Owners have filed 19 complaints
about the 2010 Lexus LS460 with NHTSA between 2010 and 2023.
The largest single group is the brakes.
Across this model's run it ranks 4 of 6 worst.
The letter says how bad. This says what kind — whether this year drew
an unusual number of complaints, unusually dangerous
ones, or failures that arrived unusually early.
The dashed ring is 50 — the national norm. Further out is worse.
Complaint volume — 27
Against the median year of the Lexus LS460. 50 means typical for this
model; 100 means roughly double.
Severity — 100
52.6% of these complaints
involved a crash, fire, injury or death, against a national rate of
9.7%.
Early failure — 85
50% of failures with a mileage on record happened under
36,000 miles, against a national rate of
29%.
Complaints filed with NHTSA, by model year. Bar colour is the FaultScore grade:
A
B
C
D
F
ungraded
What breaks on a 2010 Lexus LS460
Every complaint is filed against a part. Follow any row for the complaints about that part alone.
Brakes
736.8%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 98,000 mi
Steering
315.8%
Median failure at 300 miles
Other & Unspecified
210.5%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 14,200 mi
Fuel & Propulsion
210.5%
Median failure at 16,243 miles
Acceleration & Cruise Control
210.5%
2 crashes, 0 fires · median 39,000 mi
Lights
15.3%
Median failure at 1,000 miles
Airbags
15.3%
1 crashes, 0 fires · median 75,000 mi
Transmission & Drivetrain
15.3%
Median failure at 250 miles
When it fails
Odometer readings owners gave when they filed. About half of all
complaints include one.
Under 1,000 miles
318.8%
1,000 – 9,999 miles
212.5%
10,000 – 24,999 miles
212.5%
25,000 – 49,999 miles
318.8%
75,000 – 99,999 miles
212.5%
100,000 – 149,999 miles
212.5%
150,000+ miles
212.5%
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.
Jun 2010peak 3Apr 2023
Complaints that involved harm
Reports where the owner recorded a crash, a fire, an injury or a death.
at 75,000 milesOakland, CACrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE EMBANKMENT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11155150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesOakland, CACrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE EMBANKMENT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11155150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,000 milesCullman, SCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY UNTIL CRASHING INTO A POST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
NHTSA complaint #10481449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fair Lawn, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10401282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,200 milesSnoqualmie, WACrash2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAITING IN LINE AT COSTCO TO GET FUEL. PULLED APPROX 2 TO 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE IN FRONT. I ENGAGED THE AUTO PARKING BRAKE WHILE WAITING. NEXT THING THE BRAKE DIS-ENGAGED AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE BEFORE I HAD TIME TO HIT THE BRAKE. DAMAGE TO LEXUS IS $7000 NO ESTIMATES ON DAMAGE TO OTHER CARS. OTHER DRIVERS REPORTED AND GETTING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #10401876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,200 milesSnoqualmie, WACrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WAITING IN LINE AT COSTCO TO GET FUEL. PULLED APPROX 2 TO 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE IN FRONT. I ENGAGED THE AUTO PARKING BRAKE WHILE WAITING. NEXT THING THE BRAKE DIS-ENGAGED AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE BEFORE I HAD TIME TO HIT THE BRAKE. DAMAGE TO LEXUS IS $7000 NO ESTIMATES ON DAMAGE TO OTHER CARS. OTHER DRIVERS REPORTED AND GETTING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #10401876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
The most recent complaints
In the owners' own words, exactly as filed with NHTSA.
at 170,000 milesColumbia, SC
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:ABS WARNING LIGHT
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the ABS, brake, and Traction Control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 170,000.
NHTSA complaint #11518641 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 120,000 milesHempstead, NY
STEERING
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the warning message 'Have Your Dealer Check the VGRS System" was illuminated. The contact stated that he also noticed that the steering wheel was no longer centered. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred while driving and the warning message remained illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V218000 (Steering) because the recall had expired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.
NHTSA complaint #11449871 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 121,000 milesPhiladelphia, PA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BRAKE FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILKIE LEXUS (568 LANCASTER AVE, HAVERFORD, PA 19041) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED WITH THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEEDING TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT YET REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE AND OFFERED TO COVER 20% OF THE PARTS COST. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 121,000.
NHTSA complaint #11414967 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Morton, MS
SERVICE BRAKES
2010 LEXUS LS 460. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALER REFUSING TO PERFORM BRAKE ACTUATOR/PUMP DEFECT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE SAFETY RECALL. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE.
NHTSA complaint #11349404 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Palm Harbor, FL
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
INSIDE DOOR ELBOW REST IS VERY STICKY IN HOT DAYS AND GET DIRTY VERY EASY. I WILL BE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THANK YOU
NHTSA complaint #11230194 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesOakland, CACrash3 injured
AIR BAGS
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE EMBANKMENT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11155150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 75,000 milesOakland, CACrash3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED INTO THE EMBANKMENT AGAIN. THE VEHICLE THEN BOUNCED BACK A SECOND TIME ONTO THE FREEWAY BEFORE IT CAME TO A FULL STOP. BYSTANDERS HELPED TO COAST THE VEHICLE OVER TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED NECK AND BACK INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE FRONT PASSENGER SUSTAINED A SPINAL FRACTURE, EYE SOCKET FRACTURE, AND BACK INJURIES THAT REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. THE REAR PASSENGER SUSTAINED HEAD INJURIES THAT DID NOT REQUIRE MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS DESTROYED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 75,000.
NHTSA complaint #11155150 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 195,000 milesFlorence, AL
SERVICE BRAKES
I AM EXPERIENCING AN ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTUATOR FAILURE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT GIVES THE WARNING "STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONTACT A DEALER". I HAVE DID THIS AND FOUND THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT TOYOTA/LEXUS IS AWARE OF AS THEY HAVE ISSUED A SERVICE BULLETIN ABOUT IT AND OFFERED AN EXTENDED WARRANTY. HOWEVER, THE EXTENDED WARRANTY IS LIMITED BY MILEAGE AND YEARS. BEING A KEY SAFETY COMPONENT IN VEHICLE OPERATION, I AM REQUESTING THIS ISSUE BE CONVERTED INTO A RECALL. I HAVE TRIED TO GET REPAIR ASSISTANCE FROM LEXUS CUSTOMER SUPPORT AND THEY DENIED THE REQUEST BASED ON MILEAGE.
NHTSA complaint #11101808 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 40,000 milesIrvine, CA
SERVICE BRAKES
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH, THE STEERING WHEEL BEGAN TO SHAKE AND VIBRATE WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER IN WESTMINSTER, CALIFORNIA DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKES WERE WORN. THE BRAKES WERE REPLACED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. AUTO CLINIC OF IRVINE, CALIFORNIA, A NON-LEXUS DEALER, PERFORMED A DIAGNOSTIC TEST AND DETERMINED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS INCLUDED IN TSB: L-SB-0036-15 REV, BUT THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND STATED THAT, ALTHOUGH THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED ONCE BY A LEXUS DEALER, A LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC MUST BE PERFORMED ON THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS UNDER WARRANTY FOR 100,000 MILES UNTIL FEBRUARY 28, 2016 OR UNTIL THE MILEAGE CAP WAS REACHED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 40,000.
NHTSA complaint #11015583 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 28,000 milesHephzibah, GA
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING AT ANY SPEED, THE VEHICLE HESITATED WHENEVER THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ACCELERATE. THE RPMS INCREASED AND THE VEHICLE MADE A GROWLING NOISE, BUT DID NOT ACCELERATE. THERE WAS NO WARNING INDICATOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE ISSUE WAS NORMAL FOR A NEW VEHICLE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE LOCAL DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE TYPE OF FUEL BEING USED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND ORDERED THE LOCAL DEALER TO PERFORM EXTENDED DIAGNOSTIC TESTING ON THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO REMEDY THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 28,000.
NHTSA complaint #10854844 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 39,000 milesCullman, SCCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED INDEPENDENTLY UNTIL CRASHING INTO A POST. THE CONTACT WAS NOT INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS LATER TAKEN TO THE DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000.
NHTSA complaint #10481449 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
Fair Lawn, NJCrash
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AS THE IGNITION WAS STARTED, THE VEHICLE ABNORMALLY ACCELERATED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE BRAKES FAILED TO STOP THE VEHICLE AND AS A RESULT, HE CRASHED INTO A TREE. THE VEHICLE WAS DECLARED DESTROYED. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED AND NO ONE WAS INJURED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN.
NHTSA complaint #10401282 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,200 milesSnoqualmie, WACrash2 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
WAITING IN LINE AT COSTCO TO GET FUEL. PULLED APPROX 2 TO 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE IN FRONT. I ENGAGED THE AUTO PARKING BRAKE WHILE WAITING. NEXT THING THE BRAKE DIS-ENGAGED AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE BEFORE I HAD TIME TO HIT THE BRAKE. DAMAGE TO LEXUS IS $7000 NO ESTIMATES ON DAMAGE TO OTHER CARS. OTHER DRIVERS REPORTED AND GETTING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #10401876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 14,200 milesSnoqualmie, WACrash2 injured
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
WAITING IN LINE AT COSTCO TO GET FUEL. PULLED APPROX 2 TO 3 FEET FROM VEHICLE IN FRONT. I ENGAGED THE AUTO PARKING BRAKE WHILE WAITING. NEXT THING THE BRAKE DIS-ENGAGED AND CAR LUNGED FORWARD HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME AND THE CAR IN FRONT OF THAT VEHICLE BEFORE I HAD TIME TO HIT THE BRAKE. DAMAGE TO LEXUS IS $7000 NO ESTIMATES ON DAMAGE TO OTHER CARS. OTHER DRIVERS REPORTED AND GETTING MEDICAL ATTENTION.
NHTSA complaint #10401876 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 4,486 milesParkland, FL
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THERE WAS AN OVERPOWERING FUEL ODOR COMING FROM THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR AND THE FUEL FILLER AREA. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED A FUEL LEAK NEAR THE FILLER NECK. THE VEHICLE WAS PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED FOR THE FAILURE WHERE THE CHARCOAL CANISTER, FUEL FILLER NECK AND A PIPE SUB WERE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER BECAUSE THE FUEL FILLER NECK BEGAN LEAKING AGAIN. THE MANUFACTURER WAS SENT A LETTER IN REGARDS TO THE FAILURE BUT HAD NOT RESPONDED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT FURTHER REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 4,486.
NHTSA complaint #10390382 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 100 milesPlainview, NY
STEERING
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE TURNING APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE CONTACT HAD TO USE FORCE TO MANUALLY RETURN THE STEERING WHEEL TO THE FORWARD POSITION. THE FAILURE OCCURRED INTERMITTENTLY. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER WHO STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS FINE. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 100 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 6,000.
NHTSA complaint #10368159 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 300 milesLorton, VA
STEERING
2010 LEXUS LS460 AWD, AFTER MAKING A U TURN STEERING WENT NON RESPONSIVE FOR SEVERAL SECONDS ALMOST CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. CALLED LEXUS USA AND THEY HAVE NO FIRM DATE FOR RECALL PARTS AVAILABILITY. PROBLEM IS WORSE THAN REPORTED.
NHTSA complaint #10341735 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 250 milesCarmel, IN
POWER TRAIN
NOISE IN FRONT END OF NEW 2010 LEXUS 460 AWD WITH 250 MILES (APPROX) ON CLOCK. THOUGHT INITIALLY TO BE A TIRE PROBLEM. RETURNED TO DEALER AT 850 MILES DID ANOTHER TIRE CHECK AND FINALLY REPLACED FAULTY BEARINGS IN BOTH FRONT WHEEL ASSEMBLIES.
NHTSA complaint #10341078 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.
at 1,000 milesFort Myers, FL
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
THE LOUDNESS OF THE AUDIBLE TURN INDICATOR IS FAR TOO LOW SO THAT THE FACT THAT THE INDICATOR IS BLINKING CAN BE IGNORED AFTER A TURN. THIS IS DANGEROUS SINCE CARS ENTERING THE HIGHWAY MIGHT THINK THAT MY CAR IS TURNING WHEN IN FACT IT'S GOING TO CONTINUE STRAIGHT AHEAD.
NHTSA complaint #10339331 — an unverified report by a vehicle owner.