AI Damage2007 Lexus LS460L: common problems
Owners of the 2007 Lexus LS460L filed 20 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 20
- involving a crash
- 1
What fails most often
- 1 Service brakes 35% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 15% of all complaints
- 3 Engine 15% of all complaints
- 4 Fuel/propulsion system 15% of all complaints
- 5 Powertrain 15% of all complaints
- 6 Fuel system 10% of all complaints
- 7 Vehicle speed control 10% of all complaints
- 8 Electronic stability control 5% of all complaints
- Service brakes: 7 complaints (35% of all).
- Electrical system: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Engine: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Fuel/propulsion system: 3 complaints (15% of all).
- Powertrain: 3 complaints (15% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 20 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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Powertrain | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel system | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 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.
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.
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.
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.
Called lexus state they had a recall on it but will refuse to repair if lights came on after 2016
The front windows have a serious wind noise issue in all earlier ls model( that's what the dealer told me) upgrades have been done to it by the dealer & the problem still exists. 2 other upgrades could be done but they'll reduce the wind noise by 15% & can't be eliminated! The design has a problem.
Dashboard is defective and "melting." surface has become reflective and as a result of the defect causing glare on the windshield which makes it difficult if not impossible to see under certain lighting conditions.
There is a buzzing noise/vibration coming from the brake pedal and engine compartment. I am pretty certain, but not 100% that when this noise is present, my braking ability is diminished. It is a very unsettling feeling when it does happen and it seems to be happening with greater frequency.
There was also a tsib (technical service information bulletin) issued on december 2, 2009 for "brake actuator knock noise" l-sb-0178-09 lexus are now covering this part for 48 months or 50,000 miles. I believe strongly that there should be more done as this is a very serious problem that is a known defect.
When owners complained
NHTSA complaints by filing year. The peak shows at what age the problems show up most.
Comparison
By complaint count this model year ranks 8,257 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 23% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LS460L has 10 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 20, above average.
What to check before buying
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Fuel/propulsion system. Fuel smell, leaks, rough running, fuel-system codes.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460L?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: service brakes, electrical system, engine. Total complaints: 20. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: hesitation when accelerating (10%), fuel system, fuel smell (5%), knocking, grinding or other noise (5%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2007 Lexus LS460L?
NHTSA lists 0 manufacturer service bulletins for this year. A bulletin tells dealers how to diagnose or fix a known issue; it is not a recall.
Should I buy a 2007 Lexus LS460L from a US auction?
Owner complaints describe defects, not crash damage. Before bidding, check the components listed above and review the lot photos: VinWind builds a report of visible and hidden damage by VIN.
Other 2007 models
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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.