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Lexus LS460 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every LS460 from 2007 to 2017: 212 owner complaints and 11 recalls across 11 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (79), 2007 (74), 2010 (17). Best fuel economy: 20 mpg combined (2007).

Lexus LS460
Photo: Ethan Llamas · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Brakes79
Other / unknown21
Body & structure20
Speed control / throttle18
Transmission & drivetrain14
Engine13
Electrical13
Fuel & propulsion12

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
200727420
200827919
200921019
201021719
20110519
20120319
20131919
20141819
20151419
20160119
20170219

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus LS460?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2008 (79), 2007 (74), 2010 (17).

How many recalls has the Lexus LS460 had?

Across 2007–2017, NHTSA lists 11 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).