KnownCarProblems2007 Lexus LS460 Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 74 complaints with NHTSA about the 2007 Lexus LS460, most often about the brakes (37% of complaints, typically around 100,000 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about LS460 model year since 2000 and has 2 recalls.
Most common 2007 Lexus LS460 problems
Brakes
27 complaints · 37%Half of these problems showed up before 100,000 miles. Parts named most often: disc.
I was driving the car and all the lights on my dash illuminated ' check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact dealer immediately. I was told it was the actuator. I just reached 100,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the traction control, brakes, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated. A message also informed the driver to âpull over immediately and contact the dealerâ. The contact was informed that the brake…
Body and structure
11 complaints · 15%Half of these problems showed up before 72,000 miles. Parts named most often: body, interior panels.
My interior of my 2007 Lexus LS460 appears to be melting! I am not sure what is causing this problem as I use a sun shade... The dash and door panels are stickys and gummy .... Lexus told me there is nothing they will do about it.... I consider this very unacceptable from a $85k automobile!
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the interior door panel rubber was detaching from the interior frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that touching the door panel interior covering with a finger caused the part to detach from their vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer…
Engine
8 complaints · 11%Half of these problems showed up before 60,000 miles. Parts named most often: engine.
Parked vehicle, pressed start/stop button to turn off engine. Engine stopped. Exited the vehicle and as walking away pressed the lock button on the key fob. Came back from shopping and the engine was running and fob would not unlock the doors. Put new battery in fob... And still wouldn't work.used spare fob... It…
I just received a recall notice--"valve spring replacement safety recall notice" from Lexus. I called my dealer and was told the first available appointment for this recall was in one year--nov. 2011. I feel that if a recall is warranted, I should not have to wait one year to have it done.
Fuel system
7 complaints · 10%Half of these problems showed up before 70,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460. While driving various speeds, a fuel odor emitted inside the vehicle without warning. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was leaking fuel and the fuel pressure sensor seal and unknown gaskets needed to be replaced. The contact mentioned…
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the engine…
Other or unspecified
7 complaints · 10%The dash board surface has become gummy and the reflection of the shiny, gummy surface on the windshield very frequently affects the visibility and impairs my capacity to see safely, specially on very sunny days. There has not been an incident yet, but I wanted to report this because I am afraid of the potential…
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
Transmission
6 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: automatic transmission.
Tl 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 investigate the issue. The…
After oil change car lack of power acceleration. Dealer took the vehicle three times. All together they kept the vehicle 15 days. At the end I was told need to change heads and valves. Cost $8000. Problem is in Lexus mfg. They created the problem and we have to suffer.
Speed control
5 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 35,000 miles.
My car is a 2007 LS460. I bought it new in sep 07. It currently has 35,000 miles on it. On several different occasions during my ownership of this car, it has failed to accelerate, in response to the accelerator pedal, at low speeds. This performance issue only lasts a few hundred miles and then the car returns to…
The speed control in my 2007 Lexus LS460 fails to disconnect when light pressure (tap) is applied to brakes at any speed. A slight deceleration is noticed, however, the speed control does not disconnect as on every other vehicle I have owned. My dealership has looked at the problem and Lexus corporate sent a special…
Suspension
4 complaints · 5%Tl contact owns a 2007 Lexus ls 460. While driving 55 MPH, the contact swerved to the left to avoid another vehicle and lost control of his vehicle temporarily. The vehicle leaned so much that it moved over almost two entire lanes. There was a lot of body roll in the vehicle. The dealer confirmed the contact's…
I took my 2007 Lexus LS460 into Lexus of reno for it's 15k mile service on 11.12.08. During that service the dealer reported the tires in good condition with 8/32 of tread remaining. On 9.30.09 I returned to Lexus of reno for my 20k mile service. I was told that my tires were worn to the cords and that the left rear…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2007 Lexus LS460 recalls
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Engine
Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
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.
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2007 Lexus LS460
- What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: brakes (27 complaints, typically around 100,000 miles); body and structure (11 complaints, typically around 72,000 miles); engine (8 complaints, typically around 60,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2007 Lexus LS460 have?
- 2 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from October 15, 2014 (fuel system). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2007 a bad year for the Lexus LS460?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about LS460 model year since 2000, with 74 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.
Other Lexus LS460 years
- 2007
- 2008