Lexus LS460L Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus LS460L model year from 2007–2010 using 39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 3 recalls and federal defect investigations. The years to avoid are 2007, which drew far more complaints than other LS460L years at the same age. The best years are 2009 and 2010.

4model years
39complaints
3recalls
2007worst years
2009, 2010best years

Complaints by model year

2007200820092010201117
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS460L. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20107−42%2AccelerationGood
20091−75%2BrakeGood
2008111.7×2BrakeAverage
2007202.1×2BrakeCaution

* Complaints compared with the median LS460L year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus LS460L problems

  • Brakesworst: 2007
    1333%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2007
    821%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2007
    615%
  • Speed control & accelerationworst: 2007
    615%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2007
    410%
  • Body & structureworst: 2008
    410%
  • Transmission & drivetrainworst: 2007
    38%
  • Wheels & tiresworst: 2007
    38%
  • Suspensionworst: 2007
    38%
  • Stability & traction controlworst: 2008
    38%
  • Other / not specified
    38%
  • Equipment & accessoriesworst: 2008
    25%
  • Seat beltsworst: 2007
    13%
  • Air bagsworst: 2008
    13%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2008
    13%
  • Steeringworst: 2010
    13%

Latest Lexus LS460L recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 10V-309 · Jul 6, 2010 · 138,874 vehicles

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

NHTSA recall 10V-218 · May 21, 2010 · 3,800 vehicles

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.

All 3 Lexus LS460L recalls by year →

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus LS460L should you avoid?

2007 — this year has the most complaints relative to other LS460L years at the same age, led by brakes problems in the 2007.

What is the best year for the Lexus LS460L?

2009 has the fewest complaints compared with other LS460L years at the same age, followed by 2010. 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 LS460L problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the brakes (13), engine & cooling (8) and fuel & propulsion system (6). Brake complaints peak in the 2007 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus LS460L had?

3 recalls across 2007–2010. The model year with the most is 2007. See all Lexus LS460L 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.