2009 Lexus LS460L Problems & Complaints

Better than average75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS460L at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Lexus LS460L with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is 75% fewer than a typical LS460L model year at the same age, making the 2009 one of the better LS460L years. The most reported problem area is the brakes (1 complaint, typically around 38,000 miles). 2 recalls cover this model year.

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0crashes
0fires
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Most common 2009 Lexus LS460L problems

  • Brakes~38,000 miles
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LS460L complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS460L. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LS460L years: 2009, 2010. Years to avoid: 2007. Compare all years →

2009 Lexus LS460L recalls (2)

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.

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.

2009 Lexus LS460L 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 2009 Lexus LS460L a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2009 LS460L rates better than average: 75% fewer complaints than a typical year of the LS460L at the same age. It is one of the best LS460L 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 2009 Lexus LS460L?

The brakes — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus LS460L have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2009 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 2009 Lexus LS460L problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 38,000 miles; 100% 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.