2007 Lexus Ls460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (11) · Vehicle Speed Control (3) · Structure (3)
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🛣️ Complaints by mileage
28 NHTSA complaints that reported an odometer reading.
Safety recalls (2)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings 2014-10-15 · campaign 14V647000 · 422,509 vehicles
Defect: 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. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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 2010-07-06 · campaign 10V309000 · 138,874 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Risk: THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (217)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Lane Departure: Sensing System: Radar 2021-11-10 · L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: for proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. if a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the floor slope compensation procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the a
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2021-07-26 · L-SB-0018-14 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice july 26, 2021: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0024-21.
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What owners report
2023-02-24 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 78,000 mi“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…”
2021-03-29 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 102,700 mi“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, 770-284-8580) however, a diagnostic test was not performed. the vehicle was not …”
2019-06-25 · Unknown Or Other · 173,000 mi“experiencing both the dreaded brake actuator assembly issue as well as the very common mark levinson amplifier issue, on model # 0w480. was in conversation with lexus customer satisfaction and they are completely unwilling to step in and do the right thing in assisting me with either, or both, problems. i've owned this vehicle for all of 2 months, …”
2019-04-29 · Service Brakes“having problems with the brakes. when i press the bridal all the way down. there is a creeping noise coming from the brakes. have seen numerous complaints of the same issue on lexus vehicles. many states it's the brake aculator.…”
2018-09-10 · Service Brakes“brake caliber safety issue shouldn't have been a factory recall. i'm not happy whatsoever to have to pay out-of-pocket for something that lexus knows about…”
2018-08-01 · Service Brakes · 84,000 mi“brake system failure code 1391 indicating the brake accumulator and/or actuator, when applying brake front end shimmys to a point where control of car can be lost. lexus extended recall to 12/17 however the problem is a definite safety issue and there are many complaints on line about this problem. the problem in most cases can arise at 80,000-up m…”
2018-07-20 · Service Brakes“brake malfunction brake actuator broken…”
2018-07-19 · Steering · 109,000 mi“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…”
2018-04-25 · Unknown Or Other“the dash and the doors are melting. the dealer said my car was not covered to get them fixed. i emailed corporate and they said they would pay half. the dash is so shiny is makes it hard to see.…”
2018-04-25 · Service Brakes · 100,000 mi“i was driving the car and all the lights on my dash illuminated ' check abs, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact dealer immediately. i was told it was the actuator. i just reached 100,000 miles.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.