner complaints, and 6 recalls cover the years we track. A VIN check shows whether the car you found had its recall work done, plus accident and title history.
- Accidents
- Open Recalls
- Title History
- Odometer Rollback
Lexus GX Repair Costs
Reliability Rating
4/5
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the Lexus GX reliable?
- Yes, its reliability standing is good, and it sits well above average among SUVs on the site. Complaint counts are low for every model year. The main concerns are brakes that let the vehicle creep at a stop and a few electrical faults.
- What is the best year for the Lexus GX?
- The 2023 is the site's pick. It has no recalls, an excellent rating, and enough time on the road to show a real record. The 2020 also rates excellent with no recalls. The 2026 shows no complaints, but it is too new to favor.
- What are the most common Lexus GX problems?
- Service brakes lead with 7 complaints. Owners describe a pedal that slowly sinks while stopped, so the SUV creeps forward. Electrical faults follow with 6 complaints, one tied to a crash. Suspension has 4 complaints, mostly about the body sitting lower on the left side.
- Do Lexus GX models stall while driving?
- A small number do. Two complaints in the fuel and propulsion category describe the engine shutting off at speeds above 50 mph, restarting only after a full stop. One ties it to the low-pressure fuel pump. The pattern is small but serious.
- Which generations does the Lexus GX cover on this site?
- The tracked years, 2018 to 2026, span two generations. The second generation (J150) ran through 2023 and was facelifted in 2020. The third generation (J250) began with the 2024 model year.
How we score the Lexus GX
Scores weight complaint severity at 35%, repair costs at 30%, recall impact at 20%, and the spread of complaints across systems at 15%, with complaint counts adjusted for US sales. Read the full methodology.
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