2003 Lexus GX470 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
2 safety recalls list the 2003 Lexus GX470, and owners have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
2 safety recalls for the 2003 Lexus GX470
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Mid/rear assembly (seats)
On certain vehicles equipped with the lexus link system, it may be difficult to lock one of the two latches on the bottom of the middle row left rear seat (larger side of the bench seat directly behind the driver). Due to the thickness of the lexus link system storage case, the stopper on the bottom of the seat is slightly elevated.…
Remedy: Dealers will remove the lls case panels around the seat stopper. Owner notification began april 8, 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free…
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Labels (equipment)
Certain sport utility vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of part 567, "certification." the incorrect gross vehicle weight rating (gvwr) data was printed on the certification regulation label. The gvwr is incorrectly reflected on the label as 6,100 lbs. The correct gvwr should be 6,000 lbs.
Remedy: As each label is vehicle identification number specific, owners will be requested to contact their local lexus dealer first to place an order for the corrected label. Once the label has arrived at the dealership, the…
46 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2003 Lexus GX470 have filed 46 complaints with NHTSA; 5 describe a crash and 1 describe a fire. Reports cite 2 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 65,677 miles. Complaints peaked in 2003 with 12 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Vehicle was in low range going in reverse with a trailer very slow when out of nowhere it engaged faster and wouldn't stop accelerating for 15 feet of this and it stopped my foot was not on the gas so”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 20, 2019 · Fuel/propulsion system
“We took it to a dealership service center to have brakes and rotors replaced. It was reported to us by the shop that when they raised the truck, it made noises and they felt it was unsafe to continue.”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 5, 2019 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2003 Lexus GX (GX 470). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
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| City / Highway | 14 / 17 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Sport Utility Vehicle - 4WD |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4.7 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus GX470 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus GX470 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Lexus GX470 | 2 | 46 |
| 2004 Lexus GX470 | 1 | 32 |
| 2005 Lexus GX470 | 1 | 30 |
| 2006 Lexus GX470 | 1 | 28 |
| 2007 Lexus GX470 | 0 | 27 |
| 2008 Lexus GX470 | 0 | 13 |
| 2009 Lexus GX470 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2003 Lexus GX470
How do I know if my 2003 Lexus GX470 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2003 Lexus GX470; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
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 (for example 03V031000).
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.