2010 Lexus Ls problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Suspension (2) · Service Brakes (2) · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (69)
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.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor 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 guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-06-21 · L-SB-0030-24 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 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 guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 69 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-10-23 · Structure:interior Panels:dashboard · 104,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. the contact stated that the dashboard had sustained severe sun damage, which caused the dashboard to become sticky and shiny. the shiny dashboard caused a glare on the front windshield making it difficult to see out of the windshield. the dealer was notified of the failure. the failure mileage was 104,000.…”
2023-06-21 · Service Brakes“vehicle abs and break module actuator pump is starting to become defective, making the vehicle unstable to slow down and requires a lot more peddle to stop, several abs lights on cluster…”
2021-10-27 · Suspension“vgrs warning system stays on, informs me to take car to dealer. i was informed by the dealer that this vehicle had a recall on this system before,but the same problem has returned.i'am i responsible for having the car repaired for a known defect.thank you…”
2020-07-14 · Unknown Or Other“my dash boards do other interior is melting.…”
2020-06-16 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“the abs brake system anti-lock is failing and every time i put on the brake is pushed me back. change brakes and rotor on everything still the same problem. *tr…”
2020-05-18 · Suspension · 88,000 mi“front upper and lower control arms are malfunctioning. this is a known problem on this car however lexus will not issue a recall or offer any assistance with repair. lexus will cover this under warranty but as many of these happen shortly after the warranty has expired like in my case there is no recourse. this repair is nearly $5000 and is just …”
2018-11-09 · Unknown Or Other · 43,475 mi“my sunroof glass exploded while driving on highway this morning. it is a single panel glass. the remaining of the glass curved upward and it makes me think that this is a spontaneous explosion . there are no other damages on the car. outside temperature was 29 f this morning when it happened.…”
2010-06-20 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 4,500 mi“the brakes fail on a lexus 2010 hybird 250 when you go over a bump or railroad tracks at 40 miles per hour. they just release and you have to take your foot off the brakes and put it back on. i reported it to the dealer twice and the last time was told that it is a characteristic of the hybird car. *tr…”
2010-03-15 · Steering · 1,300 mi“this is more of a concern and a inquiry. i recently purchased a 2010 lexus ls460 awd. i have notice that when making u-turns or sharp turns, the steering wheel fails to return to center by itself, and when i turn it back my self the wheel is no longer aligned with the car. i.e the normal position of the steering to go straight, is off about 90 de…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.