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2010 Lexus GX460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2010 GX460.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2010 Lexus GX460 is an SUV paired with a six-speed automatic transmission that returns an EPA-rated 15 city and 20 highway mpg, while its powertrain requires a notable 8.2 quarts of 0W-20 API oil. However, this model year stands as the least reliable point in the vehicle's 2010-2019 history, logging a generation-high 38 owner complaints and five recalls with air bags as the primary issue area. This peak in reported problems means the 2010 model sits at the bottom of the GX460's reliability spectrum, presenting a stark contrast to the 2013 model year which saw a low of just seven complaints.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162010

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque83 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy15/20/17 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 sizeP265-60R18OEM · 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 blades8521253081 alt 852220E040
Serpentine belt90916A2033
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950100 alt 8713907010

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length189.4 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height74.4 in
Wheelbase109.8 in
Curb weight5309 lb
Track (front / rear)62.2 / 62.6 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined15 / 20 / 17 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 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 83 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 29.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity8.2 qt
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity1.5 Pints

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts35 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts83 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 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
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacityFront, 1.14-1.28; Rear, without cool box, 1.72-1.86; with cool box, 1.83-1.96. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.08 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Residual Pressure21.0 psi
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression142-203 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI

Brakes

Torque to Knuckle91 ft-lbs / 77 ft-lbs
Torque Caliper to Bracket65 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.002 in / 0.0079 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.26 in / 0.709 in
Rotor Discard at or Under1.141 in / 0.63 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs

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 Linings (inspect) · Disc Brake Caliper (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 10,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Active Suspension System (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Driveshaft Flange Yoke (torque)
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)
Every 60,000 miActive Suspension System (drain & 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.

The 2010 Lexus GX460, as the first model year of this generation, recorded the highest number of complaints (38) and recalls (5) in the entire 2010–2019 dataset, with complaints dropping sharply to 11 by 2012 and recalls settling to 3 for most subsequent years. The 2010 model also had 233 TSBs, a figure that rose in later years (peaking at 271 in 2014) before declining, suggesting that while service bulletins increased, the frequency of owner-reported issues and safety actions decreased over time. The top complaint area for 2010 was air bags (11 complaints), and there were 2 crash-related complaints, though the data does not specify root causes for these issues. This pattern indicates that the 2010 model year experienced the most initial teething problems of the generation, with a clear downward trend in complaints and recalls in the years that followed. For a buyer, the 2010 GX460 is the least desirable year of this generation due to its higher complaint and recall counts; a later model year, such as 2012 or 2013, would offer a more proven and reliable ownership experience.

5
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
233
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
38
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 38 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Air Bags11
Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Service Brakes, Air2
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)2
Visibility1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc),Fuel/Propulsion System1
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 5 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

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…

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…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 233 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-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…
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 2010 GX460 take?

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

Does the 2010 GX460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 5 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 / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.