2014 Lexus LS460 Problems & Complaints

Average29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS460 at the same age

Owners have filed 8 complaints about the 2014 Lexus LS460 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is about average for the LS460 at the same age. The most reported problem area is the brakes (4 complaints, typically around 67,000 miles). One recall covers this model year.

8complaints
1recalls
1crashes
1fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2014 Lexus LS460 problems

  • Brakes~67,000 miles
    450%
  • Electrical system~30,000 miles
    225%
  • Speed control & acceleration~39,000 miles
    225%
  • Body & structure~30,000 miles
    113%
  • Driver assistance~39,000 miles
    113%

Share of the 8 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LS460 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS460. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LS460 years: 2009, 2014, 2013. Years to avoid: 2008, 2007. Compare all years →

2014 Lexus LS460 recalls (1)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

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.

What 2014 Lexus LS460 owners say

Brakes

Tl* the contact owns a 2014 Lexus LS460. When the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to stop. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (steve landers Toyota), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. There were multiple technical service bulletins, but no specific repair remedy from the manufacturer. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 17,336.

17,000 miles · Mar 2017

Brake system makes , "bark" noise when stopping. Noise can actually be heard behind the instrument panel dash area inside the vehicle. Vehicle running and in motion. Any speed. Pretty much happens every day of driving. I have a concern for brake and vehicle safety when parked , vehicle running, no noise when brake pedal applied. Commom proble with this Lexus?

90,000 miles · Jun 2020

2014 Lexus LS460 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automaticRWD16 / 24 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2014 Lexus LS460 a good car?

Based on 8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2014 LS460 rates average: 29% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS460 at the same age. It is one of the best LS460 years by this measure. 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 2014 Lexus LS460?

The brakes — 4 complaints, 50% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the electrical system (2) and speed control & acceleration (2).

How many recalls does the 2014 Lexus LS460 have?

There is 1 recall for the 2014 Lexus LS460, the most recent from January 13, 2020 (fuel pump). 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 2014 Lexus LS460 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 30,000 miles; 71% 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.