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2010 Lexus LS460

Recalls, owner-reported complaints, investigations and safety data

Data refreshed

Owner complaintsComplaints are reports submitted to NHTSA by owners and drivers. NHTSA does not verify most reports before publishing them, and a complaint does not establish that a defect exists. Volume is influenced by how many of a vehicle were sold, how long it has been on the road, and how much attention an issue has received.
17
Latest Apr 24, 2023
Safety recallsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
2
Latest Oct 15, 2014
InvestigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
0
Crash or fire reportedComplaints whose submitter recorded that a crash or a fire occurred. These are the reporter's own answers on the NHTSA form, not verified findings.
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5 injuries, 0 deaths reported

Overview

Our database contains 17 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2010 Lexus LS460, most frequently naming the brakes, steering and fuel system categories. 2 safety recalls have been issued covering this model year; and 203 manufacturer communications are on file.

Complaints are reports submitted by owners and drivers to NHTSA. They are not verified and do not establish that a defect exists.

What owners report

Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded

  • Brakes741.2%
  • Steering317.6%
  • Fuel system211.8%
  • Driver assistance211.8%
  • Exterior lighting15.9%
  • Powertrain (other)15.9%
  • Airbags15.9%

Percentages are of component mentions. A single complaint can name more than one component, so these do not sum to the total complaint count.

Safety recalls

2 campaigns cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov
14V647000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Oct 15, 2014
422,509 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
The remedy: 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.
Toyota Motor Engineering & ManufacturingView on NHTSA.gov
10V218000

STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM

May 21, 2010
3,800 units potentially affected
The defect: 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.
The 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.
The remedy: 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.
TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

Recent owner complaints

Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words

View all 17
Brakes
Filed Apr 24, 2023

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the ABS, brake, and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.

NHTSA ID
11518641
Incident
Apr 10, 2023
Mileage
170,000 mi
Steering
Filed Feb 2, 2022

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the warning message 'Have Your Dealer Check the VGRS System" was illuminated. The contact stated that he also noticed that the steering wheel was no longer centered. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and the warning message remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V218000 (Steering) because the recall had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

NHTSA ID
11449871
Incident
Nov 2, 2021
Mileage
120,000 mi
Brakes
Filed May 3, 2021

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BRAKE FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILKIE LEXUS (568 LANCASTER AVE, HAVERFORD, PA 19041) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO COVER 20% OF THE PARTS COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,000.

NHTSA ID
11414967
Incident
May 3, 2021
Mileage
121,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 19, 2020

2010 LEXUS LS 460. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALER REFUSING TO PERFORM BRAKE ACTUATOR/PUMP DEFECT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE SAFETY RECALL. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS

NHTSA ID
11349404
Incident
Aug 19, 2020
Filed Jul 8, 2019

INSIDE DOOR ELBOW REST IS VERY STICKY IN HOT DAYS AND GET DIRTY VERY EASY. I WILL BE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THANK YOU

NHTSA ID
11230194
Incident
Feb 1, 2018
AirbagsBrakes
Filed Nov 30, 2018
Crash reported3 injuries reported

TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE EMBANKMENT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.

NHTSA ID
11155150
Incident
Nov 21, 2018
Mileage
75,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Jun 14, 2018

I AM EXPERIENCING AN ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTUATOR FAILURE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT GIVES THE WARNING "STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONTACT A DEALER". I HAVE DID THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS IS AWARE OF AS THEY HAVE ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT IT AND OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER, 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. I HAVE TRIED TO GET REPAIR ASSISTANCE FROM LEXUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THEY DENIED THE REQUEST BASED ON MILEAGE.

NHTSA ID
11101808
Incident
May 4, 2018
Mileage
195,000 mi
Brakes
Filed Aug 15, 2017

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WORN. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AUTO CLINIC OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, A NON-LEXUS DEALER, PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN TSB: L-SB-0036-15 REV, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY A LEXUS DEALER, A LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC MUST BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 100,000 MILES UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2016 OR UNTIL THE MILEAGE CAP WAS REACHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.

NHTSA ID
11015583
Incident
Mar 19, 2013
Mileage
40,000 mi

Manufacturer communications

A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.

Safety Recall 22

EQUIPMENT

Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

L-SB-0006-22

EQUIPMENT

TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).

L-SB-0004-22

AIR BAGS

TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.

Lexus PRO19-02 -

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL; TIRES; WHEELS

POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.

L-SB-0046-21

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR; LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR

TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor.

L-SB-0018-14 Obs

EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.

Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

Compare model years

Complaint and recall counts across every year of this model

Lexus LS460 by model year
YearComplaintsRecallsInvestigationsIssue Index
2017200—
2016100—
2015410—
2014810—
2013910—
2012300—
2011500—
2010Viewing172052.5
2009102039.9
2008792045.8
2007742044.6

Higher-selling and older vehicles accumulate more reports. Counts are not failure rates and are not directly comparable between vehicles that sold in very different numbers. Older model years have had longer for reports to accumulate.