AI Damage2010 Lexus LS460L: common problems
Owners of the 2010 Lexus LS460L filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about vehicle speed control and electrical system. Details by component below, with sources.
Key figures
- Owner complaints
- 7
What fails most often
- 1 Vehicle speed control 29% of all complaints
- 2 Electrical system 14% of all complaints
- 3 Engine and cooling 14% of all complaints
- 4 Service brakes 14% of all complaints
- 5 Steering 14% of all complaints
- 6 Structure 14% of all complaints
- 7 Suspension 14% of all complaints
- Vehicle speed control: 2 complaints (29% of all).
- Electrical system: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Engine and cooling: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Service brakes: 1 complaints (14% of all).
- Steering: 1 complaints (14% of all).
Symptoms owners describe
How many of the 7 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) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine and cooling | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | 2 | 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.
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.
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.
The suspension then broke, then the axle links after that the car has problems driving it shakes side to side. There was always this one problem where you would have the headlights off the gas pedal was delayed, when you pushed on it the car took like 4-5 sec to actually drive( we still have that issue) we take our…
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…
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.
Tl 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.
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 12,538 of 36,656 model years in the NHTSA data (top 34% most complained about).
On average one model year of the LS460L has 10 complaints (4 years in the data). This year has 7, below average.
What to check before buying
- Vehicle speed control. Accelerator pedal, cruise control, throttle codes.
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine and cooling. Radiator and fan after a frontal hit, coolant level and condition, overheating.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
Other years of this model
Questions and answers
What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus LS460L?
Owner complaints to NHTSA most often mention: vehicle speed control, electrical system, engine and cooling. Total complaints: 7. The most frequent symptoms in complaint texts: A/C or heater (14%), hesitation when accelerating (14%), headlights and tail lights (14%).
How many service bulletins (TSB) were issued for the 2010 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 2010 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 2010 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.