2010 Lexus GX

34 serious complaints of 38, the most about air bags (11) and brakes (4); per car on the road, 3.9× this model's usual year. 5 recalls. NHTSA investigation EA21002: desiccated air bag inflator rupture.

What owners report

“Takata recall. The contact owns a 2010 lexus gx460. The contact received notification of nhtsa campaign number: 16v34000 (air bags); however, the part for the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the issue.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the air bags, Jul 2016

“I have a 2010 lexus gx 460, and when braking the brakes require alot of pressure to bring the car to a stop. When the car is also at a stop it requires alot of pressure on the brake to keep the car stopped or else the car will lurch forward.”

An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Dec 2010

Fixes and extended coverage

• Extended coverage On July 30, 2018, a settlement of claims for Economic Loss related to Takata airbag inflators was approved for full implementation. The settlement includes Lexus's agreement to provide a Customer Support Program (?CSP?) for 2002-2019 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with certain Takata… (22LE02, Jul 2022)
• Extended coverage Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05). (19LE05, Oct 2019)
• Extended coverage Region Email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves on Certain 2010 ? 2013 Model Year GX 460 vehicles. (ZLH Region, Feb 2017)
• Extended coverage Dealer Package Email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves on Certain 2010 ? 2013 Model Year GX 460 vehicles. (ZLH Dealer, Feb 2017)
• Repair program Certain 2010 Model Year Lexus GX 460 Air Injection Pumps and Air Switching Valves ? (JLG-GX-Dealer, May 2019)
• Repair program Certain service publications, Technical Service Bulletins, Service Campaign Technical Instructions and Service & Parts Operation Communication Bulletins may reference specifically required adhesives and sealants (L-TT-0031-10, Jul 2013)

From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.

38 owner complaints · 5 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 17 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features