2010 Lexus LS460
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2010 Lexus LS460 has 19 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.2x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (37% of all complaints), specifically: 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. d.
19
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.2x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
BRAKES
7 complaints- • 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. D
- • 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 CLINI
- • 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 WAR
“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. D”
— NHTSA complaint filing
STEERING
3 complaints- • 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. *TR
- • 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
- • 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
“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. *TR”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
2 complaints- • 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 CANISTE
- • 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 VEHICL
“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 CANISTE”
— NHTSA complaint filing
OTHER
2 complaints- • 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. D
- • INSIDE DOOR ELBOW REST IS VERY STICKY IN HOT DAYS AND GET DIRTY VERY EASY. I WILL BE WAITING FOR A RESPONSE. THANK YOU
“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. D”
— NHTSA complaint filing
SPEED CONTROL
2 complaints- • 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 REP
- • 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
“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 REP”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 19 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐BRAKES: 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. D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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. *TR
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: 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 CANISTE
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐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. D
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus LS460 — Year Comparison
How does 2010 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 19
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 6
- Injury reports
- 10
- Segment avg
- 80
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