Lexus Ls 460

Model Ls 460 made by Lexus got 27 consumer complains as well as 14 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding air bags and electrical system. The car has one 4.6 engine.

Model 2007

Engine [L]CylindersTransmissionDriveEstimate MPG (city/highway/combined)Unadjusted MPG (city/highway/combined)FuelFuel costClassRelease date
4.6 8Semiautomatic, 8 gearsR19/27/2220.8489/34.6499/25.4018Premium1945MIDSIZE CARS

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
AIR BAGS
LSB-0003-1001/13/201010033557Lexus: supplemental restraint systems. some model vehicles may exhibit an srs light on condition with dtc b1861 and/or b1866. after confirming the vehicle condition matches the bulletin, it will direct you to replace the instrument panel08/23/2010
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
0050704/12/200710021579Installation cautions for emvn & hdd. *kb06/06/2007
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - SOFTWARE
LSB-0015-1002/04/201010034245Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field fix procedures des10/29/2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
L-SB-0033-0812/23/200810025982Lexus: engine control: some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration and in some cases set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2119 (throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance). *pe rev1 updated 6/8/09. *pe09/22/2008
0120704/30/200710021582Rattle or squeak from engine compartment. *kb06/06/2007
0020704/18/200710021581Rattle noise from engine. *kb06/06/2007
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS
(LSC)8LA02/20/200810024311Limited service campaign (lsc)8la - 2007 model year ls460 and ls460l idler pulleys. csc was received. *nj04/03/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
L-SB-0033-0812/23/200810025982Lexus: engine control: some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration and in some cases set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2119 (throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance). *pe rev1 updated 6/8/09. *pe09/22/2008
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
0040704/16/200710021580Brake hold system does not release upon acceleration. *kb06/06/2007
STEERING
LSB-0035-08 REV206/11/200810036927Lexus: vehicle pulling to one side. procedure to correct pulling condition on certain vehicles. symptoms may include-driving straight ahead and vehicle drifts to right/left while driver holds steering wheel; driver steers right or left w04/20/2011
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
LSB-0035-08 REV206/11/200810036927Lexus: vehicle pulling to one side. procedure to correct pulling condition on certain vehicles. symptoms may include-driving straight ahead and vehicle drifts to right/left while driver holds steering wheel; driver steers right or left w04/20/2011
TIRES - PRESSURE MONITORING AND REGULATING SYSTEMS
0720609/22/200610021172Tire pressure warning valve/sensor activation. *kb03/19/2007
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL - ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LSB-0059-1207/10/201210045639Lexus: precaution information on removal, inspection, installation of accelerator pedal sensor assembly, which requires no lubrication. models 2001-13 ct200h, es300, 300h, 330, 350, gs300, 350, 450, 450h, 460, gx460, 470, hs250h, is f, is09/12/2012
VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES - EXTERIOR
0030704/23/200710021583Wind noise from mirror base. *kb06/06/2007

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
11/28/201062000
 I just received a recall notice--valve spring replacement safety recall notice from lexus. i called my dealer and was told the first available appointment for this recall was in one year--nov. 2011. i feel that if a recall is warranted, i should not have to wait one year to have it done.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE
12/01/20101
 2007 lexus ls460. consumer received a recall notice stating that the engine could fail which could lead to a crash. *kb when the consumer contacted the dealer to make an appointment, he was informed the earliest appointment available was the second week in january 2011. *jb
EQUIPMENT
08/03/2007004/01/2007
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460. the contact felt that the park assist feature was unsafe. the vin, engine size and number of cylinders were unknown. there had been no failure to date. the current mileage was 5,000.
EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
03/02/2009108/01/2007
 2007 lexus ls460 has a visibility problem with the back window. *nj the consumer stated the dealer told him to use the video system to see what was behind him when backing up. the navigation system did not show the middle street when the exact address was not known. *jb
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
03/01/2010370001
 I filed on 3-2-10 the event that my car stopped running when i was on the 405 freeway going 65 or 70 mph. it turns out that the computer that runs the fuel injectors broke down and needed to be replaced. this is on a three year old lexus ls460. *tr
PARKING BRAKE
10/30/2003170001
 Re: 2007 lexus ls460 parking assist collision warning system. lexus 2007-09 ls460 cars have a rear radar distance warning alert beeper when backing up. however, its beeper is located in the rear of the car, and its sound level is too low to be heard by most elderly people and especially hearing impaired individuals. this is extremely dangerous that may cause serious injury or death of small children playing behind the car. i called lexus national customer satisfaction at 1-800 255-3987, and they said the system is working at designed and they refuse to authorize any changes or to increase to volume of the beeper. there is a front beeper also, but volume is ok. i have twice backed into objects causing damage, but thankfully no injury to anyone yet. *tr
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
09/12/2007205/31/2007
 I have had a couple of unsafe situations with my car due to inadequate throttle response when trying to pass a car or merge into a freeway. the delay in accelerating, due to the transmission trying to find the appropriate gear to match the engine acceleration required. i was told by the service folks at the dealership that unfortunately the condition is inherent in the design (8-speed auto). mercedes benz had the same problem with their new 7-speed transmission until they fixed it. *tr
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
11/03/2008172911
 A driver of the ls460 series for 16 years. new car every 3 years. my 2007 ls460 was the 3rd car at a red light when it began to accelerate with my foot on the brake. mild 2nd episode 2/7/2009 took all of my energy to hold the car from smashing into the 2 cars ahead of me. shifted in neutral and then park. car finally stopped. took the car to my hospital parking lot. lexus dealer picked-up the car and kept it for 2 weeks. told nothing wrong. was then sent to a hearing with the national center for dispute settlement. the lexus engineer stated that no electrical fault was documented on the computer. the ruling was against me as it only happened once. i wrote to the president of lexus offering to switch cars with him. no response. i do not allow my wife to drive this car. do not drive with my grandchildren in this car. i limit my driving in this car and stay a great distance behind vehicles in front of me. have called the manager of my dealership 11 times to get a final answer- that he could do nothing for me. the lexus people are well aware of my incident have letters from them. *tw
SUSPENSION
09/30/2009205581
 I took my 2007 lexus ls460 into lexus of reno for it's 15k mile service on 11.12.08. during that service the dealer reported the tires in good condition with 8/32 of tread remaining. on 9.30.09 i returned to lexus of reno for my 20k mile service. i was told that my tires were worn to the cords and that the left rear tread was separating from the tire body. they advised me the tires are very dangerous and i should not drive on them. they reported the tires are now at 0/32 of tread remaining although just looking at the tires the tread seemed to be more than adequate. i was told i did something to the vehicle to cause all four wheels to become misaligned. i took the vehicle to a local tire dealer and had all four tires replaced and the vehicle aligned. i did not keep the old tires as i concluded the problem was with the vehicle and not the tires. i do not drive this car hard. if i had done something horrendous enough to cause all four tires to become misaligned i would remember it. i can recall nothing that would have caused such damage. therefore, there may be something wrong with the vehicle. *tr
06/25/2008316001
 Tl*the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460. while driving 55 mph, the contact swerved to the left to avoid another vehicle and lost control of his vehicle temporarily. the vehicle leaned so much that it moved over almost two entire lanes. there was a lot of body roll in the vehicle. the dealer confirmed the contact's diagnosis and stated that it was due to the torsion bar, which controls body roll. the failure mileage was 31,600 and current mileage is 33,500.update 10/01/08 *cw updated 10/02/08. *jb
TIRES
08/04/201022433
 On a recent service visit to lexus on august 4, 2010 i was informed that
08/09/2008217001
 The complaint has nothing to do with an accident but the poor wear of dunlop sp sport maxx tires. i have a 2007 lexus ls460 and the front tire/driver side blew out. i replaced it with the spare tire and within two weeks my wife went to have the car serviced for an oil change. it was brought and shown to her attention that all of the tires on the car are wearing poorly. this car has only 22520 miles on it and to have to replace all four tires from the time of purchase because of the failure of dunlops manufacturing is a disgrace. i am reporting this in order to have this researched and hoping for some answers and/or compensation. if not, i will have to go further to get some type of resolution. my wife was lucky not to have been in an accident because of this. she was definitely informed that she needs to replace these tires because it would not be safe to drive very long with the tires condition. even the spare that was placed on the car and driven for two weeks is starting to show signs of the same problem. there has to be something wrong with the manufacturing of the tires and would like very much to get some answers. thank you very much for your time. *tr
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
09/11/200937000
 I arrived home after dinner, drove my 2007 lexus ls460 (equipped with keyless ignition) into my attached garage, closed the garage door and, leaving the key fob inside the vehicle, i entered my home and eventually went to sleep. i was awoken at approx. 2:15am by a carbon monoxide alarm located in the foyer inside my home adjacent to the entrance to the garage. i entered the garage to discover that the car
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
10/31/200930000
 The speed control in my 2007 lexus ls460 fails to disconnect when light pressure (tap) is applied to brakes at any speed. a slight deceleration is noticed, however, the speed control does not disconnect as on every other vehicle i have owned. my dealership has looked at the problem and lexus corporate sent a special technician to investigate my concern. i was told that this is the way the lexus speed control works.
VISIBILITY - GLASS, SIDE/REAR
03/02/2009108/01/2007
 2007 lexus ls460 has a visibility problem with the back window. *nj the consumer stated the dealer told him to use the video system to see what was behind him when backing up. the navigation system did not show the middle street when the exact address was not known. *jb

Car dealers selling


StateCityZipNamePhone
CAROSEVILLE95661LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE916-783-9111
GASMYRNA30080NALLEY LEXUS