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2018 Lexus GX460
2 recall campaigns and 4 complaints are on NHTSA's register for the 2018 Lexus GX460; the recalls concern fuel system, gasoline and equipment.
The component named most often is suspension: 400 of every 1,000 component mentions for this year, above the 37.1 per 1,000 across all 2018 model-year vehicles and against 109.1 per 1,000 for the Lexus GX460 line as a whole.
That is fewer than the average of 9.1 complaints per model year across the 10 Lexus GX460 model years on this register; 1 complaint reported a crash and 0 a fire.
Complaints were received in the largest number in 2018 (4); the most recent in the file is dated 12 Dec 2018.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
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 assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign 20TA02, 20LA01).
Defect, as filed: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2017-2018 Toyota 4Runner and Tundra, 2018 Toyota Highlander, RAV4 and Lexus GX460 and 2017 Toyota Sienna and Tacoma vehicles. These vehicles may have incorrect load carrying capacity modification labels. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence: An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and provide them with corrected labels, free of charge. The recall began on January 23, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are H0Z for Toyota vehicles, and HLF for Lexus vehicles.
Filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (manufacturer campaign Toyota H0Z Lexus HLF).
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
Component mentions per 1,000 for the 2018 Lexus GX460 (black) against all 2018 model-year vehicles in the file (yellow). A complaint can name more than one component.
| Per 1,000 component mentions | 2018 | GX460 line | All 2018 vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 400 | 109.1 | 37.1 |
| Steering | 200 | 27.3 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 200 | 72.7 | 70.2 |
| Wheels | 200 | 27.3 | 25.4 |
| Component | Mentions | Per 1,000 | Line | All 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 2 | 400 | 109.1 | 37.1 |
| Steering | 1 | 200 | 27.3 | 109 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 200 | 72.7 | 70.2 |
| Wheels | 1 | 200 | 27.3 | 25.4 |
4 unique complaints, 5 component mentions; 1 injuries and 0 deaths reported by complainants. Complaint narratives are not republished.
Complaints by year received
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Lexus GX460 model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5 | 31 | 4,619,603 |
| 2011 | 3 | 26 | 3,982,185 |
| 2012 | 3 | 8 | 2,805,543 |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | 2,855,686 |
| 2014 | 3 | 6 | 4,058,420 |
| 2015 | 3 | 6 | 4,058,420 |
| 2016 | 2 | 4 | 2,227,668 |
| 2017 | 3 | 6 | 2,227,670 |
| 2018 | 2 | 4 | 1,526,391 |
| 2019 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 1,525,742 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Lexus GX460 model years · Lexus: 67 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus GX460 have?
2 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 20V682000, was reported to NHTSA on 4 Nov 2020 and concerns fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Across all model years the Lexus GX460 line has 10 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 2018 Lexus GX460?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 2018 Lexus GX460 complain about most?
Suspension: 2 of 5 component mentions (400 per 1,000). Next is steering with 1. Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.