2004 Lexus GX470 recalls and problems

The 2004 Lexus GX470 has 1 safety recall and 32 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls

Complaints

Crashes / fires

4 / 0

Injuries / deaths

2 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2004 Lexus GX470 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2004 Lexus GX470 recalls

Recall 16V-065: Air Bags

Reported Feb 5, 2016 · 320,409 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

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.

Risk: If the side curtain-shield-air bags deploy unexpectedly, it can increase the risk of occupant injury.

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.

2004 Lexus GX470 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Air Bags	12
Structure	9
Vehicle Speed Control	4
Unknown or Other	4
Power Train	3
Suspension	3
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	2
Visibility	2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	2
Engine and Engine Cooling	2
Wheels	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 4
Power Train › Driveline — 2
Engine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System — 1
Engine and Engine Cooling › Exhaust System — 1
Structure › Interior Panels › Dashboard — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 88,403 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2004 Lexus GX470 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Structure · at 105,000 miles · reported Jul 26, 2021

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 repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that there had been a Customer Support Program for the dashboard failure which expired in 2017. The contact had not been made aware of the special program. The…

Air Bags · reported Dec 3, 2018

There was a recall on my vehicle. The dashboard is all cracked but my problem is that I drive my kids and there is a recall problem with side curtain-shield-airbags (Csas) which deploy from the roof rails in the event of certain types of crashes. I had call 2 different lexus and the headquaters and they all them me different things. I just want the dashboard and airbags to be fix as this is a family bag.

Air Bags · at 121,000 miles · reported Jan 23, 2018

The car has been subject to 2 recalls. First, a recall for the self-destructing dashboard and for the curtain shield airbags. The company has refused to provide me with the part in order to proceed to a replacement of the affected parts.

Air Bags · at 128,000 miles · reported Sep 20, 2017

Brakes totally failed while descending a steep incline on a city/ state highway causing loss of control and impact with a tree. Air bags failed to deploy.

Structure · at 196,000 miles · reported Jan 26, 2017

The contact owns a 2004 lexus gx470. The contact stated that the dashboard was cracked, which could expose the air bags. The contact also stated that the manufacturer had an internal safety recall for the same failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 196,000. ..updated 03/08/17

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2004 Lexus GX470 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus GX470: 16V-065 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus GX470?

Owners report air bags problems most often (12 reports), followed by structure (9). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 88,403 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.