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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data
2005 Lexus GX recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2005 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Air bags | 1 |
Safety recalls1
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Feb 5, 201616V065000 | Air bags: side/windowIf the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V065000
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Owner complaints by component33
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 10 | 30 |
| Air bags | 10 | 30 |
| Unknown or other | 5 | 15 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 12 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 6 |
| Seat belts | 2 | 6 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 6 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 2 | 6 |
| Tires | 1 | 3 |
| Steering | 1 | 3 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 3 |
| Seats | 1 | 3 |
| Suspension | 1 | 3 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number.
Latest reports
- Structure
“Manufacture paint failure of the “blizzard pearl white” color. Existing recall for the 2005 GX 470 models needs to be extended to include more vins experiencing peeling paint on the roof, hood and doors.”
- Tires
“After just 6000 miles, all 4 of my tires have significant cracking on most of the blocks & sipes. I've already lose a few small sections of the blocks where these cracks have reached the tread.”
- Structure
“Bought the vehicle new and has always been maintained by a dealer and mostly garage kept.”
Other Lexus GX model years
- 20080 recalls15 complaints
- 20070 recalls39 complaints
- 20061 recall39 complaints
- 20051 recall33 complaints
- 20041 recall85 complaints
- 20032 recalls51 complaints
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Other Lexus models
- 2005 RX4 recalls194 complaints
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- 2005 IS0 recalls16 complaints
- 2005 LS1 recall26 complaints
- 2005 LX3 recalls9 complaints
- 2005 SC4 recalls12 complaints
- 2006 GS8 recalls180 complaints
- 2015 NX3 recalls47 complaints
- 2024 TX4 recalls48 complaints
- 2015 RC3 recalls24 complaints
- 2010 HS7 recalls146 complaints
- 2011 CT1 recall27 complaints
2005 Lexus GX recall questions
How many recalls does the 2005 Lexus GX have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2005 Lexus GX. The most recent, 16V065000 (reported February 5, 2016), concerns air bags. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What is the most common complaint about the 2005 Lexus GX?
Structure is the most-reported component, named in 10 complaints out of 33 filed with NHTSA (30%). Across all complaints, owners reported 4 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2005 Lexus GX?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
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