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2005 Lexus GX470 recalls and problems

1 recall and 30 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Lexus GX470.

1
recalls
30
owner complaints
4
complaints mentioning a crash
0
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.

2005 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.

What owners report

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

Apr 15, 2021 · Structure · 153,000 miles

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 WAS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED NOR REPAIRED. A DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE MANUFACTURER HAD…

Jul 5, 2018 · Unknown or other

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

Jun 27, 2017 · Unknown or other

CRACKING DASHBOARD AND STEERING WHEEL (LEATHER PORTION) SUN BURNT JUST MISSED THE EXTENDED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM LESS THAN A MONTH (05/17) SO LEXUS OFFERED ME A FREAKING DASH MAT UP TO $200. WHAT A TOTAL JOKE!

Mar 24, 2017 · Service brakes · 89,000 miles

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 LEXUS GX470. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE CALIPERS FAILED. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED NUMEROUS TIMES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT FAILURE FIRST OCCURRED AT 60,000 MILES. THE FRONT END OF THE VEHICLE VIBRATED AND SHOOK WHEN DRIVEN AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER…

Jan 31, 2017 · Air bags

SAFETY RECALL GLB (NHTSA RECALL ID 16V065) ISSUED FEBRUARY 2, 2016. IT HAS BEEN ONE FULL YEAR, AND THE DEALERSHIP REFUSES TO FIX THE CAR! THEY SAY THEY DO NOT HAVE PARTS, AND HAVE NO PLAN ON WHEN THEY WILL GET PARTS.

GX470 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2003 24651
2004 165100
2005 13040
2006 12830
2007 02750
2008 01330

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

Questions

Does the 2005 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2005 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 2005 Lexus GX470?
Owners have filed 30 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (10 complaints), followed by structure (8).
How many 2005 Lexus GX470 complaints mention a crash or fire?
4 of 30 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 5 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received April 15, 2021.