Does the 2004 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus GX470, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX470?

Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints), followed by structure (15).

How many 2004 Lexus GX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?

10 of 65 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Lexus GX470 recalls and problems

1 recall and 65 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lexus GX470.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Lexus GX470 recalls

Air bags: side/window

NHTSA campaign 16V065000 · reported February 5, 2016 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 320,409 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: 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 programmed, causing the side curtain-shield-air bags to deploy inadvertently.
The risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.
The fix: 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 1-888-271-9371. Toyota's number for this recall is G0C and GLB.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags17
Structure15
Power train10
Unknown or other8
Vehicle speed control7
Suspension6
Engine and engine cooling3
Service brakes, hydraulic3
Steering3
Electrical system2

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Aug 2, 2023 · Seats · 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that while driving approximately 50 MPH, the driver’s side seat heater was activated on the high setting. The contact stated that the following morning he noticed small blisters on his back; medical attention was needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…

Jul 26, 2021 · Structure · 105,000 miles
The contact owns a 2004 Lexus GX470. The contact stated that the vehicle was parked when he noticed there was a crack on the dashboard. The contact was not sure what caused the dashboard to crack. The dealer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was not…

Apr 6, 2019 · Seat belts
MY GX470 2004 HAS RUST ON FRAME, SHOCKS AND SUSPENSION. HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT THEY WILL NOT MAKE ANY REPAIRS BECAUSE THEY WILL COST MORE THAN VEHICLE. LEXUS SHOULD REALLY CONSIDER THESE FRAMES FROM DANA OHIO IN THE RECALLS AS THE OTHERS. OVER THE YEARS I HAVE HAD THE RADIATOR, EMERGENCY BRAKE AND RIMS ALL RUST OUT AND…

Mar 13, 2019 · Structure · 102,877 miles
VEHICLE FAILED INSPECTION DUE TO RUST HOLE IN FRAME AND TRANSMISSION SUPPORT. THE MECHANIC SAID THAT THE REST OF THE FRAME IS IN GOOD CONDITION WHICH LEADS ME TO BELIEVE THAT IT MUST BE A DEFECT WITH MATERIALS USED FOR THE FRAME, I WOULD EXPECT SAME TYPE OF DAMAGE TO THE REST OF THE FRAME. THE CAR WAS WELL MAINTAINED…

Jan 31, 2019 · Structure
PEARL WHITE PAINT IS PEELING OFF LIKE PAPER ON MY 2004 GX 470 WHAT IS GOING ON WITH LEXUS PAINT I HAVE OWNED 3 LEXUS CARS NEVER HAD THIS TO HAPPEN TO THE OTHER CARS NEEDS HELP IN SANFORD NC

GX470 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2003	2	46	5	1
2004	1	65	10	0
2005	1	30	4	0
2006	1	28	3	0
2007	0	27	5	0

Across all years, the 2004 GX470 has the most complaints (65). All Lexus GX470 years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus GX470, the most recent reported on February 5, 2016 (Air bags: side/window). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus GX470?: Owners have filed 65 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (17 complaints), followed by structure (15).
How many 2004 Lexus GX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 10 of 65 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 9 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received August 2, 2023.