Lexus LS460 Problems by Year
Lexus LS460 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LS460 year: 2007, 2008, 2010. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2008 LS460: 79 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2007 LS460: 74 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2010 LS460: 17 complaints, 2 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2016 LS460: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2017 LS460: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
- 2012 LS460: 3 complaints, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus LS460 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 79 | 8 | 3 |
| Structure | 20 | 4 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 18 | 6 | 10 |
| Power Train | 14 | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 13 | 4 | 0 |
| Engine | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 12 | 6 | 0 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 7 | 4 | 1 |
| Steering | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Suspension | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 6 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| Visibility | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Tires | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Wheels | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Parking Brake | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Seat Belts | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Child Seat | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus LS460 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 LS460 | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2016 LS460 | 1 | 0 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 LS460 | 4 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2014 LS460 | 8 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2013 LS460 | 9 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2012 LS460 | 3 | 0 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 LS460 | 5 | 0 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2010 LS460 | 17 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2009 LS460 | 10 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | More complaints than other years |
| 2008 LS460 | 79 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 LS460 | 74 | 2 | — | Service Brakes | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus LS460 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2007 (74), 2008 (79), 2010 (17) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical LS460 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus LS460?
Service Brakes, with 79 complaints across 8 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS460 have?
4 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.