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2010 Lexus Ls460 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 19 complaints on file for the 2010 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. Complainants reported 10 injuries in total across these filings.

19

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

6

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

10

Injuries

0

Deaths

—

NCAP overall

How does 2010 compare to other Ls460 years?

Ls460 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2010 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, 2010 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2010 Lexus Ls460 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Brakes737%
Steering316%
Speed Control211%
Fuel System211%
Other211%
Transmission15%
Lighting15%
Airbags15%

Does the 2010 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.

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Brakes · May 9, 2011 · crash

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Steering · April 1, 2010

“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…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Fuel System · November 10, 2010

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Speed Control · December 12, 2011 · crash

“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.…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · May 9, 2011 · crash

2010 Lexus Ls460 — common questions

Is the 2010 Lexus Ls460 reliable?

The record is thin — 19 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 2010 Ls460 problems?

According to NHTSA complaint data, the leading problem areas are brakes (7 complaints), steering (3 complaints), speed control (2 complaints).

Does the 2010 Lexus Ls460 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2010 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.