2014 Lexus Ls460 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (4) · Vehicle Speed Control (2) · Structure:body:door (1)
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Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Service bulletins (265)
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.
Service Brakes 2023-04-03 · 23LE04_Dealer Le · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: although the brake booster and brake booster pump assembly are covered by lexus?s new vehicle limited warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related
Service Brakes 2023-03-02 · 23LE04- Multiple · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: although the brake booster and brake booster pump assembly are covered by lexus?s new vehicle limited warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related
Lane Departure 2023-03-02 · L-SB-0009-23 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2017 model year ls 460 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, abs, and/or trac warning lights are on and/or a check vsc message displays. one or more of the following specific diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs) c1391, c1252, c1256, or c1253 will be stored in the vehicle memo
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Showing the 6 most recent of 265 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2020-10-27 · Vehicle Speed Control · 12,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. the contact stated that while driving and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward (involuntary acceleration). the contact had no control of the vehicle and he pressed the brake pedal. the vehicle hit the post of a fence on the other side of the street. there was minor damage to the right front fender but it fell…”
2020-10-17 · Service Brakes · 66,500 mi“from underneath the car barks every time break pedal is pressed at any speed. constant beeping inside my car, couldn't figure what it was or where it was coming from. bad brake booster and "actuator". safety!!!…”
2020-06-29 · Service Brakes · 90,000 mi“brake system makes , "bark" noise when stopping. noise can actually be heard behind the instrument panel dash area inside the vehicle. vehicle running and in motion. any speed. pretty much happens every day of driving. i have a concern for brake and vehicle safety when parked , vehicle running, no noise when brake pedal applied. commom proble wi…”
2020-06-01 · Service Brakes“brake pedal started pulsating and warning lights came on. took to mechanic he replaced the brake accumulator first then the brake actuator. the car has only completed 64,000 miles. *tr…”
2018-05-02 · Vehicle Speed Control · 39,300 mi“driving in las vegas on paradise rd (north), somewhere around e desert inn rd intersection. my speed was about 30-35 mph. there were steel plates on the road. pre-crash system of my lexus suddenly activated without any reason (maximum break strenght, seat belts also tightened) and completely stopped the car. it was extremely scarry. i did some re…”
2017-06-12 · Service Brakes · 17,336 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. when the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (steve landers toyota), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. there were multiple technical service bulletins, but no specific repair remedy from the manufacturer. the …”
2017-04-14 · Structure:body:door · 30,306 mi · 🔥 fire“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. while driving approximately 30 mph, a burnt odor developed inside the cabin of the vehicle. the contact did not know the origin of the odor. the contact noticed smoke coming from the passenger side door panel near the location of the courtesy light. the vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnostic testin…”
2016-06-28 · Electrical System · 17,690 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. the contact stated that rodents entered into hood of the vehicle and chewed the wiring harness and knock sensor. the failure recurred twice. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the wiring harness needed to be replaced. the vehicle was repaired. the manufacturer was notified of the f…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.