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2009 Lexus Ls460 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 13 complaints on file for the 2009 Lexus Ls460 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

13

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2009 compare to other Ls460 years?

Ls460 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted100 complaints2007: 53 complaints2008: 100 complaints2009: 13 complaints2010: 19 complaints2011: 2 complaints2012: 4 complaints2013: 16 complaints2014: 10 complaints2015: 5 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 2 complaints
Ls460 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2009 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2009 Lexus Ls460 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes754%
Electrical System18%
Engine18%
Fuel System18%
Other18%
Speed Control18%
Suspension18%

Does the 2009 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.

10V218000SteeringMay 21, 2010 · 3,800 units

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 ARE APPLIED AT A FULLY TURNED POSITION.

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.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

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

“CAR CURRENTLY (9/14/15) HAS 46,289 MILES, NOW WITH CLUNKING NOISES DURING BRAKING. LEXUS CORPORATION AWARE OF PROBLEMS WITH CONTROL ARMS AND BRAKE ACTUATOR. DEALER DIAGNOSED AS BOTH CONTROL ARMS AND BRAKE ACTUATOR. LEXUS REFUSES TO HONOR REPLACEMENT FEES OF REPLACEMENT PARTS.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · August 1, 2016

“THE 2009 LEXUS LS460 HAS THE SAME MELTING DASH AND DOOR RESTS AS THE 2007/2008 LEXUS LS 460. IT IS UNSAFE TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD AS SHINY AS IT IS WHEN IT MELTS. MELTING DASH AND ARM RESTS. AFTER MULTIPLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS WERE FILED, LEXUS APPROVED REPLACEMENT OF OF THE DASH AND DOOR PANELS ON…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · January 1, 2018

“THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED MY ELDERLY PARENTS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED THE VEHICLE TO ONE DIRECTION. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON "CHECK VSC" SYSTEM. LEXUS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · November 25, 2018

“THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED MY ELDERLY PARENTS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED THE VEHICLE TO ONE DIRECTION. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON "CHECK VSC" SYSTEM. LEXUS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Electrical System · November 25, 2018

“THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED MY ELDERLY PARENTS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED THE VEHICLE TO ONE DIRECTION. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON "CHECK VSC" SYSTEM. LEXUS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 25, 2018

2009 Lexus Ls460 — common questions

Is the 2009 Lexus Ls460 reliable?

The record is thin — 13 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

What are the most common 2009 Ls460 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (7 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), fuel system (1 complaints).

Does the 2009 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2009 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.

Related

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

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.