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2017 Lexus GX460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 GX460.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2017 Lexus GX460 is an SUV that uses an 8.2‑qt oil capacity with 0W‑20 viscosity and an Automatic (S6) transmission, and it is rated by the EPA at 15/18/16 mpg. In its model year it generated 14 total owner complaints — down from the peak 38 complaints recorded in 2010 but still above the low of 7 complaints in 2013 — and it carries three documented recalls, with the top complaint area being Structure. Accordingly, the 2017 GX460 sits within a 2010‑2019 reliability span that shows improving yet moderate owner issues, making it a focal point for studying long‑term durability.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity8.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/18/16 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24F · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24F · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAOEM · verified
Tire sizeP265/80R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 04152YZZA3
Engine air filter1780138051
Spark plug9091901191
Battery2880054020
Front wiper blades8522260260 alt 8521260210
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713907020 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 18 / 16 mpg
Drivetrain4-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 8.2 qt of 0W-20 engine oil, Synthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilSynthetic · 75W-85 · GL-5
Engine CoolantToyota Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.2 qt
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill PlugFront: 29.0; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain PlugFront: 48.0; Rear: 36.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to TransmissionFront: 65.0; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug14.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug14.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)665 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)115 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)665 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)115 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (Secondary Under Load)Controlled by ECU rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0. in

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.57-5.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM46.5-47.4 @ IDLE rpm
Residual Pressure21: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier Torque65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 136; Rear: 74
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.141; Rear: 0.630
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: 0.002; Rear: 0.0079
Maximum Drum Diameter8.310

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lb.s
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Inner bolts45 ft. lbs
2inner bolts90 degrees
3Outer bolts20 ft. lbs
4Outer bolts90 degrees
533.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft (inspect)
At 30,000 miActive Suspension System (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

In 2017 the GX460 recorded 14 complaints, 3 recalls, and 1 investigation, a modest rise from the low 9 complaints in 2016 but still below the 38 complaints seen in 2010. The recall count remained steady at three, matching the numbers of the preceding two years, while investigations stayed constant at one. The trend over the decade shows a sharp decline in complaints after 2010, a brief uptick in 2014, and a gradual fall to 8 complaints by 2018. The 2017 model’s top complaint areas—Structure, Forward Collision Avoidance, Suspension/Esc, and Fuel/Propulsion System—each had only two or one reports, indicating no widespread defect. With zero fire complaints and a moderate crash complaint count of four, the 2017 GX460 sits near the middle of a generally improving safety arc, suggesting it is a reasonably reliable year to consider.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
134
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
14
Owner complaints
4 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 14 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Structure2
Forward Collision Avoidance2
Suspension,Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1
Vehicle Speed Control1
Visibility,Visibility/Wiper1
Air Bags1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 3 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

19V005000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 09/01/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator, or replace the air bag assembly. The recall began February…

19V741000Air Bags:Frontal:Passenger Side:Inflator ModuleReported 17/10/2019

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners. Depending on the vehicle model, dealers will replace the front driver inflator, front passenger airbag inflator, the airbag assembly, or the front…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 134 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0043-23 Rev12025-06-13Electrical SystemThe air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2017 GX460 take?

8.2 qt of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 GX460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the GX460 get?

EPA figures are 15 city / 18 highway / 16 combined mpg.