2010 LEXUS LS460 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
19
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
11
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2010 LEXUS LS460
The 2010 LEXUS LS460 has received a total of 19 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS, STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (5 complaints), Steering (3 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2010 LEXUS LS460
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 LEXUS LS460, potentially affecting up to 426,309 vehicles.
Recall 14V647000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
| 422,509 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Recall 10V218000 — STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
| 3,800 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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.
Remedy: 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.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2010 LEXUS LS460
19 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LEXUS LS460. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 5 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightingturn Signal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
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.
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.
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. *JS
INSIDE DOOR ELBOW REST IS VERY STICKY IN HOT DAYS AND GET DIRTY VERY EASY. I WILL BE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THANK YOU
Safety Rating for the 2010 LEXUS LS460
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 LEXUS LS460 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 LEXUS LS460
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2010 LEXUS LS460. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0060-13 Obs — EQUIPMENT
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
ZLZ_Lexus POL18- — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time.
LSB003615 — SERVICE BRAKES
Front Brake Vibration
L-SB-0010-15 — EQUIPMENT
LSB: The procedure in this bulletin is a general guideline on how to properly diagnose the air conditioning system after a component failure. Refer to the applicable Repair Manual for vehicle specific repair procedures and parts.
L-TT-0152-14 R1 — PARKING BRAKE
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
L-SB-0008-12 Rev — BACK OVER PREVENTION
Some LS 460 Sport Package (Brembo® brakes) vehicles may exhibit a squeal or squeak noise from the front of the vehicle when lightly applying the brakes at low vehicle speeds. A new front brake pad kit has been made available to address this condition.
LTT013213 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
LSB000812 — SERVICE BRAKES
Sport Package (Brembo) Brake Squeal
LSB014811 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
HOD Navigation Map Update Process
LSB-0142-11 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
LEXUS: ON SOME VEHICLES, WITH CAMSHAFT POSITION ACTUATOR CIRCUIT OPEN, LOW, HIGH BANK 1/BANK 2 AND STORED IN ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) MAY EXHIBIT MIL ON CONDITION. *PE
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 LEXUS LS460
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS460
- 2007 LEXUS LS460 — 53 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS LS460 — 100 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS LS460 — 13 complaints
- 2010 LEXUS LS460 (current)
- 2011 LEXUS LS460 — 2 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS LS460 — 4 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS LS460 — 16 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS LS460 — 10 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS LS460 — 5 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints