2010 Lexus GX 460 available again, current owners get update

In the middle of April, Consumer Reports rated the Lexus GX 460 a safety risk, and warned consumers not to purchase the vehicle. Turned out the consumer publication identified an issue with the stability control system that turned the GX 460 into a drift monster fit for a drift king, not suitable for the suburbanites that usually pilot the luxury SUV.

The same day the news broke, Toyota halted sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460, and vowed to find a fix. Here we are, half a month later, and the GX 460 is back on sale with an updated stability control system. If you currently own a GX 460, you can expect a call from your dealer to issue a software update so your GX is as good as new. All GX's are expected to be reprogrammed within the week. More information in the press release after the jump.

Press releaseIn the middle of April, Consumer Reports rated the Lexus GX 460 a safety risk, and warned consumers not to purchase the vehicle. Turned out the consumer publication identified an issue with the stability control system that turned the GX 460 into a drift monster fit for a drift king, not suitable for the suburbanites that usually pilot the luxury SUV.

The same day the news broke, Toyota halted sales of the 2010 Lexus GX 460, and vowed to find a fix. Here we are, half a month later, and the GX 460 is back on sale with an updated stability control system. If you currently own a GX 460, you can expect a call from your dealer to issue a software update so your GX is as good as new. All GX's are expected to be reprogrammed within the week. More information in the press release after the jump.

Press release

Update for GX 460 Recall Now Available at Lexus Dealers

A statement from Mark Templin
Lexus Group Vice President and General Manager
April 29, 2010

"I'm happy to announce that an update for the 2010 GX 460 vehicle stability control system is now available at Lexus dealers nationwide. Our dealers began contacting customers yesterday offering to make arrangements to perform the update, and we expect them to get in touch with most GX owners within one week. With the revision now in place, we are also resuming sales of the 2010 GX 460. We are confident that the update will make the performance of the GX even better for our customers.

"Since it was launched more than 20 years ago, Lexus has built its reputation on customer respect and concern for safety. When Consumer Reports announced on April 13 that the 2010 GX 460 did not pass their "Throttle Lift-Off" test, we immediately stopped selling the vehicle and commenced a vigorous investigation. Thanks to the quick response and hard work by our engineers, we were able to identify and correct the issue in just about two weeks. This is our assurance to Lexus customers that their safety and satisfaction are our top priorities.

"As previously announced, we will continue to provide a courtesy vehicle to anyone who has purchased a 2010 GX 460 and has concerns about driving it until the recall work has been completed.

"Customers who have any questions or concerns should contact their local Lexus dealer or Lexus Customer Satisfaction at 1-800-25LEXUS or 1-800-255-3987."