Complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | vs. typical* | Recalls | Top problem | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | −29% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2013 | 9 | −21% | 1 | Brake | Average |
| 2010 | 17 | 1.3× | 2 | Brake | Average |
| 2009 | 10 | −43% | 2 | Brake | Good |
| 2008 | 79 | 5.0× | 2 | Brake | Avoid |
| 2007 | 39 | 2.2× | 2 | Brake | Caution |
* Complaints compared with the median LS460 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.
Most common Lexus LS460 problems
Latest Lexus LS460 recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.
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.
Steering › Electric power assist system
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from August 20, 2009 through May 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ECU for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and Lexus dealers will replace the steering control ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners May contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Frequently asked questions
What years of the Lexus LS460 should you avoid?
2008 and 2007 — these years have the most complaints relative to other LS460 years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2008.
What is the best year for the Lexus LS460?
2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other LS460 years at the same age, followed by 2014 and 2013. Newer years can look better simply because fewer complaints have come in yet, so we compare like with like.
What are the most common Lexus LS460 problems?
Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (75), body & structure (17) and speed control & acceleration (16). Brake complaints peak in the 2008 model year.
How many recalls has the Lexus LS460 had?
4 recalls across 2007–2014. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Lexus LS460 recalls by year.
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.