AI DamageLexus LS460L: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lexus LS460L across 4 model years: 39 owner complaints and 0 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 33% of all complaints
- 2 Vehicle speed control 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 13% of all complaints
- 4 Electrical system 10% of all complaints
- 5 Structure 10% of all complaints
- 6 Engine and cooling 8% of all complaints
- 7 Fuel/propulsion system 8% of all complaints
- 8 Fuel system 8% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 13 complaints (33% of all), 1 of them with a crash reported by the owner.
- Vehicle speed control: 6 complaints (15% of all).
- Engine: 5 complaints (13% of all).
- Electrical system: 4 complaints (10% of all).
- Structure: 4 complaints (10% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 39 NHTSA complaints mention each symptom (automatic count from complaint text; one complaint can mention several).
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 | 0 |
What owners report
Short excerpts of NHTSA complaints in the original wording. These are owner statements not verified by NHTSA; personal data removed.
Brake failure. Foot on brake entering garage, no response from the brake pedal, pedal began to sink to the floor and the traction/skid control light came on, as pedal went to the floor car jumped several 100 rpm's, pedal still to the floor did not stop until running into garage cabinets.
On febuary 9th at approxmately 10am I experienced a sudden acceleration problem on my 2007 lexxus 460l car.the car acclerated out of my control, in reverse, in to a cement pillar in an underground parking lot. I then put the car in drive and it acclerated even faster in to a cement wall.
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.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460l. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor, and the vehicle variable gear ratio system and virtual station system lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired.
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.
After having the fuel pressure sensor gasket changed for the recall, I have had a strong fuel smell in the cabin. Taken to the dealer, spent nine weeks looking for the leak.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-05.