Model-year record
2020 Lexus GX
See the complaints, recalls, crash rating, and fuel economy in the public record. Then check the mileage and history of the car you found.
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Not enough public evidence for a buyer decision.
The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
4
Reports to NHTSA, 2020
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
16
EPA estimate
Known issues
Back Over Prevention issues lead owner complaints (25% of 4 reports), followed by service brakes (25%).
Share of all 4 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11396976.
Individual complaint reports(4)
Showing the 4 most recent reportsUnknown Or OtherFeb 2026 · ODI 11716002Details +Close −
Sunroof exploded outward while driving and closed
- Reported
- Feb 2026
- Incident date
- Feb 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
VisibilityFeb 2025 · ODI 11643402Details +Close −
The contact owns a 2020 Lexus GX460. The contact stated upon starting the vehicle and driving for 10-15 minutes, the windshield and the windows became significantly foggy, requiring the contact to remove the seat belt to lean forward and wipe the windshield to pull over safely. Additionally, the contact wiped all the windows and resumed driving. The contact stated the failure had been recurring while driving. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with an HVAC blend door actuator failure. The vehicle was being repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 80,000.
- Reported
- Feb 2025
- Incident date
- Jan 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesDec 2023 · ODI 11561725Details +Close −
With brake pedal all the way to the floor, vehicle rolls from stopped position. Brake fluid is not low and no brake fluid leak is apparent. No warning lights illuminated.
- Reported
- Dec 2023
- Incident date
- Dec 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Back Over PreventionFeb 2021 · ODI 11396976 · crashDetails +Close −
AS I WAS PARKING IN FRONT OF MY WORKPLACE, MY CAR SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND FLEW OVER PARKING DIVIDER TO OTHER SIDE OF THE PARKING LOT ABOUT 25 YARDS. AT THE TIME I WAS PULLING IN MY PARKING SLOT LIKE EVERY DAY IN THE MORNING, TURNING 90 DEGREES AND DRIVING VERY SLOW, AND SLOWING DOWN TO COMPLETE MY PARKING. MY CAR HIT AND FLEW OVER PARKING SIGN AND OTHER OBSTACLES PLACED ON CURBSIDE DIVIDER. I LET MY CAR TO BE TOWED TO THE DEALERSHIP AND IMMEDIATELY REPORTED MY SAFETY CONCERNS TO THE LEXUS HEADQUARTERS THEY ARE CURRENTLY INVESTIGATING THE ISSUE. I HAVE SIGNED AND SUBMITTED CONSENT FOR THOROUGH INSPECTION OF ELECTRONIC SYSTEM TO LEXUS CORP., WHICH I'M UPLOADING FOR YOUR INFORMATION.
- Reported
- Feb 2021
- Incident date
- Feb 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- Crash
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GX 460 | 4.6L 8-cyl | 4-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 15 | 19 | 16 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2020 Lexus GX: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2020 Lexus GX?
Owners filed 4 NHTSA complaints about the 2020 Lexus GX. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2020 Lexus GX?
The most-reported problem areas are Back Over Prevention (25% of complaints) and service brakes (25%).
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus GX have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2020 Lexus GX as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lexus GX get?
The EPA rates the 2020 Lexus GX at 16 mpg combined.