Model year record
2011 Lexus LS460 recalls & problems
The 2011 Lexus LS460 has no safety recalls on file with NHTSA, and 5 owner complaints. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).
Safety recalls
No safety recalls have been filed for the 2011 Lexus LS460.
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.
Crash test ratings
2011 Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
2011 Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD
| Frontal crash | Not Rated |
|---|---|
| Side crash | Not Rated |
| Rollover | Not Rated |
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program). Ratings are comparable only between vehicles of similar size and weight, and ratings from 2011 on use tougher tests than earlier years. Photos: NHTSA.
Fuel economy
LS 460
| 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 L
| 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
| City / highway | 16 / 23 mpg |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
4.6 L · 8 cyl · Automatic (S8) · All-Wheel Drive · about $4,550/year to fuel
LS 460 L AWD
| 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 | Typical mileage* |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and engine cooling | 1 | — |
| Suspension | 1 | — |
| Unknown or other | 1 | — |
| Electrical system | 1 | — |
| Engine | 1 | — |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | — |
*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
- Fuel/propulsion system
I STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG FUEL SMELL AT STARTUP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THEN THE FUEL SMELL DISSIPATE AFTER DRIVEN.
- Engine
WHEN I'M DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING A CORNER, MY CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING THE EXCELERATOR. IF I NEEDED POWER IN A CRUNCH SITUATION, I WOULD BE OUT OF LUCK. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS DURING IN-TOWN DRIVING. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS MANY TIMES BUT THIS IS MY 1ST REPORT.
- Electrical system
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO START THE KEYLESS IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL REMOTE KEY FOB LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER ONCE THE SECOND KEY FOB WAS PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE KEYLESS IGNITION BEGAN TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT DETECTED WHENEVER A SECOND KEY WAS PRESENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE IGNITION OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 1-20-2012 *LN UPDATED 1-20-2012 *BF UPDATED 01/27/12
- Suspension
VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED 30 TO 40 MILES AND HOUR, ALSO VIBRATION AT 60 AND ABOVE. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND VIBRATION CONTINUES. *KB
- Engine and engine cooling
ENGINE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, IT APPEARS A CYLINDER MISFIRED. *KB
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.