2005 Lexus GX470 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2005 Lexus GX470, and owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2005 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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Air bags: side/window
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2003-2006 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX470, 2005-2006 Toyota Tundra and Sequoia, 2004-2006 Toyota 4Runner and Lexus GX470 vehicles equipped with side curtain-shield-air bags. The affected vehicles have an air bag control module that may be improperly…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the air bag control module with one that has improved programming, free of charge. The recall began on December 1, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at…
30 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2005 Lexus GX470 have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA; 4 describe a crash. Reports cite 5 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 73,966 miles. Complaints peaked in 2014 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lexus gx470. The contact stated he noticed that the subframe was corroded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the chassis wa”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 15, 2021 · Structure
“Vehicle dashboard becomes shiny (almost like its melting) causing glare on the windscreen when exposed to sunlight. This makes driving difficult. Dashboard also emits odors causing nausea”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 5, 2018 · Unknown or other
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2005 Lexus GX (GX 470). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 15 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 14 / 18 |
| 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 2005 Lexus GX470
How do I know if my 2005 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. 1 campaign currently lists the 2005 Lexus GX470; your car may already have been repaired under it.
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 16V065000).
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.