2007 Lexus LS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460 years
- Far more complaints than other years 2nd of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus LS460. That ranks 2nd out of 11 LS460 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (23 complaints, 31%), typically at around 109,000 miles. Complaints mention 4 crashes, 1 fire, 2 injuries. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 74owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 4complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2007 Lexus LS460 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 23 | 31% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 11 | 15% | 72,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 7 | 9% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Power Train | 6 | 8% | 59,453 | — | — |
| Engine | 5 | 7% | 60,095 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 7% | 35,000 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 4 | 5% | 100,502 | — | — |
| Suspension | 4 | 5% | 26,079 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 4% | 100,500 | — | — |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 3 | 4% | 49,500 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 3 | 4% | 50,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 3 | 4% | 64,721 | — | — |
| Equipment | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 3% | 115,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 2 | 3% | 22,067 | — | — |
| Visibility | 2 | 3% | — | — | — |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1% | 121,000 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 1% | 109,000 | — | — |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 1% | — | — | — |
| Parking Brake | 1 | 1% | 17,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Air | 1 | 1% | 111,000 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Electric | 1 | 1% | 17,291 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1% | 106,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 1% | 122,659 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2007 Lexus LS460 recalls (2)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Problem: 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.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Engine and engine cooling:engine
Problem: 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.
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the interior door panel rubber was detaching from the interior frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that touching the door panel interior covering with a finger caused the part to detach from their vehicle. The contact had taken the…
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the Traction Control, brakes, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated. A message also informed the driver to âPull Over Immediately and Contact the Dealerâ. The contact was…
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THERE WAS A GLARE REFLECTING OFF THE DASHBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING HER VISIBILITY AFFECTED BY THE GLARE. THE VEHICLE TO NALLEY LEXUS ROSWELL (980 MANSELL RD, ROSWELL, GA 30076, [redacted]) HOWEVER, A…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY AND CREATED A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM WOOD LEXUS (4610 E 96TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, [redacted]) WHERE IT…
Other Lexus LS460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 LS460 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 LS460 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 LS460 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 LS460 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 LS460 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 LS460 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 LS460 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 LS460 | 17 | 2 |
| 2009 LS460 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 LS460 | 79 | 2 |
| 2007 | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460?
Owners most often report service brakes, structure, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 23 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2007 Lexus LS460?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2007 Lexus LS460 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS460 model years, the 2007 has far more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.