Model year record

2010 Lexus LS460 recalls & problems

The 2010 Lexus LS460 has 2 safety recalls and 17 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is service brakes (5 complaints).

Recalls2safety recalls

Complaints17filed by owners

Crashes · fires4 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths5 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineOct 15, 2014

Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V647000422,509 vehicles

Problem: 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.

SteeringMay 21, 2010

Electric power assist system

Recall 10V2180003,800 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

Fuel economy

LS 460

19mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 24 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $4,350/year to fuel

LS 460 AWD

18mpg combined

City / highway	16 / 23 mpg
Fuel	Premium Gasoline

4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel

EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Injuries	Typical mileage*
Service brakes	5	1	3	98,000 mi
Steering	3	0	0	300 mi
Unknown or other	2	1	2	—
Service brakes, hydraulicAntilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light	2	1	2	—
Vehicle speed control	2	2	0	—
Exterior lightingTurn signal	1	0	0	—
Power train	1	0	0	—
Fuel system, gasoline	1	0	0	—
Fuel/propulsion system	1	0	0	—
Air bags	1	1	3	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Abs warning light
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 be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
Apr 10, 2023 · 170,000 miles
Steering
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 reoccurred while driving and the warning message remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V218000 (Steering) because the recall had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The…
Nov 2, 2021 · 120,000 miles
Service brakes
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 ACTUATOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO COVER 20% OF THE PARTS COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,000.
May 3, 2021 · 121,000 miles
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
Aug 19, 2020
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
Feb 1, 2018
Air bagsCrash3 injuries
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 BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT…
Nov 21, 2018 · 75,000 miles
Service brakes
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 BY MILEAGE AND YEARS. BEING A KEY SAFETY COMPONENT IN VEHICLE OPERATION, I AM REQUESTING THIS ISSUE BE CONVERTED INTO A RECALL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET REPAIR ASSISTANCE FROM LEXUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THEY DENIED THE REQUEST BASED ON MILEAGE.
May 4, 2018 · 195,000 miles
Service brakes
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, PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN TSB: L-SB-0036-15 REV, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY A LEXUS DEALER, A LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC MUST BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER…
Mar 19, 2013 · 40,000 miles

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.