2022 Lexus GX 460Fuel Economy & MPG Ratings

Gasoline Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD4-Wheel Drive
2022 Lexus GX 460

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City
15
MPG
Highway
19
MPG
Combined
16
MPG

Trim Comparison

Automatic (S6)
Premium
City
15
Hwy
19
Comb
16
Fuel cost: $5,100/yr
Annual Fuel Cost
$5,100

Based on gasoline at $3.67/gal, 15,000 miles/year

5-Year Fuel Savings
$-13,500

vs. average new vehicle

EPA Fuel Economy Score: 3/10
GHG Score: 3/10

Environment

CO₂ Tailpipe Emissions
542 g/mile
Annual Petroleum Consumption
18.6 barrels

Specifications

Engine
4.6L 8-cyl
Transmission
6-speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Body Style
SUV/Crossover
GVWR
Class 2-3 (6,001–10,000 lbs)

Source: EPA fuel economy data & NHTSA vPIC. Specifications reflect the most common trim configuration.

Engine & Efficiency Details

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov

Engine Size
4.6L, 8-cylinder
Fuel Type
Premium Gasoline

Annual Fuel Cost by State

Prices as of week ending May 18, 2026 · Source: EIA

National AvgEPA default
$4.490/gal$4,209/yr
California
$5.957/gal$5,585/yr
Texas
$3.888/gal$3,645/yr
Florida
$4.136/gal$3,878/yr
New York
$4.522/gal$4,239/yr
Ohio
$4.510/gal$4,228/yr
Washington
$5.591/gal$5,242/yr
Colorado
$4.618/gal$4,329/yr
Minnesota
$4.344/gal$4,073/yr
Massachusetts
$4.448/gal$4,170/yr

Calculated at 15,000 miles/year (EPA standard assumption) using 16 MPG combined. Regular gasoline prices. Actual costs vary.

Recall History

Source: NHTSA

No recalls reported for this vehicle.

Owner-Reported Problems7 complaints

Source: NHTSA

NHTSA has received 7 owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus GX 460. Top reported issues include brakes, electrical system and power train. The data below is sourced from consumer complaints filed directly with NHTSA.

Problems by System / Component

Brakes
5
Electrical System
2
Power Train
1
Speed Control
1
Advanced Safety (ADAS)
1
Suspension
1
Engine
1

2022 Lexus GX 460 problems by category: Brakes: 5 complaints, Electrical System: 2 complaints, Power Train: 1 complaints, Speed Control: 1 complaints, Advanced Safety (ADAS): 1 complaints, Suspension: 1 complaints, Engine: 1 complaints.

3
Crashes Reported
0
Fires Reported
0
Injuries Reported

Sample Owner Complaints

Power TrainFiled: 02/04/2026ODI#11715680
I am reporting two safety-related problems in my 2022 Lexus GX 460, both present since shortly after purchase and the vehicle is available for inspection upon request. 1. Power Train / Speed Control …
Electrical SystemFiled: 09/11/2023CrashODI#11543837
I was traveling east bound on 161/16/37 near Raccoon Valley Golf Course in Granville OH. I was near MM 104. It was approximately 8:13PM and the road conditions were clear. No other vehicles were in fr…
BrakesFiled: 02/13/2023ODI#11506933
Parking brake foot pedal on my GX460 has a very sharp edge on the metal piece on the back side of it. In disengaged position, it sits directly above the left footrest position. If I slight lift my lef…

Complaint data is sourced from the NHTSA Complaints Database. Reports are filed by vehicle owners and may not reflect confirmed defects. Last updated via NHTSA API.

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