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2014 Lexus LS460

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2014 Lexus LS460 has 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is brakes problems (40% of all complaints), specifically: tl* the contact owns a 2014 lexus ls460. when the brakes were applied, there was an abnormal noise and the vehicle failed to stop. the vehicle was taken to the dealer (steve landers toyota), but the cause of the failure could not be diagnosed. there were multiple technical service bulletins, but no . ⚠️ 2 fire reports filed.

2 fire reports 1 crash report

10

Total Complaints

0

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

BRAKES

4 complaints
40%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (STEVE LANDERS TOYOTA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE MULTIPLE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS, BUT NO
  • • BRAKE PEDAL STARTED PULSATING AND WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON. TOOK TO MECHANIC HE REPLACED THE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR FIRST THEN THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. THE CAR HAS ONLY COMPLETED 64,000 MILES. *TR
  • • BRAKE SYSTEM MAKES , "BARK" NOISE WHEN STOPPING. NOISE CAN ACTUALLY BE HEARD BEHIND THE INSTRUMENT PANEL DASH AREA INSIDE THE VEHICLE. VEHICLE RUNNING AND IN MOTION. ANY SPEED. PRETTY MUCH HAPPENS EVERY DAY OF DRIVING. I HAVE A CONCERN FOR BRAKE AND VEHICLE SAFETY WHEN PARKED , VEHICLE RUNNING, NO
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (STEVE LANDERS TOYOTA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE MULTIPLE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS, BUT NO ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ELECTRICAL

2 complaints
20%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS ENTERED INTO HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND CHEWED THE WIRING HARNESS AND KNOCK SENSOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A BURNT ODOR DEVELOPED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE COURTESY LIGHT. THE VEHI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS ENTERED INTO HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND CHEWED THE WIRING HARNESS AND KNOCK SENSOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

SPEED CONTROL

2 complaints
20%
  • • DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS ON PARADISE RD (NORTH), SOMEWHERE AROUND E DESERT INN RD INTERSECTION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THERE WERE STEEL PLATES ON THE ROAD. PRE-CRASH SYSTEM OF MY LEXUS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON (MAXIMUM BREAK STRENGHT, SEAT BELTS ALSO TIGHTENED) AND COMPLETELY STOPPED
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AND THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY LUNGED FORWARD (INVOLUNTARY ACCELERATION). THE CONTACT HAD NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND HE PRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL. THE VEHICLE HIT THE POST OF A FENCE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE STREET. THERE WAS
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500💥 1 crashes

“DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS ON PARADISE RD (NORTH), SOMEWHERE AROUND E DESERT INN RD INTERSECTION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THERE WERE STEEL PLATES ON THE ROAD. PRE-CRASH SYSTEM OF MY LEXUS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON (MAXIMUM BREAK STRENGHT, SEAT BELTS ALSO TIGHTENED) AND COMPLETELY STOPPED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

BODY/STRUCTURE

1 complaints
10%
  • • TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A BURNT ODOR DEVELOPED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE COURTESY LIGHT. THE VEHI
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500🔥 1 fire reports

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A BURNT ODOR DEVELOPED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE COURTESY LIGHT. THE VEHI”

— NHTSA complaint filing

DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS

1 complaints
10%
  • • DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS ON PARADISE RD (NORTH), SOMEWHERE AROUND E DESERT INN RD INTERSECTION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THERE WERE STEEL PLATES ON THE ROAD. PRE-CRASH SYSTEM OF MY LEXUS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON (MAXIMUM BREAK STRENGHT, SEAT BELTS ALSO TIGHTENED) AND COMPLETELY STOPPED
Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS ON PARADISE RD (NORTH), SOMEWHERE AROUND E DESERT INN RD INTERSECTION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THERE WERE STEEL PLATES ON THE ROAD. PRE-CRASH SYSTEM OF MY LEXUS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON (MAXIMUM BREAK STRENGHT, SEAT BELTS ALSO TIGHTENED) AND COMPLETELY STOPPED”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

BRAKES(~50K mi)
$500
ELECTRICAL(~50K mi)
$500
SPEED CONTROL(~50K mi)
$500
BODY/STRUCTURE(~50K mi)
$500
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS(~50K mi)
$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 10 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

  • ☐
    BRAKES: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHEN THE BRAKES WERE APPLIED, THERE WAS AN ABNORMAL NOISE AND THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (STEVE LANDERS TOYOTA), BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THERE WERE MULTIPLE TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS, BUT NO

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    ELECTRICAL: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT RODENTS ENTERED INTO HOOD OF THE VEHICLE AND CHEWED THE WIRING HARNESS AND KNOCK SENSOR. THE FAILURE RECURRED TWICE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE WIRING HARNESS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WA

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    SPEED CONTROL: DRIVING IN LAS VEGAS ON PARADISE RD (NORTH), SOMEWHERE AROUND E DESERT INN RD INTERSECTION. MY SPEED WAS ABOUT 30-35 MPH. THERE WERE STEEL PLATES ON THE ROAD. PRE-CRASH SYSTEM OF MY LEXUS SUDDENLY ACTIVATED WITHOUT ANY REASON (MAXIMUM BREAK STRENGHT, SEAT BELTS ALSO TIGHTENED) AND COMPLETELY STOPPED

    Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

  • ☐
    BODY/STRUCTURE: TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2014 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, A BURNT ODOR DEVELOPED INSIDE THE CABIN OF THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT DID NOT KNOW THE ORIGIN OF THE ODOR. THE CONTACT NOTICED SMOKE COMING FROM THE PASSENGER SIDE DOOR PANEL NEAR THE LOCATION OF THE COURTESY LIGHT. THE VEHI

    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 2014 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.

2015
5Excellent Reliability
2014
10Excellent Reliability
2013
16Excellent Reliability
2010
19Excellent Reliability
Full years-to-avoid analysis →

NHTSA Safety Rating

No NHTSA safety rating available

At a Glance

Complaints
10
Recalls
0
Fire reports
2
Crash reports
1
Injury reports
0
Segment avg
80

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