Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
10,000 – 24,999 miles
618.8%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
515.6%
50,000 – 74,999 miles
825.0%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
39.4%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
928.1%
150,000+ miles
13.1%
When owners complained
A spike years after the car went on sale usually means a part wearing
out on schedule across the whole fleet — the kind of pattern no single
owner can see from inside their own car.
Aug 2007peak 3Mar 2022
Recalls on the 2007 Lexus LS 460
A complaint is one owner's allegation. A recall is the point at which
the manufacturer or a regulator agreed the defect is real and dangerous
enough to fix for free — however old the car is.
Canada — Transport Canada
Canada runs its own recall programme, and its campaigns do not
always mirror the American ones.
Recall 202172355,683 units in Canada
Electrical
Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note: This recall only affects the following block heater/cord part numbers: C014003034 PK5A408J09 PU14000904 C014003151 PK5A408J13 PU14000905 C014000885 PK5A489J11 PU14000907 C014000888 PK5A489J22 PU14000909 C014000907 PK5A410H00 PU14000911 C014100904 PU14000900 PU14000913 C014100907 PU14000901 PU14003571 C014100911 PU14000902 PK5A489J14 PK5A408J05 PU14000903 Safety Risk: Engine block heater wiring that overheats or melts could create the risk of a fire. Corrective Actions: Toyota recommends that you should stop using the engine block heater immediately. Toyota will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to disable the engine block heater. For some vehicles, the corrective actions for this recall are under development. For others, a new engine block heater cannot be installed, and the owner will receive a refund of the purchase price of the engine block heater.
Recall 201445818,949 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the fuel delivery pipes in the engine compartment may have been produced with particles from the anti-corrosion plating on the gasket seating surface where the fuel pressure sensor is installed. This could affect the sealing properties of the gasket seated between the pressure sensor and the pipe, potentially resulting in a fuel leak. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire causing injury and/or property damage. Correction: Dealers will replace the gasket and repair the gasket seating surface.
Recall 20102213,702 units in Canada
Engine
On certain vehicles, the material composition of the engine valve springs may include micro-foreign objects, which may compromise the strength of the valve spring, causing the spring to degrade and break. If a valve springs breaks, abnormal noise and rough engine performance will be noticed and, in the worst case, the engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion. A sudden engine failure would result in lost propulsion which, in conjunction with traffic, road conditions, and driver's reactions, could increase the risk of a crash causing property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will install new valve springs.
Recall 20090158,391 units in Canada
Fuel System
On certain vehicles, the use of selected ethanol fuels may cause the aluminium fuel rails to corrode. This could result in plugged fuel injector(s), causing a rough engine idle and/or the illumination of the engine warning lamp. Corrosion may also cause a pinhole to develop on the fuel rail, which could result in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a vehicle fire. Correction: Dealers will replace the fuel rails.
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 67,000 milesANN Arbor, MICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE ON TO PROCEED FORWARD OUT OF THE LOT. I PUT THE CAR FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE AND IT SIMPLY TOOK OFF AT AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH SPEED. I HAD NOT YET EVEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR BARRELED INTO A TREE THAT WAS 20-25 FEET IN FRONT OF IT AND CRASHED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SERVICE WHERE IT WAS EXAMINED AND FOUND TO HAVE AN ERRATIC THROTTLE.
NHTSA complaint #10658654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 17,000 milesBonita, CACrash
PARKING BRAKE
RE: 2007 LEXUS LS460 PARKING ASSIST COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM. LEXUS 2007-09 LS460 CARS HAVE A REAR RADAR DISTANCE WARNING ALERT BEEPER WHEN BACKING UP. HOWEVER, ITS BEEPER IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, AND ITS SOUND LEVEL IS TOO LOW TO BE HEARD BY MOST ELDERLY PEOPLE AND ESPECIALLY HEARING IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. THIS IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS THAT MAY CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH OF SMALL CHILDREN PLAYING BEHIND THE CAR. I CALLED LEXUS NATIONAL CUSTOMER SATISFACTION AT 1-800 255-3987, AND THEY SAID THE SYSTEM IS WORKING AT DESIGNED AND THEY REFUSE TO AUTHORIZE ANY CHANGES OR TO INCREASE TO VOLUME OF THE BEEPER. THERE IS A FRONT BEEPER ALSO, BUT VOLUME IS OK. I HAVE TWICE BACKED INTO OBJECTS CAUSING DAMAGE, BUT THANKFULLY NO INJURY TO ANYONE YET.
NHTSA complaint #10249568 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 100,000 milesChase City, VA
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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 “Pull Over Immediately and Contact the Dealer”. The contact was informed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
NHTSA complaint #11457143 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesBaltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:ROTOR
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 message and the ABS warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where he purchased the vehicle but was offered no assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the brake pads and rotors were aftermarket parts that caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The contact declined to have the vehicle repaired; however, as the failure worsened, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective lower control arm as well as the failure with the brake pads and rotors. The contact declined the repair again and had the vehicle towed to his sister's home. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
NHTSA complaint #11438319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesBaltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
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 message and the ABS warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where he purchased the vehicle but was offered no assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the brake pads and rotors were aftermarket parts that caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The contact declined to have the vehicle repaired; however, as the failure worsened, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective lower control arm as well as the failure with the brake pads and rotors. The contact declined the repair again and had the vehicle towed to his sister's home. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
NHTSA complaint #11438319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 111,000 milesBaltimore, MD
SERVICE BRAKES
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 message and the ABS warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where he purchased the vehicle but was offered no assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the brake pads and rotors were aftermarket parts that caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The contact declined to have the vehicle repaired; however, as the failure worsened, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective lower control arm as well as the failure with the brake pads and rotors. The contact declined the repair again and had the vehicle towed to his sister's home. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.
NHTSA complaint #11438319 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 80,000 milesIndianapolis, IN
STRUCTURE:BODY
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, (317) 580-6888) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE DASH COVER NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS CONTACTED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
NHTSA complaint #11258990 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 150,662 milesMableton, GA
SERVICE BRAKES
THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN STARTING THE CAR, BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES WHEN STOPPING, BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENS WHEN STOPPING, A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ARE LIT: MASTER WARNING LIGHT (RED), BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (RED), ABS (YELLOW), TRAC (YELLOW), VSC AND THE WARNING TO PULL THE CAR OVER TO A SAFE LOCATION AND TAKE TO A DEALER. THE SEVICE DEPARTMENT SAID THE BRAKE ACUATOR NEEDS REPLACING. LEXUS USA SHOULD HAVE DONE A RECALL ON THE BRAKE ACUATOR BUT INSTEAD DID A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WHICH ENDED 12-31-2017 (WITH UNLIMITED MILES) AND A SECONDARY COVERAGE OF 10 YEARS FROM FIRST DAY OF USE OR 150,000 MILES WHICEVER COMES FIRST. IF I HAD DRIVEN MY CAR MORE THAN I DID WITH THE MILEAGE GOING TO 150,662 MILES PRIOR TO 12/31/2017, I KNOW THE BRAKE ACUATOR PROBLEM WOULD HAVE HAPENED AT THAT TIME (AS IT CAME ON AT 150,662 MILES ) AND LEXUS WOULD HAVE REPLACED THE FAULTY BRAKE ACUATOR. I AM BEING PENALIZED BECAUSE I DID NOT DRIVE THE CAR ENOUGH WITHIN A SPECIFIC PERIOD OF TIME SO THEY WILL NOT COVER THE REPAIR. LEXUS USA KNEW THE BRAKE ACUATOR WAS FAULTY EVEN IN 2009. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE WHICH LEXUS SHOULD BE HELD FULLY RESPONSIBLE TO REPAIR ON MY 2007 LEXUS LS 460.
NHTSA complaint #11170280 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Raleigh, NC
SERVICE BRAKES
TAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY ON THE ABS SENSOR AND THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THIS ABS SENSOR DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO STOP IN A SAFE QUICK MANNER. YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE REALLY HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE SO THIS SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS NOT A COSMETIC ISSUE WHICH THE MANUFACTURER IS SAYING. THAT PUT IT AS A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE TO GET OUT OF PAYING FOR TONS AND TONS OF VEHICLES WITH THIS SAFETY ISSUE. PLEASE RECALL THIS PART ON THESE VEHICLES. IT IS VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE THIS ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #11153744 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesCosby, TN
SERVICE BRAKES
ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. I APPRECIATE ANY FEED BACK ON THIS PROBLEM AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. [XXX] CONCERNED DRIVER. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE FUEL LINE FOR THIS VEHICLE AS WELL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11138956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 128,000 milesCosby, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHICLE IS UNSAFE TO OPERATE. I APPRECIATE ANY FEED BACK ON THIS PROBLEM AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE. [XXX] CONCERNED DRIVER. THERE IS AN OPEN RECALL FOR THE FUEL LINE FOR THIS VEHICLE AS WELL. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6).
NHTSA complaint #11138956 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fairburn, GA
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WHEN CAR IS PARKED OUT IN THE SUN DOOR ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BACK DOOR ALL MELT WITH ANY TYPE OF SUNSHINE HITTING IT IT IS CRACKING IT FALLS OFF VERY STICKY EXTREMELY DIRTY IF TOUCHED WHEN MELTING NO WAY OF CLEANING OR FIXING THE PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT MY VEHICLE VIN NUMBER WAS NOT IN ON THIS RECALL FIRST-YEAR THIS VEHICLE WAS MADE I HAVE ALL THE SAME ISSUES AS THE RECALL STATES MELTING INTERIOR ARMREST CONSOLE GLOVE COMPARTMENT AND SO ON CALLED LEXUS THEY SAID TO CONTACT DEALERSHIP TO SEE IF THEY WILL HELP I BELIEVE THIS IS LEXUS PROBLEM AND THEY NEED TO FIX THESE ISSUES IMMEDIATELY
NHTSA complaint #11119997 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 116,000 milesLAS Vegas, NV
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS ON RELATED TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WHILE DRIVING.
NHTSA complaint #11113239 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 70,000 milesMissouri City, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR SEAL AND UNKNOWN GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE RECURRED AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SERVICED PER NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE). THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 70,000.
NHTSA complaint #10944273 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesGreer, SC
POWER TRAIN
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND THE FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000... UPDATED 12/22/16 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10909751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesGreer, SC
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND THE FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000... UPDATED 12/22/16 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10909751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 64,000 milesGreer, SC
ENGINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED, THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT NEEDED TO BE REPROGRAMMED, AND THE FUEL LINES NEEDED TO BE FLUSHED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 64,000... UPDATED 12/22/16 *BF
NHTSA complaint #10909751 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 55,000 milesMontgomery, AL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY 2007 LEXUS LS 460 DOOR PANELS AS WELL AS THE DASH GET EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A SUNNY HOT PLACE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH A LEXUS REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR SOME OF THEIR VEHICLES, MY VIN NUMBER WAS NOT ONE OF THE 'LUCKY' ONES THAT WOULD BE COVERED. AS SOME OF THE OTHER COMPLAINTS HAVE STATED, THE SHINY DASH COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD. LEXUS KNOWS THEY USED INFERIOR PRODUCTS AND WILL NOT HONOR THEIR COMMITMENT FOR EXCELLENCE THEY CLAIM FOR THEIR CARS. I AM VERY DISILLUSIONED WITH LEXUS, A LUXURY CAR SHOULD NOT BE HAVING PROBLEMS BECAUSE OF CHEAP AND INFERIOR MATERIALS.
NHTSA complaint #10886111 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 94,000 milesChicago, IL
SERVICE BRAKES
BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF VSC MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE ABS MALFUNCTION. I HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. BRJAE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
NHTSA complaint #10854648 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sharjah, TX
SERVICE BRAKES
FUNCTION: ABS/VSC/TRC/DTC ! C1342 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (FL)
NHTSA complaint #10818300 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Sugerland, TN
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
NHTSA complaint #10684118 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 41,672 milesNewport News, VA
SERVICE BRAKES
HEARD SQUAWK OR BARKING NOISE WHEN RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY. DEALER VERIFIED THE NOISE: ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 41672 TECH FOUND NOISE COMING FROM BRAKE ACTUATOR - WILL NEED TO BLEED BRAKES AND GO FROM THERE - POSSIBLE BRAKE ACTUATOR MAY BE NEEDED DEALER DID "SPECIAL" BRAKE BLEED PROCEDURE "BLEED BRAKES PER TSIB BRAKE BLEED PROCEDURE TSIB L - SB - 0069 - 09". AT 48335 MILES THE ISSUE RETURNED "ONGOING CONCERN - WE BLED BRAKES BEFORE FOR SAME CONCERN - BRAKES SQUAWKING UPDATE/GOODWILL PER SM PERFORMED SPECIAL BRAKE BLEED - 48335 BLEED BRAKES, NOW PEDAL IS FIRMER AND NO ABNORMAL NOISES HEARD - GOODWILL PER SERVICE MANAGER". AT 62356 MILES THE ISSUE RETURNED "INSPECTED & DUPLICATED NOISE CONCERN. PERFORMED SPECIAL BRAKE BLEED PROCEDURE" . MY VEHICLE IS NOW AT 69,996 MILES AND I AM AGAIN HAVING THE SAME ISSUE.
NHTSA complaint #10661156 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 91,000 milesBrooklyn, NY
ENGINE
THE CAR HAS A RANDOM DELAY PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY CAN CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION THAT LEXUS TRY TO FIX BY CHANGING THE BOTH ENGINE HEADS COMPLETELY BUT IT DIDNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM ENTIRELY. AFTER OIL CHANGES THE CAR LAGS AND DELAYS DUE TO VALVES NOT SITTING CORRECTLY (VALVES ARE IN THE HEADS). LEXUS IS AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM BUT HAS NO RESOLUTION AND DO NOT SEE IT AS A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS VERY SCARY AND HAS BEEN TOLD TO LEXUS BY A NUMBER OF CUSTOMERS. IT IS ALL OVER ONLINE FORUMS AND IT AFFECTS 2007-2009 LEXUS LS460 (ALL TRIMS) HAS 5 SEC. DELAY WHILE TRYING TO PASS ON OCCASIONS.
NHTSA complaint #10660330 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 67,000 milesANN Arbor, MICrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE ON TO PROCEED FORWARD OUT OF THE LOT. I PUT THE CAR FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE AND IT SIMPLY TOOK OFF AT AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH SPEED. I HAD NOT YET EVEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR BARRELED INTO A TREE THAT WAS 20-25 FEET IN FRONT OF IT AND CRASHED. THE AIR BAGS DEPLOYED AND THE WHOLE FRONT END WAS DESTROYED. THE CAR WAS TOWED TO A COLLISION SERVICE WHERE IT WAS EXAMINED AND FOUND TO HAVE AN ERRATIC THROTTLE.
NHTSA complaint #10658654 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesWeston, FL
STRUCTURE
A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS SOON AS I GOT HOME I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR WHAT I COULD DO TO FIX IT. I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED CASE BUT FOUND SEVERAL ARTICLES INDICATING THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHERS AS WELL. WHILE I PERSONALLY DON'T EXPECT THE MANUFACTURER TO SHOULDER 100% OF THE BURDEN FOR THE REPAIR, I DID WANT TO REGISTER MY CASE AS IT SEEMED THAT THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WOULD AGREE TO A FORMULA TO ADDRESS THE COST RATHER THAN EVERYONE HAVING TO NEGOTIATE THE SHARE OF COST INDIVIDUALLY.
NHTSA complaint #10651617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 106,000 milesWeston, FL
VISIBILITY/WIPER
A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS SOON AS I GOT HOME I SEARCHED THE INTERNET FOR WHAT I COULD DO TO FIX IT. I THOUGHT MINE WAS AN ISOLATED CASE BUT FOUND SEVERAL ARTICLES INDICATING THAT THIS IS HAPPENING TO MANY OTHERS AS WELL. WHILE I PERSONALLY DON'T EXPECT THE MANUFACTURER TO SHOULDER 100% OF THE BURDEN FOR THE REPAIR, I DID WANT TO REGISTER MY CASE AS IT SEEMED THAT THE MANUFACTURERS WERE NOT ACKNOWLEDGING THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM IN THE HOPES THAT THEY WOULD AGREE TO A FORMULA TO ADDRESS THE COST RATHER THAN EVERYONE HAVING TO NEGOTIATE THE SHARE OF COST INDIVIDUALLY.
NHTSA complaint #10651617 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 13,000 milesMiami Beach, FL
STRUCTURE
LAST YEAR WE REPORTED A STICKY SHEEN AND POWDERY RESIDUE ON ALL THE PEBBLE GRAIN VINYL- INCLUDES DASHBOARD, GLOVE BOX AREA, STRIPS UNDER THE WINDOWS AND CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. CAR WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS DEALER IN N. MIAMI, FL TWICE WITH THE COMPLAINT. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT IT WAS. NOW THERE ARE REPORTS THAT THIS IS A PREVALENT PROBLEM WITH TOYOTAS AND LEXUS. THE SHEEN IS CAUSING SUN GLARE PROBLEM AS WELL AS OVERALL LOOK AND STICKY OR POWDERY TEXTURE. REPORTS ARE ONLINE AS WELL AS NBC NEWS TELEVISION THIS PAST MONDAY, OCT. 13TH.
NHTSA complaint #10648374 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.