2013 Lexus LS460 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS460 years
- Not enough data 5th of 11 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2013 Lexus LS460. That ranks 5th out of 11 LS460 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (7 complaints, 78%), typically at around 18,000 miles. Complaints mention 2 crashes. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 9owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 2complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2013 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 | 7 | 78% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Child Seat | 1 | 11% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 9,314 | — | — |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 1 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% | 9,314 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 11% | 37,000 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 11% | 18,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2013 Lexus LS460 recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
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.
My 2013 Lexus LS460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (C1391 - Leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code C1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 MPH…
Brake pedal on vehicle requires significant force to trigger brake lamps to turn on. In many instances, the vehicle can come to a complete stop before the brake lamps are triggered. Consumer has resolved the issue and would like to withdrawal the complaint.
While coming to stop, car suddenly and violently accelerated. Hard braking held the car and only placing car in park stopped the acceleration,
I am having issues with my brake actuator and abs system. Lexus had a warranty campaign for this issue with the prior generation 07 to 10 lexus ls460 yet this issue persists with 2013 ls460 .they are aware of this problem my car had almost no braking ability and it is unsafe to drive to add insult…
This is a whistleblowing complaint against toyota motor corporation so please re-direct my communications as appropriate. After i pointed out to lexus corporate in writing their car seat installation instructions in the owners manual for the ls460 was incorrect they acknowledged it was incorrect…
Other Lexus LS460 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 LS460 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 LS460 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 LS460 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 LS460 | 8 | 1 |
| 2013 | 9 | 1 |
| 2012 LS460 | 3 | 0 |
| 2011 LS460 | 5 | 0 |
| 2010 LS460 | 17 | 2 |
| 2009 LS460 | 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 2013 Lexus LS460?
Owners most often report service brakes, child seat, engine problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 7 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2013 Lexus LS460?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2013 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 2013 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.