2007 Lexus Ls460 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

One of the years to avoid

With 53 complaints filed to NHTSA — about 5.3 times the median Ls460 year — the 2007 model ranks #2 of 11 Ls460 years for complaint volume. It lands on the years-to-avoid list.

Brakes leads the complaint categories with 17 reports (32% of the total).

NHTSA complaints

Recalls

Investigations

Crash-involved

Fires reported

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NCAP overall

How does 2007 compare to other Ls460 years?

Ls460 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2007 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2007 Lexus Ls460 problems?

Component	Complaints	Share	vs prior year
Brakes	17	32%	new
Body & Structure	9	17%	new
Other	5	9%	new
Electrical System	4	8%	new
Transmission	4	8%	new
Speed Control	3	6%	new
Engine	2	4%	new
Steering	2	4%	new
Fuel System	2	4%	new
Suspension	2	4%	new
Visibility & Wipers	1	2%	new
Tires & Wheels	1	2%	new
Airbags	1	2%	new

Does the 2007 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

14V647000Fuel SystemOctober 15, 2014 · 422,509 units

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 pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

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.

10V309000EngineJuly 6, 2010 · 138,874 units

Defect

TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2008 LEXUS PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 26, 2005 THROUGH AUGUST 4, 2008. MICRO-FOREIGN OBJECTS IN THE MATERIAL OF THE VALVE SPRING MAY DEGRADE THE STRENGTH OF THE VALVE SPRING, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE SPRING TO BREAK.

Consequence

THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Remedy

TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SWITCHED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THE BRAKES RESPONDED PROPERLY. UPON EXAMINATION, THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · February 5, 2016 · fire

“2007 LEXUS LS 460. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO VEHICLE DASHBOARD, INTERIOR DOOR PANELS CRACKING/ OR STICKY/ MELTING AS A RESULT OF HEAT OR HUMIDITY. CONSUMER STATES REPLACEMENT PARTS STILL NOT AVAILABLE FOR REPAIRS. *SMD THE CONSUMER STATED HE HAS BEEN RECEIVING LETTERS OVER THE PAST SIX YEARS…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Body & Structure · May 2, 2016

“THE CAR WOULD AT RANDOM EXCELERATE SLOW OR HESITATE TO MOVE EVEN IF PUT THE PADDLE TO THE FLOOR. THIS WILL HAPPEN AT RANDOM WHICH MAKES ME WORRY WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN. THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND THE COMPANY NEEDS TO RECALL THE CARS”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · June 11, 2015

“TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE GEAR SHIFT INDICATOR DID NOT CLEARLY STATE WHERE THE NEUTRAL FUNCTION WAS. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED WHO ADVISED THE CONTACT TO CALL THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED AND THEY ASSURED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WOULD…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Transmission · December 1, 2007

“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 15 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND FAILED TO RESPOND WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER THE VEHICLE WAS SWITCHED INTO THE NEUTRAL POSITION, THE BRAKES RESPONDED PROPERLY. UPON EXAMINATION, THE…”
Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · February 5, 2016 · fire

2007 Lexus Ls460 — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus Ls460 reliable?

NHTSA data argues against it: 53 complaints put the 2007 model at #2 of 11 Ls460 years. It is one of the Ls460 years to avoid.

What are the most common 2007 Ls460 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (17 complaints), body & structure (9 complaints), other (5 complaints).

Does the 2007 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2007 Lexus Ls460. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Which Lexus Ls460 years should you avoid?

Based on complaint rates and open investigations, the Ls460 years to avoid are 2008, 2007. The cleanest record among Ls460 years belongs to 2017.

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.

How does 2007 compare to other Ls460 years?

What are the most common 2007 Lexus Ls460 problems?

Does the 2007 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

2007 Lexus Ls460 — common questions

Is the 2007 Lexus Ls460 reliable?

What are the most common 2007 Ls460 problems?

Does the 2007 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

Which Lexus Ls460 years should you avoid?

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