2007 Lexus Ls460l problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Power Train (3) · Vehicle Speed Control (2)
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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 (9)
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
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
Air Bags 2021-03-31 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Equipment 2020-05-01 · Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements
Visibility 2013-11-02 · LTT014513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
spots in window glass - vehicle exterior
Power Train:automatic Transmission:control Module (Tcm/Pcm/Tecm) 2012-07-16 · LSB-0033-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus: engine control: some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration and in some cases set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2119 (throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance). *pe rev1 updated 6/8/09. *pe updated 8/28/12. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 9 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-08-21 · Fuel System, Gasoline · 22,000 mi“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 …”
2019-06-28 · Fuel/Propulsion System“after having the fuel pressure sensor gasket changed for the recall, i have had a strong fuel smell in the cabin. taken to the dealer, spent nine weeks looking for the leak. they said they couldn't find it, but wanted me to pay $840 for gasket kit, but would not guarantee that it would fix it, next step would be to pull the engine at my expense...?…”
2019-01-29 · Service Brakes · 73,000 mi“my car has 73000 miles and the lexus tech. sid the breaking system is failing. the abs failure light is on…”
2018-11-05 · Service Brakes · 130,000 mi“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 r…”
2018-04-20 · Service Brakes · 86,000 mi“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 no…”
2018-04-06 · Service Brakes“tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls460l. the contact stated that the warning indicator illuminated for the abs and the 'not to drive the vehicle due to a system failure, contact the dealer' message displayed. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (lexus of lakeway, 108 ranch rd 620 s, lakeway, tx 78734, (512) 593-7581) for diagnostic testing. the ve…”
2017-02-22 · Wheels · 2,000 mi“the front windows have a serious wind noise issue in all earlier ls model( that's what the dealer told me) upgrades have been done to it by the dealer & the problem still exists. 2 other upgrades could be done but they'll reduce the wind noise by 15% & can't be eliminated! the design has a problem. many people have complained about it on many websi…”
2015-02-09 · Structure · 48,000 mi“dashboard is defective and "melting." surface has become reflective and as a result of the defect causing glare on the windshield which makes it difficult if not impossible to see under certain lighting conditions. *tr…”
2014-12-09 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 64,000 mi“2007 lexus ls460l brake actuator and brake accumulator are defective. *mw the consumer stated while driving, a bell sounded and the dashboard lit up and flashed brake malfunction, do not drive car, call dealer. the cost to fix the vehicle was $5400. *jb…”
2014-10-29 · Service Brakes · 95,000 mi“during low speed braking. there is a buzzing noise/vibration coming from the brake pedal and engine compartment. i am pretty certain, but not 100% that when this noise is present, my braking ability is diminished. it is a very unsettling feeling when it does happen and it seems to be happening with greater frequency. *tr…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.