Lexus GX
22 model years from 2005 to 2026, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

- Model years
- 2005–2026
- Class
- Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
- Latest engines
- 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Best MPG
- 15–17 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 15 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2011 (32)
- Fewest problems
- 2021
- Interest
- 14,090 Wikipedia views / 30 days
The 2026 GX in brief
The 2026 Lexus GX is a standard SUV offered with a 3.4L 6-cyl turbo engine and 4-wheel drive.
It measures about 197 inches long and 78 inches wide on a 112-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 5,666 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 17 MPG combined (15 city / 21 highway), 15% worse than the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG, for an estimated $4,850 a year in fuel.
It has 0 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.
The Lexus GX has 22 model years in our data, from 2005 to 2026, classed as Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD, Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD.
Its most efficient year was 2026 at 17 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 15 to 17 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (72), unknown or other (41), structure › body (27).
Buying used? 2021 has the fewest problems in our data, and 2024 is the year to avoid.
2010 has the most recalls (5); all years together count 15 campaigns and 262 owner complaints.
How the 2005 GX compares
The 2005 Lexus GX is a SUV - offered with a 4.7L 8-cyl engine and 4-wheel or all-wheel drive.
It measures about 189 inches long and 74 inches wide on a 110-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,740 lb.
About the Lexus GX
The Lexus GX is a mid/full-size luxury SUV sold in North American and Eurasian markets by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. The GX is based on the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, from which it derives its off-road capability.
From the Wikipedia article "Lexus GX", licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
2026 GX pros & cons
Full 2026 details →What's good
- Lots of standard safety tech5 of 5 key driver aids standard on the versions we checked.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 17 MPG combined, 15% below the 2026 standard SUV average of 20 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Best and worst years to buy used
2021 GX
4 owner complaints · 0 recalls
Year to avoid2024 GX
20 owner complaints · 4 recalls · 1 crash report
Most reported: Unknown Or Other
NHTSA recalls and complaints for 10 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →
Compare head to head
GX changes by model year
- 2025
- New body dimensions: 4.8 in longer, wheelbase +2.4 in — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2024
- Engine added: 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Engine dropped: 4.6L 8-cyl
- 2014
- New body dimensions: 2.7 in longer — most likely a redesign or new generation
- 2010
- Engine added: 4.6L 8-cyl
- Engine dropped: 4.7L 8-cyl
- Best combined MPG up from 15 to 17
- Lightest version 569 lb heavier
Years without a measurable change are left out.
Show all 22 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 196.9 in | 5,666 lb | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2025 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 196.9 in | 5,666 lb | Not rated | 2 | 13 |
| 2024 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | 17 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 4 | 20 |
| 2023 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2022 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 7 |
| 2021 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 4 |
| 2020 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2019 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 1 | 8 |
| 2018 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2017 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 16 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 3 | 15 |
| 2016 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 2 | 9 |
| 2015 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 3 | 11 |
| 2014 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 192.1 in | 5,181 lb | Not rated | 3 | 17 |
| 2013 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 189.4 in | 5,179 lb | Not rated | 3 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 189.4 in | 5,309 lb | Not rated | 3 | 10 |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 189.4 in | 5,309 lb | Not rated | 3 | 32 |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 17 MPG | 189.4 in | 5,309 lb | Not rated | 5 | 18 |
| 2009 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 189 in | 4,740 lb | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 189 in | 4,740 lb | Not rated | 0 | 5 |
| 2007 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 189 in | 4,740 lb | Not rated | 0 | 22 |
| 2006 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 189 in | 4,740 lb | Not rated | 1 | 26 |
| 2005 | 4.7L 8-cyl | 15 MPG | 189 in | 4,740 lb | Not rated | 1 | 16 |
Alternatives to the 2026 GX
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Tesla Model Y | 357 mi | Not rated | 8 |
| 2026 Land Rover Range Rover | 23 MPG | Not rated | 5 |
| 2026 Porsche Cayenne | 19 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2026 BMW X5 | 25 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2026 Land Rover Defender | 20 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2026 BMW X3 | 29 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →



