2010 Lexus Ls460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (5) · Steering (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.
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 (203)
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
2023-04-24 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip:abs Warning Light · 170,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. the contact stated that the abs, brake, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the abs module was faulty and needed to…”
2022-02-02 · Steering · 120,000 mi“the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while driving at 20-25 mph, the warning message 'have your dealer check the vgrs system" was illuminated. the contact stated that he also noticed that the steering wheel was no longer centered. the contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. the contact stated that the failure reoc…”
2021-05-03 · Service Brakes · 121,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. the contact stated while driving at various speeds, a brake failure warning message appeared on the instrument panel. the contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was taken to wilkie lexus (568 lancaster ave, haverford, pa 19041) where it was diagnosed with the brake a…”
2020-08-19 · Service Brakes“2010 lexus ls 460. consumer writes in regards to dealer refusing to perform brake actuator/pump defect safety recall. *ld the consumer stated she was not made aware of the safety recall. the safety recall had expired. the manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance. *js…”
2019-07-08 · Unknown Or Other“inside door elbow rest is very sticky in hot days and get dirty very easy. i will be waiting for a response. thank you…”
2018-11-30 · Service Brakes · 75,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owned a 2010 lexus ls460. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to skid on the freeway. when the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. as a result, the vehicle crashed into a side embankment, bounced back onto the freeway, turned 360 degrees, and crashed into the embankment again. the vehicle then bounced …”
2018-06-14 · Service Brakes · 195,000 mi“i am experiencing an anti lock brakes actuator failure. upon starting the vehicle it gives the warning "stop the vehicle and contact a dealer". i have did this and found that this is an issue that toyota/lexus is aware of as they have issued a service bulletin about it and offered an extended warranty. however, the extended warranty is limited …”
2017-08-15 · Service Brakes · 40,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. while driving 65 mph, the steering wheel began to shake and vibrate when the contact depressed the brake pedal. lexus of westminster in westminster, california diagnosed that the brakes were worn. the brakes were replaced, but the failure recurred. auto clinic of irvine, california, a non-lexus dealer, perfo…”
2016-04-11 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 28,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. while driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitated whenever the contact attempted to accelerate. the rpms increased and the vehicle made a growling noise, but did not accelerate. there was no warning indicator. the failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnos…”
2012-10-22 · Vehicle Speed Control · 39,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. while driving approximately 5 mph, the vehicle suddenly accelerated independently until crashing into a post. the contact was not injured. the vehicle was later taken to the dealer for diagnostic testing. the technician was unable to diagnose the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not availab…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.