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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2018 Lexus GX recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
9
Latest campaign
Nov 4, 2020

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline1Nov 4, 2020
Equipment1Dec 20, 2017

Safety recalls2

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0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Nov 4, 2020Latest campaign
Nov 4, 202020V682000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

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

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What's wrong
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.
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
Dec 20, 201717V831000

Equipment: other labels

An incorrect load information label can result in the operator overloading the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 17V831000
What's wrong
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."
Risk
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.
Campaign
NHTSA 17V831000 · Dec 20, 2017
To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component9

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
9Complaints filed
2Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
3Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Suspension333000
Air bags222102
Back over prevention111000
Electrical system111000
Unknown or other111000
Power train111000
Wheels111000
Service brakes111101
Steering111000

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

  • Back over prevention

    “The back up camera would go black when reversing, creating a dangerous situation. It’s a known issue with the GX 460 model that when the radio gets corrupted and the infotainment screen goes black it will cause the back…”

    Filed 07/25/2026 · ODI 11752819
  • Electrical system

    “I am writing to demand a recall for a widespread and well-documented defect involving the sunroof drain lines in the Lexus GX460.”

    Filed 09/25/2025 · ODI 11689659
  • Suspension

    “I went to new country lexus dealer I complained three times they put a lot of mileage test driving it and kept over 24 hours and said there was nothing wrong with it. They still make the same noise in the suspension.”

    Filed 08/29/2020 · ODI 11351964

Other Lexus GX model years

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2018 Lexus GX recall questions

How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus GX have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus GX. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lexus GX?

Suspension is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 9 filed with NHTSA (33%). Across all complaints, owners reported 2 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 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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