Most common 2007 Lexus LS460L problems
Share of the 20 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.
Lexus LS460L complaints by model year
Best LS460L years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →
2007 Lexus LS460L 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 LS460L owners say
Brakes
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460L. While driving 45 MPH, the brake actuator fractured. When the brake pedal was depressed, it traveled to the floorboard. The vehicle was taken to nalley Lexus galleria (2750 cobb pkwy south east, smyrna, ga 30080) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and informed the contact that the vehicle's extended warranty had expired. No further assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 86,000.
Vehicle unsafe to drive after ABS actuator malfuntions and notice that is unsafe to drive per codes from the computer specifically all brake malfunction lights and warnings come on ont the display warnings indicate the vehicle is unsafe to operate and to have it serviced immediately .. Called Lexus state they had a recall on it but will refuse to repair if lights came on after 2016
Fuel & propulsion system
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460l. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor, and the vehicle variable gear ratio system and virtual station system lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000.
Vehicle unsafe to drive after ABS actuator malfuntions and notice that is unsafe to drive per codes from the computer specifically all brake malfunction lights and warnings come on ont the display warnings indicate the vehicle is unsafe to operate and to have it serviced immediately .. Called Lexus state they had a recall on it but will refuse to repair if lights came on after 2016
Engine & cooling
This model hesitates in changing (hunting) gears on hard accelerations. Three times I have been in near accidents on merging into freeways, changing lanes from a straight path or from corner turns. The car responds very slow on hard acceleration. The web is full of similar incidents with this model car. I suspect it has something to do with Lexus' eight speed transmission and how their software is integrated with the powertrain. Lexus had a "fix" for this problem but did not quite fix it completely and they insist the car is working as designed. I came across a test drive review, at www.autobytel.com, for a 2013 Lexus rx 350 with the Lexus 8-speed transmission and it has the same problem as mentioned above and which caused a near accident during the autobytel test drive as stated in their article.
I have a Lexus ls 460l and have received a safety recall notice from Lexus regarding valve spring replacement. The dealer cannot take care of it until 1/24/11. I called the Lexus hotline for assurance that there are no safety issues with the car between now and then and they said they could not give me that assurance. I am supposed to drive to charlotte, nc next week from washington, dc and I asked them if I'd be OK in the car. Again, they said they could not provide assurances. So I guess I have a car that they cannot tell me can be safely used until after 1/24/11. What can the us government do to help or am I just out of luck?
2007 Lexus LS460L engines & fuel economy
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | MPG city / hwy / combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 |
EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.
Frequently asked questions
Is the 2007 Lexus LS460L a good car?
Based on 20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the 2007 LS460L rates use caution: 2.1× as many complaints as a typical year of the LS460L at the same age. It is one of the LS460L 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 LS460L?
The brakes — 7 complaints, 35% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the fuel & propulsion system (5) and engine & cooling (4).
How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus LS460L have?
There are 2 recalls for the 2007 Lexus LS460L, 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 LS460L?
The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2009 and 2010. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2007. See the full Lexus LS460L years comparison.
At what mileage do 2007 Lexus LS460L problems happen?
The median mileage reported in complaints is about 55,000 miles; 44% 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.