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2019 Lexus GX460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2019 GX460.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2019 Lexus GX460 is a body-on-frame SUV equipped with a 6-speed automatic transmission and requires 8.2 quarts of 0W-20 engine oil, delivering EPA fuel economy ratings of 15 mpg city, 18 mpg highway, and 16 mpg combined; this model year represents a period of notably lower owner complaints compared to the model's historical peak of 38 complaints in 2010, with the 2019 recording only 8 total complaints—itself a figure that reflects meaningful improvement from the 7-complaint low point recorded in 2013, though the dominant complaint area of fuel and propulsion system issues and a single recall issued for the model year suggest prospective buyers should still verify that any specific unit has addressed the manufacturer's recall before purchase.

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
Tire sizeP265/60R18 109HOEM · 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 blades8521260210 alt 8522260260
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, 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 FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.8 qt
Brake FluidDot 3
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.2 qt

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsShort Bolts: 12 ft-lbs Long Bolts: 21 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs84 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173.0 Do not re-use old hub nut. ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
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 (Secondary Under Load)Set up Speed controlled by ECU rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (Secondary Under Load)Set up Speed controlled by ECU rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.039

Battery & A/C

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 Pressure21.0 After 5 minutes, engine turned off. psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: NS; Rear: 65.0 ft-lbs
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 136.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 74.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.141; Rear: .630
Maximum Rotor RunoutFront: .002; Rear: .0079
Maximum Drum DiameterParking Brake: 8.310

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°.30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127 ft. lbs., Step 2: Turn 90°, Step 3: Turn 90°, Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 1527 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 miFloor Mat (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
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 (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.

The 2019 Lexus GX460 sits at the low-risk end of this generation's federal record. Complaints held steady at 8, matching 2018 and continuing a long downward trend from the 38–36 range seen in 2010–2011. Recalls dropped to just 1, down from 5 in 2010 and 2–3 in most intervening years, while TSBs fell to 98, the lowest in the dataset after a 2014 peak of 271. Federal investigations also stayed at zero, as they had since 2017. The top complaint categories were sparse and scattered, with fuel/propulsion system registering only 2 reports, and there were zero crash or fire complaints; the data does not specify any root causes. Given its position at the bottom of nearly every federal metric in this record, the 2019 GX460 appears to be one of the stronger used-buy years in this generation.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
98
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
8
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 8 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System2
Visibility1
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel System, Gasoline1
Suspension1
Engine1
Unknown Or Other,Visibility/Wiper1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V682000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 04/11/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 98 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 2019 GX460 take?

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

Does the 2019 GX460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.