2009 Lexus Ls460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Vehicle Speed Control (1) · Suspension (1)
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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.
Steering:electric Power Assist System 2010-05-21 · campaign 10V218000 · 3,800 vehicles
Defect: 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 THE SYSTEM WHEN LARGER THAN NORMAL STEERING INPUTS ARE APPLIED AT A FULLY TURNED POSITION.
Risk: IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC CAN CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED UP TO 90 DEGREES. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER THE DRIVER HAS FULLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE DIRECTION THEN QUICKLY ATTEMPTS TO TURN IT BACK TO THE CENTER POSITION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, THE RISK OF A CRASH IS INCREASED.
Fix: 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.
Service bulletins (167)
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.
Showing the 6 most recent of 167 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2021-10-18 · Service Brakes · 100,000 mi“the contact owns a 2009 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while at a complete stop, an abnormal ticking noise would emit from the vehicle as the indicator light would flash on the instrument panel. over time, the abs warning light and a message to pull over and drive to the nearest dealer were displayed on the instrument panel. the vehicle was i…”
2019-01-08 · Service Brakes · 97,000 mi“at approximately 97k miles while driving on the highway all brake lights illuminated on the dash and a message displayed 'immediately pull over safely and contact your lexus dealer for assistance' i took the car to lexus dealer the next day and after inspection it was determined the brake actuator module failed which automatically makes the abs sys…”
2018-11-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 106,138 mi“the vehicle almost caused my elderly parents to get into an accident. the power to the vehicle is lost. the gas pedal would not accelerate and the steering wheel pulled the vehicle to one direction. the car was in motion when the light came on "check vsc" system. lexus has had a problem with the fuel injectors and sensors before on these vehicles. …”
2018-07-30 · Service Brakes · 128,000 mi“while driving down the road i had five warning lights to come on a red master warning light red brake warning light electronic control brake warnings yellow abs light and a slip indicator light the next day the lights went out they stayed off approximately 3 days then they came on again that's when i made an appointment with the dealer upon taking …”
2018-06-15 · Unknown Or Other · 70,000 mi“the 2009 lexus ls460 has the same melting dash and door rests as the 2007/2008 lexus ls 460. it is unsafe to have the dashboard as shiny as it is when it melts. melting dash and arm rests. after multiple class action law suits were filed, lexus approved replacement of of the dash and door panels on 2007 models of the lexus ls460 and some 2008 mo…”
2018-04-17 · Engine · 70,150 mi“vehicle at fast food drive up notes engine vibration, warning lights for engine, vsc warning, and instruct to take vehicle to lexus dealer asap. car has virtually no power with 8-10 mph max. lexus service dept notes valve spring is broken among the 32 valves in the engine. warranties had expired. lexus opts to replace only one defective spring but …”
2016-09-14 · Suspension · 44,411 mi“car currently (9/14/15) has 46,289 miles, now with clunking noises during braking. lexus corporation aware of problems with control arms and brake actuator. dealer diagnosed as both control arms and brake actuator. lexus refuses to honor replacement fees of replacement parts.…”
2015-11-02 · Service Brakes · 72,258 mi“dashboard recently had 5 warning light lit up warning of check abs, check vsc system, check brake system, check brake hold system, and brake malfunction, with the following additional warning below the above five items "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. contact dealer". i was a few blocks away from where my car is serviced (not a deal…”
2014-11-08 · Service Brakes · 90,187 mi“from a complete stop or an abrupt brake pedal press and release there is a very loud rumble from the front end of the car. it is a rumble or creaking noise and does not inspire cconfidence in the braking system of this vehicle. *tr…”
2012-05-02 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 38,500 mi“braking, at times, is irregular, during normal operating conditions. feels as if the braking system is misreading data. took car to lexus dealer about 2-2.5 months ago and told rotors were a bit warped. dealer turned rotors and said everything should be fine. problem did not fully resolve. about a week ago, noticed same issues and returned to …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.