Most common 2007 Lexus LS460 problems
Share of the 39 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LS460 complaints by model year
Best LS460 years: 2009, 2014, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus LS460 recalls (2)
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.
What 2007 Lexus LS460 owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at 15 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to respond without warning. The contact stated that after the vehicle was switched into the neutral position, the brakes responded properly. Upon examination, the contact discovered that the brake rotors were extremely hot and had a burning odor coming from them. In addition, the contact stated that the check ABS and check vsc warning lights illuminated with an error message stating to park immediately and contact the dealer. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the brake pump and the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 80,000.
I was driving home at 25mph (without my child) approaching an intersection, when the car in front of me makes a last minute lane change to turn at the intersection, I go to break and it doesn't break, the pedal reacts hard where it's always a soft compression, the dash lights up flashing the message "break malfunction" "check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact deal immediately". I coast down the road and upon breaking again the whole car shakes making steering and especially turning very difficult. I take it 5mph the rest of the way and once home and parked, I try to restart the vehicle. When depressing the brake to activate the electric start, the break kicked back and the car would not start. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer it was purchased from. …
Body & structure
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the interior door panel rubber was detaching from the interior frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that touching the door panel interior covering with a finger caused the part to detach from their vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who refused to repair the door panel. The vehicle had not been repaired. The contact was informed that the repair was not covered under the Customer Support Program: ZLZ regarding the Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that there was a glare reflecting off the dashboard while driving. The contact stated while driving her visibility affected by the glare. The vehicle to nalley Lexus roswell (980 mansell rd, roswell, ga 30076, [phone]) however, a diagnostic test was not performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 102,700.
Transmission & drivetrain
Purchased a 2007 Lexus LS460 on March 5th, got a prepurchase inspection and there are multiple things that have gone wrong. The latest repair needed is the fuel pressure sensor, costs approx $1525 at the dealer. I contacted Lexus to see if this would be part of the recall and case manager amanda deantonio stated that based on the miles, age and my service history, loyalty to Lexus, they can not assist me with getting this repair done. I am awaiting a supervisor to call me back regarding the repair that I believe should be covered under the "fuel pressure sensor" leak, elf campaign. On May 15, 2015, the gasket was replaced and the fuel pressure sensor sealing surface was repaired. I am now looking at a safety issue with this vehicle I purchased due the fuel pressure sensor shorting out my ECM, which has caused my car not to start. …
After oil change car lack of power acceleration. Dealer took the vehicle three times. All together they kept the vehicle 15 days. At the end I was told need to change heads and valves. Cost $8000. Problem is in Lexus mfg. They created the problem and we have to suffer.
2007 Lexus LS460 engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 17 / 25 / 20 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus LS460 a good car?
Based on 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 LS460 rates use caution: 2.2× as many complaints as a typical year of the LS460 at the same age. It is one of the LS460 years we suggest avoiding. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.
What is the most common problem with the 2007 Lexus LS460?
The brakes — 17 complaints, 44% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (8) and transmission & drivetrain (4).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus LS460 have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Lexus LS460, the most recent from October 15, 2014 (hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.
What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LS460?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009, 2014 and 2013. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2008 and 2007. See the full Lexus LS460 years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus LS460 problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 78,000 miles; 18% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.
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.