2010 LEXUS LS460L — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

10

Owner Complaints

2

Recalls

ACTIVE RECALL

0

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

The 2010 LEXUS LS460L has received a total of 10 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. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (2 complaints), Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints), and Electrical System (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2010 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.

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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.

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Owner Complaints for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

10 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460 L. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the check engine and hazard warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an engine misfire. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured valve spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
#11231003 | SERVICE BRAKES | | 130,000 miles
I AM EXPERIENCING AN ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTUATOR FAILURE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT GIVES THE WARNING "STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONTACT A DEALER". 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.
#11231003 | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | | 130,000 miles
I AM EXPERIENCING AN ANTI LOCK BRAKES ACTUATOR FAILURE. UPON STARTING THE VEHICLE IT GIVES THE WARNING "STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONTACT A DEALER". 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.
#11118101 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | | 24,545 miles
CAR DASHBOARD AND SIDEBOARDS INSIDE THE DOORS START MELTING AND BECOME STICKY WHEN PARKED OUTSIDE DURING SUMMER. MATERIAL IS SO STICKY THAT IT COMES ON HANDS AND CLOTHES, AND IT ALSO LEAVES SMELL AND POSSIBLE FUMES IN THE CAR
#11039820 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | N/A miles
THIS VEHICLE SEEMS LIKE IT WAS DAMAGED FROM THE START. EVER SINCE THIS CAR WAS PURCHASED FROM PRESTIGE LEXUS NJ, IT'S JUST BEEN GIVING US PROBLEMS ALL THE TIME. IT SEEMS LIKE THIS CAR WAS FACTORY DAMAGED, OR THE DEALERSHIP REWINDED THE MILEAGE ON THE CAR BECAUSE A CAR AT 30,000 MILES SHOULDN'T HAVE PROBLEMS CONSTANTLY. WE PAYED A LOT FOR THE CAR AND PLUS EXTRA 2.000$ FOR WARRANTY DOESN'T HELP AT ALL, THESE COMPANY'S JUST WANT MONEY, THEY NEVER HELP. WE DRIVE THIS CAR VERY CAUTIOUSLY AND ONCE WE WERE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND OUR AIR COMPRESSOR BROKE AND OUR CAR STOPPED IN TH MIDDLE OF THE HIGHWAY AND WE HAD A TOW TRUCK TAKE IT TO LEXUS. MANY TIME THIS CAR GIVES US PROBLEMS, THE ROTORS WE HAD TO CHANGE OUR SELFS, WE HAD WARRANTY BUT DIDN'T HELP AT ALL THEY DEALERSHIPS JUST TOOK MORE AND MORE CASH FROM US. THE SUSPENSION THEN BROKE, THEN THE AXLE LINKS AFTER THAT THE CAR HAS PROBLEMS DRIVING IT SHAKES SIDE TO SIDE. THERE WAS ALWAYS THIS ONE PROBLEM WHERE YOU WOULD HAVE THE HEADLIGHTS OFF THE GAS PEDAL WAS DELAYED, WHEN YOU PUSHED ON IT THE CAR TOOK LIKE 4-5 SEC TO ACTUALLY DRIVE( WE STILL HAVE THAT ISSUE) WE TAKE OUR CAR TO THE DEALER BUT THEY NEVER ACTUALLY FIX IT, AFTER WE LEAVE THE NEXT DAY THERE IS ANOTHER ISSUE AND IT'S CONSTANTLY IT'S VERY ANNOYING ! THIS CAR IS 100% EITHER FACTOR DAMAGED OR THE DEALER IS HIDING SOMETHING POINT BLANK. WE JUST WANT THE DEALER TO TAKE THE CAR BACK AND GIVE US A NEW LEXUS LS460L THAT'S NOT DAMAGED OR MESSED AROUND BY THE DEALER SO WE CAN FEEL SAFE AND NOT WORRY ABOUT THE CAR WHEN WE DRIVE IT, BECAUSE WE DON'T KNOW WHAT'S NEXT THE AC DOESN'T WORK NOTHING WORKS IT'S FACTORY DAMAGED 100%. PLEASE HELP US AND GIVE US A NEW CAR THAT'S NOT FACTORY DAMAGED OR MESSED AROUND WITH THE DEALER. THANK YOU

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Safety Rating for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2010 LEXUS LS460L in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.

NHTSA Investigations for the 2010 LEXUS LS460L

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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