2012 Lexus Ls460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Steering (1) · Service Brakes (1) · Air Bags (1)
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Compared against other Lexus Ls460 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (214)
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:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
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
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What owners report
2019-12-10 · Service Brakes · 94,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2012 lexus ls460. while driving approximately 45 mph, the brakes shook and the vehicle vibrated without warning. the contact called an unknown dealer and was informed that the rotors needed to be replaced. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who replaced the rotors and brake pads, but the failure recurred. the co…”
2019-03-20 · Air Bags · 75,000 mi“upon initial start up the airbag failure take to dealer immediately' warning light displayed. took to dealer that day, warning light went out but dealer obtained a code srs b19a6 indicating a problem with an open circuit on the headrest inflator. told to return if light comes back on, it did and required replacement of headrest inflator and the c…”
2014-04-17 · Steering · 1,400 mi“the 1st incident occurred in novato, ca making a right turn from the ignacio blvd bridge over 101n to nave dr. after a rain the previous day. when the front of the car slid slightly, the skid control turned the wheels sharply to the left forcing the car into the lane to my left. fortunately, there was no car in that lane or there would have been …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.