2004 Lexus GX Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 2004 Lexus GX, and owners have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 2004 Lexus GX. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2004 Lexus GX have filed 20 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Reports cite 4 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 76,930 miles. Complaints peaked in 2020 with 4 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“I am writing to formally request an investigation into a safety defect affecting the dashboard on my 2004 Lexus GX470. Over the past several months, I have observed significant cracking along the top”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, June 11, 2025 · Air bags
“Rusted out frame, missing entire sections of it in the rear end, body mounts are floating, Lexus inspected the car at 144,000~ miles and deemed it unsafe to drive, was owned by a friend of mine and no”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 25, 2025 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus GX (GX 470). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus GX model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GX model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus GX | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 Lexus GX | 0 | 20 |
| 2005 Lexus GX | 0 | 3 |
| 2006 Lexus GX | 0 | 11 |
| 2007 Lexus GX | 0 | 12 |
| 2008 Lexus GX | 0 | 2 |
| 2009 Lexus GX | 1 | 0 |
| 2010 Lexus GX | 0 | 7 |
| 2011 Lexus GX | 0 | 11 |
| 2012 Lexus GX | 0 | 3 |
| 2013 Lexus GX | 0 | 10 |
| 2014 Lexus GX | 0 | 15 |
| 2015 Lexus GX | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 Lexus GX | 0 | 3 |
| 2017 Lexus GX | 0 | 6 |
| 2018 Lexus GX | 0 | 2 |
| 2019 Lexus GX | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 Lexus GX | 0 | 4 |
| 2021 Lexus GX | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 Lexus GX | 0 | 5 |
| 2023 Lexus GX | 0 | 6 |
| 2024 Lexus GX | 4 | 20 |
| 2025 Lexus GX | 2 | 13 |
| 2026 Lexus GX | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2004 Lexus GX
How do I know if my 2004 Lexus GX has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number.
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
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Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.