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2015 Lexus GX460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2015 GX460.

Body SUVTransmission Automatic (S6)

The 2015 Lexus GX460 is a midsize SUV built on a body-on-frame platform paired with a six-speed automatic transmission, with maintenance requiring 8.2 quarts of oil at 0W-20 or 5W-20 viscosity, and EPA ratings of 15 city, 20 highway, and 17 combined mpg reflecting the typical efficiency compromise for this class. Across the 2010–2019 model span, owner complaints peaked at 38 in 2010 and reached their lowest point of 7 in 2013; the 2015 model year recorded 11 total complaints alongside three associated recalls, placing it well below the model's historical complaint peak yet above its reliability nadir, indicating moderate but not exceptional dependability within this generation's trajectory.

Model year202320222021202020192018201720162015

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity8.2 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20 / 5W-20OEM · 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 blades8522260260 alt 8521253081
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 / 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 / 5W-20 engine oil, SAE 75W · API · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque 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
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilSAE 75W · API · GL-5
Engine CoolantHOAT
Engine Oil0W-20 · 5W-20
Engine Oil Capacity8.2 qt
Fuel Tank Capacity23.0 gallons

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts55.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub173 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap.039 - .043 (2) in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil TypeDENSO ND-OIL 8
Oil Capacity5.8 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca
Standard BCI Group Number24F
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28-85 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
RPM46.5-47.4 rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Engine Compressionpsi 142 - 203 Max variation 14.5 psi
Engine Compressionpsi 145-189 max variation 15 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 65; Rear: 65 /; Rear: 65
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 91; Rear: 77 /; Front: 91; Rear: 77
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
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
130.0 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 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 2015 GX460 sits squarely in the middle of its generation with federal metrics that reflect a maturing platform: its 11 complaints match the 2012 low and sit well below the 2010–2011 peak (38 and 36), while its three recalls align with the consistent mid-generation rate of two to three per year. Technical service bulletins declined to 215 from a 2014 high of 271, signaling that factory service campaigns were tapering as known production issues were resolved. The complaint profile is diffuse — Unknown/Other, Electrical System, Service Brakes, and Seats each logged only two reports — and the data does not specify root causes for any category; notably, zero crash complaints and two fire complaints were recorded. Investigations held steady at one through 2017 before disappearing entirely in later years, further indicating diminishing systemic concerns. Across the arc, the 2015 model year represents a stable, below-average-complaint inflection point with declining TSB volume and no emerging safety signals. For a buyer prioritizing documented reliability, the 2015 is a good year to buy.

3
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
215
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
1
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
11
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 2 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 11 complaints on record, top 7 components.

Unknown Or Other2
Electrical System2
Service Brakes2
Seats2
Visibility1
Latches/Locks/Linkages1
Wheels1

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 215 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 2015 GX460 take?

8.2 qt of 0W-20 or 5W-20 ILSAC multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2015 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 / 20 highway / 17 combined mpg.