The 2010 Lexus LS460L has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is vehicle speed control (2 complaints).
Recalls2safety recalls
Complaints7filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints
Safety recalls
Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
NHTSA recall 14V647000 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 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.
Steering › Electric power assist system
NHTSA recall 10V218000 · May 21, 2010 · 3,800 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 L
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 L 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
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Vehicle speed control
2
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0
0
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Unknown or other
2
0
0
0
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Steering
1
0
0
0
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Structure Body
1
0
0
0
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Electrical system
1
0
0
0
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Suspension
1
0
0
0
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Service brakes
1
0
0
0
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Engine and engine cooling Engine › Crank/camshaft position sensor
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Apr 2, 2016 · 95,000 milesEngine and engine cooling › Engine › Crank/camshaft position sensor The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460 L. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the check engine and hazard warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an engine misfire. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured valve spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
Jun 11, 2019 · 130,000 milesService 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". 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.
May 21, 2018 · 24,545 milesUnknown or other CAR DASHBOARD AND SIDEBOARDS INSIDE THE DOORS START MELTING AND BECOME STICKY WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE DURING SUMMER. MATERIAL IS SO STICKY THAT IT COMES ON HANDS AND CLOTHES, AND IT ALSO LEAVES SMELL AND POSSIBLE FUMES IN THE CAR
Jun 11, 2014Electrical system THIS VEHICLE SEEMS LIKE IT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE START. EVER SINCE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM PRESTIGE LEXUS NJ, IT'S JUST BEEN GIVING US PROBLEMS ALL THE TIME. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS CAR WAS FACTORY DAMAGED, OR THE DEALERSHIP REWINDED THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR BECAUSE A CAR AT 30,000 MILES SHOULDN'T HAVE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY. WE PAYED A LOT FOR THE CAR AND PLUS EXTRA 2.000$ FOR WARRANTY DOESN'T HELP AT ALL, THESE COMPANY'S JUST WANT MONEY, THEY NEVER HELP. WE DRIVE THIS CAR VERY CAUTIOUSLY AND ONCE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUR AIR COMPRESSOR BROKE AND OUR CAR STOPPED IN TH MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO LEXUS. MANY TIME THIS CAR GIVES US PROBLEMS, THE ROTORS WE…
Aug 27, 2017 · 109,000 milesStructure › Body ON 08/27/2018 AT 11:30 A.M. I WAS DRIVING ON THE EXTENDED ON-RAMP TO ROUTE 288 IN CHESTERFIELD COUNTY, VA AT ABOUT 55 MPH. IT WAS SUNNY, NOT HUMID AND THE TEMPERATURE WAS IN THE HIGH 70'S; THE ROADWAY WAS SMOOTH AND CLEAR OF OBSTRUCTIONS. MY A/C WAS ON, THE WINDOWS WERE UP AND MY MOONROOF WAS CLOSED AND THE SHADE PROTECTOR WAS SHUT. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN MY SIGHT IN ANY DIRECTION. ALL OF A SUDDEN, I HEARD A VERY LOUD NOISE, LIKE A SHOTGUN GOING OFF IN A CLOSED ROOM, AND IN MY REAR VIEW MIRROR I SAW DEBRIS COMING FROM MY VEHICLE AND LANDING ON THE ROADWAY BEHIND ME. THINKING THAT SOMETHING HAD COME FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY CAR, I PULLED OVER AND EXAMINED THE REAR AND UNDERNEATH OF MY…
Jan 7, 2011 · 4,775 milesVehicle speed control AUTOMOBILE HESITATES, THEN SURGES UNDER NORMAL DRIVING CONDITIONS. THE CAR FEELS AS IF IT IS SHIFTING INTO NEUTRAL, THEN INTO GEAR, WHILE IN NORMAL DRIVING MODE, CAUSING A SUDDEN UNEXPECTED ACCELERATION. THIS PROBLEM HAS BEEN DEMONSTRATED AT: 1. NORMAL CITY DRIVING WITH NO ADDITIONAL THROTTLE APPLIED. 2. FREEWAY DRIVING WITH NO ADDITIONAL THROTTLE APPLIED. 3. FREEWAY DRIVING WITH CRUISE CONTROL. 4.WHEN STARTING FROM A DEAD STOP 5. WHEN ACCELERATING TO MERGE INTO TRAFFIC THIS ISSUE OCCURS IN ALL DRIVING MODES (ECO, NORMAL, POWER). IT IS INTERMITTENT, BUT HAS BEEN INCREASING IN FREQUENCY. BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM IS INTERMITTENT, THE THROTTLE RESPONSE IS UNPREDICTABLE. IT HAS CAUSED SEVERAL NEAR…
Sep 1, 2010 · 400 milesSteering TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460L. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT MADE A U-TURN AND THE STEERING WHEEL BECAME STUCK. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURE WAS NOTIFIED WHO OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 1100. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 400. UPDATED 02/03/11*LJ UPDATED 03/22/11
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.