Fuel system
Filed Mar 24, 2019
I STARTED TO SMELL A STRONG FUEL SMELL AT STARTUP INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OF THE CAR. THEN THE FUEL SMELL DISSIPATE AFTER DRIVEN.
- NHTSA ID
- 11191201
- Incident
- Jan 23, 2019
- Mileage
- 71,000 mi
2011 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.
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Latest Mar 24, 2019
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.
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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.
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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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Overview
Our database contains 5 NHTSA owner-reported complaints for the 2011 Lexus LS460, most frequently naming the engine, electrical and fuel system categories. 232 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.
Complaint activity over time
When owners filed reports about this model year
View as table
| Month | Complaints filed | Cumulative |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | 2 | 2 |
| Dec 2011 | 1 | 3 |
| May 2017 | 1 | 4 |
| Mar 2019 | 1 | 5 |
What owners report
Complaints grouped by the component NHTSA recorded
- Engine240.0%
- Electrical120.0%
- Fuel system120.0%
- Suspension120.0%
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
No recalls in our database for this model year
That does not guarantee a specific vehicle is unaffected — recalls are issued against VINs, and new campaigns are announced regularly. Check a VIN on NHTSA.gov.
Recent owner complaints
Reports submitted to NHTSA, shown in the owner's own words
Engine
Filed May 7, 2017
WHEN I'M DRIVING, ESPECIALLY WHEN TURNING A CORNER, MY CAR SUDDENLY DECELERATES FOR SEVERAL SECONDS EVEN WHEN I'M PRESSING THE EXCELERATOR. IF I NEEDED POWER IN A CRUNCH SITUATION, I WOULD BE OUT OF LUCK. THIS MAINLY HAPPENS DURING IN-TOWN DRIVING. I'VE EXPERIENCED THIS MANY TIMES BUT THIS IS MY 1ST REPORT.
- NHTSA ID
- 10983916
- Incident
- May 5, 2017
- Mileage
- 48,000 mi
Electrical
Filed Dec 16, 2011
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2011 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO START THE KEYLESS IGNITION AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO START. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED THERE WAS AN ADDITIONAL REMOTE KEY FOB LOCATED INSIDE THE VEHICLE; HOWEVER ONCE THE SECOND KEY FOB WAS PERMANENTLY REMOVED FROM THE VEHICLE, THE KEYLESS IGNITION BEGAN TO OPERATE. THE CONTACT DETECTED WHENEVER A SECOND KEY WAS PRESENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF THE VEHICLE, IT WOULD PREVENT THE IGNITION OPERATION. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE PROBLEM. THE CONTACT EXPRESSED THE POTENTIAL SAFETY RISKS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 10,000. UPDATED 1-20-2012 *LN UPDATED 1-20-2012 *BF UPDATED 01/27/12
- NHTSA ID
- 10440199
- Incident
- Dec 6, 2011
- Mileage
- 10,000 mi
Suspension
Filed Oct 12, 2011
VIBRATION AT LOW SPEED 30 TO 40 MILES AND HOUR, ALSO VIBRATION AT 60 AND ABOVE. TIRES HAVE BEEN REPLACED AND VIBRATION CONTINUES. *KB
- NHTSA ID
- 10429571
- Incident
- Apr 6, 2011
Engine
Filed Oct 12, 2011
ENGINE WENT INTO SAFE MODE WHILE TRAVELING ABOUT 65 MILES AN HOUR WHILE PRESSING THE GAS PEDAL, IT APPEARS A CYLINDER MISFIRED. *KB
- NHTSA ID
- 10429570
- Incident
- Oct 8, 2011
Manufacturer communications
A bulletin sent by a manufacturer to its dealers. Not a recall, and repairs are not necessarily free.
23LE04- Multiple
SERVICE BRAKES
DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Pump Assembly and/or Brake Booster, depending on the model.
KLG Dealer Packa
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
KLG Technical In
EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
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.
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
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.