2025 Lexus GX 550
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2025 Lexus GX 550 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 111 on record.
2025 Lexus GX 550 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2025 Lexus GX 550 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2025 Lexus GX 550.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2025 Lexus GX 550 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2025 Lexus GX 550 safety ratings
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2025 Lexus GX 550 SUV AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2025 Lexus GX 550 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2025 Lexus GX 550 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2025 Lexus GX 550. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 45
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 45.
Some 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle when in drive. The Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified, in addition to improved exhaust hangers, to help improve this condition
Bulletin L-SB-0013-26 Rev1 · Engine · Aug 2026Some 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse
Bulletin L-SB-0053-25 Rev2 · Service Brakes · Jul 2026Some 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a vibration at idle when in drive. The Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified, in addition to improved exhaust hangers, to help improve this condition.
Bulletin L-SB-0013-26 · Engine · May 2026Some 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a harsh downshift (2 – 1) when slowing to a stop. The Electronic Controlled Transmission (ECT) ECU logic has been modified to address this condition.
Bulletin L-SB-0042-25 Rev2 · Power Train · May 2026Some 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
Bulletin L-SB-0053-25 · Service Brakes · Feb 2026Some 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a harsh downshift (2 – 1) when slowing to a stop. The Electronic Controlled Transmission (ECT) ECU logic has been modified to address this condition.
Bulletin L-SB-0042-25 Rev1 · Power Train · Feb 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2025: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0053-25
Bulletin L-SB-0036-24 Rev2 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025Some 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the front brakes produce a squealing noise when driving forward or in reverse.
Bulletin L-SB-0053-25 · Service Brakes · Nov 2025Some 2024 – 2025 model year GX 550 vehicles may exhibit a harsh downshift (2 – 1) when slowing to a stop. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE term: Powertrain Control Module/PCM) logic has been modified to address this condition
Bulletin L-SB-0042-25 · Power Train · Sep 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the GX 550 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2025 Lexus GX 550. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panorami…
Transport Canada #2025594 · Oct 2025Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.
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