2009 Lexus LS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460 years
- More complaints than other years 4th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 2 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA about the 2009 Lexus LS460. That ranks 4th out of 11 LS460 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (6 complaints, 60%), typically at around 93,594 miles. There are 2 safety recalls covering this model year.
- 10owner complaints
- 2safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2009 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 | 6 | 60% | 93,594 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 10% | 106,138 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 10% | 70,150 | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 10% | 106,138 | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 10% | 38,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 10% | 44,411 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 10% | 70,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 10% | 106,138 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2009 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.
Steering:electric power assist system
Problem: 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.
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
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 2009 LEXUS LS460. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, an abnormal ticking noise would emit from the vehicle as the indicator light would flash on the instrument panel. Over time, the ABS warning light and a message to pull over and drive to the nearest dealer were…
At approximately 97k miles while driving on the highway all brake lights illuminated on the dash and a message displayed 'immediately pull over safely and contact your lexus dealer for assistance' i took the car to lexus dealer the next day and after inspection it was determined the brake actuator…
The vehicle almost caused my elderly parents to get into an accident. The power to the vehicle is lost. The gas pedal would not accelerate and the steering wheel pulled the vehicle to one direction. The car was in motion when the light came on "check vsc" system. Lexus has had a problem with the…
While driving down the road i had five warning lights to come on a red master warning light red brake warning light electronic control brake warnings yellow abs light and a slip indicator light the next day the lights went out they stayed off approximately 3 days then they came on again that's when…
The 2009 lexus ls460 has the same melting dash and door rests as the 2007/2008 lexus ls 460. It is unsafe to have the dashboard as shiny as it is when it melts. Melting dash and arm rests. After multiple class action law suits were filed, lexus approved replacement of of the dash and door panels on…
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 | 10 | 2 |
| 2008 LS460 | 79 | 2 |
| 2007 LS460 | 74 | 2 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus LS460?
Owners most often report service brakes, electronic stability control (esc), engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 6 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2009 Lexus LS460?
Yes, 2 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2009 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 2009 has more complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.