2009 LEXUS LS460L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2009 LEXUS LS460L
The 2009 LEXUS LS460L has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L, 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 2009 LEXUS LS460L
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
ALL BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD ARE LIT AND I'M ADVISE TO STOP DRIVING CAR AND CALL DEALER. A TECH FRIEND OF MINE CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND IT HAS FAULT CODE, C1391, WHICH IS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR/ACTUATOR
Safety Rating for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2009 LEXUS LS460L in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2009 LEXUS LS460L
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS460L
- 2007 LEXUS LS460L — 31 complaints
- 2008 LEXUS LS460L — 20 complaints
- 2009 LEXUS LS460L (current)
- 2010 LEXUS LS460L — 10 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