Major Problems with Lexus LS 460 Derived from Complaints & Recalls

Learn about the common problems with a used Lexus LS 460 to avoid purchasing a bad year of the model.

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Best and Worst Years for Lexus LS 460

Explore the chart showing how many complaints have been filed for each year of Lexus LS 460.

Model Year	Complaints
2016 LS 460	1
2014 LS 460	3
2013 LS 460	3
2012 LS 460	1
2011 LS 460	4
2010 LS 460	11
2009 LS 460	3
2008 LS 460	26
2007 LS 460	53

Worst 3 Lexus LS 460 complaints

2010 Lexus LS 460 AIR BAGS Victims: 3 Mileage: 75000 miles

2010 Lexus LS 460 UNKNOWN OR OTHER Victims: 2 Mileage: 14200 miles

2007 Lexus LS 460 POWER TRAIN Mileage: 64000 miles

Browse Lexus LS 460 complaints by category

Problems with SERVICE BRAKES, UNKNOWN OR OTHER, VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL and STEERING are the most frequent issues recorded by the NHTSA from Lexus LS 460 owners.

Problem Category	Number of Problems
SERVICE BRAKES tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. when the brakes were applied there was an abnormal noise and the...	31 ~ 82432 miles
UNKNOWN OR OTHER vibration at low speed 30 to 40 miles and hour also vibration at 60 and above. tires have been replaced	15 ~ 72003 miles
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus ls 460. while pulling into the garage at approximately 0- 3 mph the...	9 ~ 49317 miles
ENGINE vehicle at fast food drive up notes engine vibration warning lights for engine vsc warning and instruct to take vehicle...	8 ~ 60968 miles
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM i started to smell a strong fuel smell at startup inside and outside of the car. then the fuel smell	6 ~ 79273 miles
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. the contact stated that rodents entered into hood of the vehicle and...	5 ~ 15924 miles
POWER TRAIN noise in front end of new 2010 lexus 460 awd with 250 miles (approx) on clock. thought initially to be...	5 ~ 50131 miles
STEERING tl* the contact owns a 2013 lexus ls 460. while pulling into the garage at approximately 0- 3 mph the...	4 ~ 4950 miles
STRUCTURE last year we reported a sticky sheen and powdery residue on all the pebble grain vinyl- includes dashboard glove box...	4 ~ 59000 miles
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING engine went into safe mode while traveling about 65 miles an hour while pressing the gas pedal it appears a	4 ~ 33000 miles
SUSPENSION vibration at low speed 30 to 40 miles and hour also vibration at 60 and above. tires have been replaced	4 ~ 39290 miles
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. the contact stated there was an overpowering fuel odor coming from the...	4 ~ 35847 miles
BODY > STRUCTURE the trunk opening lid melted....	3 ~ 142500 miles
VISIBILITY/WIPER my car has a sticky dashboard and door panels as well as the black button that opens the trunk when...	3 ~ 115667 miles
TIRES i brought the car to the dealer because i felt vibrations when im on the freeway. they found tire separation...	3 ~ 19699 miles
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL the 1st incident occurred in novato ca making a right turn from the ignacio blvd bridge over 101n to nave...	2 ~ 53769 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC waiting in line at costco to get fuel. pulled approx 2 to 3 feet from vehicle in front. i engaged...	2 ~ 39461 miles
AIR BAGS tl* the contact owned a 2010 lexus ls460. while driving 55 mph the vehicle began to skid on the freeway....	1 ~ 75000 miles
SEAT BELTS this is a whistleblowing complaint against toyota motor corporation so please re-direct my communications as appropriate. after i pointed out...	1 ~ 37000 miles
CHILD SEAT this is a whistleblowing complaint against toyota motor corporation so please re-direct my communications as appropriate. after i pointed out...	1 ~ 37000 miles
DOOR > BODY > STRUCTURE tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. while driving approximately 30 mph a burnt odor developed inside the cabin...	1 ~ 30306 miles
REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES > VISIBILITY both of my outer rear view mirror discolored right side getting worse can see the blue rim on the mirror.	1
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN submission from re 2007 lexus ls460 has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death...	1
ENGINE > ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 2007 lexus ls460. consumer received a recall notice stating that the engine could fail which could lead to a crash....	1
TREAD/BELT > TIRES on a recent service visit to lexus on august 4 2010 i was informed that 'all 4 dunlop tires are...	1 ~ 22433 miles
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES lexus ls 460 has a problem with the electronic trunk latch. if any material e.g. strap styrofoam gets into the...	1
GLASS, SIDE/REAR > VISIBILITY 2007 lexus ls460 has a visibility problem with the back window. *nj the consumer stated the dealer told him to...	1
NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) > ELECTRICAL > EQUIPMENT 2007 lexus ls460 has a visibility problem with the back window. *nj the consumer stated the dealer told him to...	1
FUEL PUMP > DELIVERY > FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. while fully stopped at a traffic stop there was an abnormal knocking...	1 ~ 3000 miles
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC a driver of the ls460 series for 16 years. new car every 3 years. my 2007 ls460 was the 3rd...	1 ~ 17291 miles
GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460. the contact noticed that the gear shift indicator did not clearly state...	1 ~ 25000 miles
CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM) > AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION > POWER TRAIN i have had a couple of unsafe situations with my car due to inadequate throttle response when trying to pass...	1
EQUIPMENT tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460. the contact felt that the park assist feature was unsafe. the vin...	1
PARKING BRAKE re: 2007 lexus ls460 parking assist collision warning system. lexus 2007-09 ls460 cars have a rear radar distance warning alert...	1 ~ 17000 miles

FAQ

What year Lexus LS 460 is the most reliable?

Speaking of the models produced in the last 9 years, Lexus LS 460 models of 2016, 2012, 2014 year of manufacture have had the least number of complaints.

What year was a bad year for Lexus LS 460?

Lexus LS 460 models of 2007 and 2008 are probably the years to be avoided like the plague due to a higher than an average number of issues reported.

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