NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2007–2017

Lexus LS 460 recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns and 212 owner complaints for the Lexus LS 460, covering model years 2007 to 2017. The 2008 model year drew the most complaints (79), and Service Brakes is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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4 recall campaigns on file
212 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
11 model years with data (2007–2017)

most complaints: 2008 (79 for that model year)
top component: Service Brakes (79 complaints)
latest recall 20V012000 (reported Jan 13, 2020)

16 complaints reporting a crash (7.5%)
3 complaints reporting a fire (1.4%)
6 complaints reporting an injury (2.8%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus LS 460 complaints by model year

11 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2008 model year has the most complaints: 79 of 212, or 37.3%. Next come 2007 (74) and 2010 (17). The fewest are for 2016, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Lexus LS 460 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus LS 460 complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury
2007	74	4	1	1
2008	79	5	1	2
2009	10	0	0	0
2010	17	4	0	2
2011	5	0	0	0
2012	3	0	0	0
2013	9	2	0	0
2014	8	1	1	0
2015	4	0	0	1
2016	1	0	0	0
2017	2	0	0	0
All model years	212	16	3	6

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus LS 460 components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Service Brakes is the component named most often, in 79 complaints (37.3% of all 212), followed by Structure (20) and Vehicle Speed Control (18).

Components named most often in Lexus LS 460 complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Lexus LS 460 complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Service Brakes	79	37.3%
Unknown or Other	21	9.9%
Structure	20	9.4%
Vehicle Speed Control	18	8.5%
Power Train	14	6.6%
Electrical System	13	6.1%
Engine	13	6.1%
Fuel/Propulsion System	12	5.7%
Engine and Engine Cooling	9	4.2%
Fuel System, Gasoline	8	3.8%
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	7	3.3%
Steering	7	3.3%
Suspension	7	3.3%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	6	2.8%
Air Bags	5	2.4%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus LS 460 recalls

4 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name LS 460, newest first. The 4 campaigns cover model years 2007 to 2015. 4 model years tie for the most campaigns (2 each).

4 recall campaigns

Lexus LS 460 recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s								2007: 2 campaigns	2008: 2 campaigns	2009: 2 campaigns
2010s	2010: 2 campaigns	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: 1 campaign	2014: 1 campaign	2015: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 20V012000
Reported Jan 13, 2020
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2013–2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 14V647000
Reported Oct 15, 2014
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model years 2007–2010
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.
Consequence:
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
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.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 10V309000
Reported Jul 6, 2010
Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine
Model years 2007–2008
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 Lexus passenger cars manufactured from August 26, 2005 through August 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.
Consequence:
The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on September 2, 2010. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 10V218000
Reported May 21, 2010
Steering › Electric Power Assist System
Model years 2009–2010
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.
Consequence:
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.
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.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus LS 460 questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus LS 460 have?

NHTSA lists 4 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus LS 460, covering model years 2007 to 2017. The most recent, 20V012000, was reported on January 13, 2020 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Lexus LS 460 model year has the most complaints?

The 2008 model year, with 79 of the 212 complaints in NHTSA’s file (37.3%). The next are 2007 (74) and 2010 (17). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus LS 460 complaint?

Service Brakes is the component named most often: 79 complaints, or 37.3% of all 212. Structure (20) and Vehicle Speed Control (18) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus LS 460?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus LS 460 complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 212 complaints, 16 report a crash, 3 a fire, 6 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.