Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4 | — | 2 | Traction Control | Few |
* Complaints compared with the median GS460 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus GS460 problems
Latest Lexus GS460 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring May degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners May contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus GS460 should you avoid?
None of the Lexus GS460 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.
What are the most common Lexus GS460 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the stability & traction control (1), speed control & acceleration (1) and engine & cooling (1). Traction Control complaints peak in the 2008 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus GS460 had?
2 recalls across 2008. The model year with the most is 2008.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.