2009 Lexus Ls460l problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (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 (8)
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
Seats 2011-11-10 · LSB-0143-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries. *pe
Showing the 6 most recent of 8 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2018-02-15 · Service Brakes · 38,002 mi“all brake lights on dash board are lit and i'm advise to stop driving car and call dealer. a tech friend of mine checked the system and it has fault code, c1391, which is a defective brake accumulator/actuator…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.