2007 LEXUS LS
1 recalls, 58 complaints - 33 TSBs
09V020000 Jan 16, 2009
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE... Read more
Consequence
OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.
Complaint Statistics
58 total complaints
2 crashes 2 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 14 |
| ENGINE | 7 |
| AIR BAGS | 6 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 4 |
| STEERING | 4 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 2 |
ENGINE
Apr 16, 2026
Incident date: Apr 12, 2026
Start blowing black smoke-while idling, over heated, stalled.
POWER TRAIN
Oct 24, 2025
Incident date: Oct 17, 2025
AWD Coupler locking and wobbling jerks vehicle
BACK OVER PREVENTION
Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact did not understand how the recall was initiated wi... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Oct 9, 2025
Incident date: Sep 16, 2025
The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V544000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic) and 25V572000 (Back Over Prevention); however, the parts for the recall repair were not yet available. The contact did not understand how the recall was initiated wi... Read more
ENGINE
May 1, 2025
Incident date: Apr 1, 2025
THE VEHICLE WILL HARD SHIFT RANDOMLY. THE ENGINE LIGHT COMES ON SOMETIMES AND THE ENGINE LOSSES SPEED AND POWER WHILE DRIVEING DOWN THE HIGHWAY. I CAN SOMETIMES CUT THE VEHICLE OFF AND MAKE IT HOME SAFELY OTHER TIMES IT WILL NOT LET ME DRIVE THE VEHICLE AT ALL. WE HAVE TAKEN TO DEALER AND THEY SAY T... Read more
AIR BAGS
Apr 7, 2025
Incident date: Feb 9, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Toyota Camry. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V865000 (AIR BAGS); however, the parts to do the recall repair were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The deal... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
Oct 7, 2024
Incident date: Sep 13, 2024
When driving through Eugene brakes suddenly got soft while at a stoplight, then pedal got stiff and very hard to keep pressed. An alert came on the dashboard 'Brake Assist Service' just about the same time the brake pedal changed and car would not fully stay at a stop. When checking to feel what had... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 18, 2024
Incident date: Jul 6, 2024
Components that failed: -2019 & 2023 Entire headlight assembly 2x - with continuous wiring in headlight that must be adjusted before every drive. -2021 Internal lighting to illuminate the gear shift, which no longer works. -2021 Heater constantly squeals like a pig and blows every fuse, 😑 once... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 28, 2024
Incident date: Jun 2, 2024
Coolant intrusion - engine needs to be replaced.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Nov 21, 2023
Incident date: Sep 2, 2023
My high beam lights have been replaced but still arent working
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
Nov 7, 2023
Incident date: Jul 25, 2023
The contact owns a 2017 GMC Sierra 2500. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle experienced a loss of power steering assist, and the brakes failed to stop the vehicle immediately. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle coasted to the side of th... Read more
STEERING
Jan 10, 2023
Incident date: Mar 2, 2022
Started noticing problem with steering a few weeks ago. Trying to turn left is very loose and oversteers so much that it almost takes me to a U-turn. Even driving straight, I often notice the car being pulled to the left like it's trying to make a turn on its own. Turning right seems more "normal" b... Read more
ENGINE
Aug 7, 2022
Incident date: Jul 30, 2022
We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 10, 2022
Incident date: Mar 1, 2022
the dashboard and the dash material on tue top of the doors are gummy/ melting
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 7, 2021
Incident date: Oct 2, 2021
Brakes aren’t working at all. Have already replaced actuator and other braking components. Sparks Toyota is saying it’s the brake actuator and accumulator very expensive fix. Car slides when trying to apply brakes. Several complaints filed
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 28, 2021
Incident date: Oct 9, 2021
Lexus whom parent company is Toyota manufactured the 2007 Lexus LS 460. This Lexus was manufactured with a dangerous part which is the Brake Actuator. This part fails leaving the vehicle unable to move. Which is very dangerous to consumers as this can happen anywhere at anytime. Lexus acknowledges t... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 30, 2021
Incident date: Dec 18, 2020
LEXUS HAD RECEIVED NUMEROUS REPORTS WHERE VARIOUS BRAKE SYSTEM RELATED WARNING LAMPS ILLUMINATE DUE TO INTERNAL MALFUNCTIONS OF THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY. WHILE MY 2007 LS 460'S BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED UNDER THIS RECALL/WARRANTY AND WAS REPLACED 3 YEARS AGO, MY VEHICLE CONTINUES TO H... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 5, 2021
Incident date: Nov 13, 2020
THERE IS A SAFETY RELATED DEFECT IN MY VEHICLE WHICH CAN CAUSE THE BRAKING SYSTEM TO FAIL COMPLETELY. I DO LOT OF HIGHWAY DRIVING AND SOME LIGHTS LIKE ABS , TRACTION , BRAKE AND WARNING TURN ON AND MY BRAKE SYSTEM STARTS BEHAVING BAD. AFTER SOME RESEARCH AND TALKING TO LEXUS DEALERSHIP I FOUND OUT... Read more
AIR BAGS
Mar 2, 2021
Incident date: Oct 29, 2019
OCT. 29, 2019 MID-MORNING VEHICLE WAS SOUTHBOUND ON US HWY. 2 IN NORTH HERO, VT. VEHICLE CROSSED THE NORTHBOUND LANE AND CRASHED IN A GRASSY FIELD: CAME TO REST UPSIDE DOWN, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TORN LOOSE FROM THE AXLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURED DRIVER WAS IN EMERGENCY ROOM 3 TIMES, HOSPIT... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 29, 2021
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ON THIS VEHICLE FAILS AND DISABLES THE ABS SYSTEM. THIS IS A COSTLY FIX FOR COMSUMERS.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 3, 2021
Incident date: Nov 25, 2020
WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE ... Read more
ENGINE
Jan 3, 2021
Incident date: Nov 25, 2020
WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Dec 30, 2020
Incident date: Dec 14, 2020
A WARNING LIGHT INDICATED URGENT - TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALER - WE TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER - SAID AIRBAG PROBLEM) CHARGED US $175. AND SAID IT HAD TO GO TO THE LEXUS DEALER SO WE TOOK IT TO SANTA BARBARA 75 MILES AWAY - THEY CHARGED ANOTHER $75. TO SAY REPAIR BILL FOR AIR BAG WAS O... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 2, 2020
Incident date: Jul 21, 2020
THE DASH BOARD AND DOOR PANELS STICKY AND CRACKING
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 31, 2020
Incident date: Jul 26, 2020
THE DASHBOARD AND SIDE TRIM ON THE DOOR HAS BECOME STICKY CAUSING GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD WHICH MAKES DRIVING HAZARDOUS AS DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. OUR 2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT AS IT HAS BEEN GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED IT. LEXUS WILL NO... Read more
SUSPENSION
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 25, 2019
I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CORPORATE LEXUS ABOUT THE NOTORIOUS 'BRAKE ACTUATOR ' ISSUE. THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 150K MILES OR 10 YEARS FROM MANUFACTURE BUILD DATE. WHAT I AM HAVING IS NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ACTUATOR WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS ISSUE WILL ONLY LEAD UP TO THE BRAKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Nov 25, 2019
I HAVE FILED A COMPLAINT WITH CORPORATE LEXUS ABOUT THE NOTORIOUS 'BRAKE ACTUATOR ' ISSUE. THERE WAS A RECALL CAMPAIGN 150K MILES OR 10 YEARS FROM MANUFACTURE BUILD DATE. WHAT I AM HAVING IS NOISE COMING FROM THE BRAKE ACTUATOR WHEN THE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED. THIS ISSUE WILL ONLY LEAD UP TO THE BRAKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 13, 2020
Incident date: Feb 1, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE BRAKE LIGHTS REMAINED ILLUMINATED WHILE DRIVING. THE BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO JIM HUDSON LEXUS OF COLUMBIA DEALER, (328 KILLIAN RD, COLUMBIA, SC 29203) AND WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR NEED... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Feb 4, 2020
Incident date: Jan 30, 2020
THE ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEEMED FAULTY IN SEVERAL TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES. INSTEAD OF THE A RECALL BEING ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ANYONE WHO TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP. HOWEVER WITH OUT A RECALL MOST PEOPLE WHO WERE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WAS N... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 4, 2020
Incident date: Jan 30, 2020
THE ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEEMED FAULTY IN SEVERAL TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES. INSTEAD OF THE A RECALL BEING ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ANYONE WHO TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP. HOWEVER WITH OUT A RECALL MOST PEOPLE WHO WERE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WAS N... Read more
STEERING
Feb 3, 2020
Incident date: Feb 2, 2020
AS IDRIVEMY CAR THE CARS DRIFTS A LITTLE TO EACH SIDE AS IT DRIFTS TO EITHER SIDE THE STEERING WHEEL GETS COMPLETELY STUCK K ON ME AND I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE . I WOULD THEN HAVE TO JERKY WHEEL WITH FORCE CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND FIND ... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2020
Incident date: Jan 18, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE ODOR WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAG... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FOUND IT HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, SEVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 11, 2019
Incident date: Dec 10, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FOUND IT HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, SEVER... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Oct 10, 2019
Incident date: Jul 19, 2019
LEXUS DIAGNOSED THE FRONT BRAKE ACTUATOR IS FAILING. APPARENTLY THIS WAS A KNOWN ISSUE AND THERE WAS A CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM THAT EXTENDED THE WARRANTY ON THIS PART TO DECEMBER 31, 2017 OR 150,000 MILES. THIS ISSUE APPEARED AT ABOUT 100,000 MILES ON MY VEHICLE, BUT BEYOND THE EXPIRATION DATE OF ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Sep 11, 2019
Incident date: Aug 28, 2019
AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING OUR CAR, THE ABS, VSC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ABS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE, AND THE FRONT BRAKES CAN EASILY LOCK UP DURING MODERATELY HEAVY BRAKING. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS PURPOSELY DESIGNED THE SYSTEM TO DISABLE THE A... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Aug 17, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE CAR IS RUNNING THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE SPEAKERS HAVE NO SOUNDS COMING THROUGH THEM AND THE REAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN THE BACK SEAT AS NO POWER AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES I REPLACED THE FUSE FOR THE SPEAKER ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Aug 17, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE CAR IS RUNNING THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE SPEAKERS HAVE NO SOUNDS COMING THROUGH THEM AND THE REAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN THE BACK SEAT AS NO POWER AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES I REPLACED THE FUSE FOR THE SPEAKER ... Read more
AIR BAGS
Aug 17, 2019
Incident date: Jul 10, 2019
AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE CAR IS RUNNING THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE SPEAKERS HAVE NO SOUNDS COMING THROUGH THEM AND THE REAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN THE BACK SEAT AS NO POWER AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES I REPLACED THE FUSE FOR THE SPEAKER ... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY
Aug 5, 2019
Incident date: Jun 2, 2019
LEXUS LS 2007..TRUNK WILL NOT OPEN...NUMEROUS ATTEMPTS OPEN THE TRUNK HAS FAILED. SEVERAL MECHANIC HAS TRIED TO OPEN THE TRUNK AND COULDN`T NOT OPEN THE TRUNK. CHECKED THE FUSES, TRIED THE KEY FOB, THE VALET SWITCH IN THE GLOVE COMPARTMENT WAS CHECKED. THE BUTTON UNDER THE TRUNK LID HANDLE DID NOT O... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Jun 8, 2019
MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Jun 8, 2019
MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 11, 2019
Incident date: Jun 8, 2019
MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 1, 2017
Incident date: May 20, 2017
MY KIDS AND I WAS TRAVELING IN VEHICLE WHEN I TRIED TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND NOTICED MY CAR WOULD NOT STOP. I WAS TRAVELING APPROX. 25 MPH ON CITY STREET AND HAD TO PULL OVER AND LATER GET MY CAR TOWED TO DEALERSHIP. THE DEALERSHIP EXPLAINED MY ACTUATOR NEEDS REPLACING AND LEXUS WILL COVER THE COST, ... Read more
STEERING
Dec 19, 2016
Incident date: Dec 12, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT ... Read more
STEERING
Nov 13, 2016
Incident date: Nov 11, 2016
WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Nov 13, 2016
Incident date: Nov 11, 2016
WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 14, 2016
Incident date: Apr 12, 2016
BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO... Read more
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Technical Service Bulletins, 2007 LEXUS LS
33 manufacturer communications from 24 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 6 |
| 140000 AIR BAGS | 2 |
| 130000 VISIBILITY | 2 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 2 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 2 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 2 |
| 062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN | 1 |
| 030000 BRAKES (PWS) | 1 |
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0004-22
Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0023-20
Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0014-08_Rev
Mar 22, 2017
162000 STRUCTURE:BODY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some
L-SB-0060-13 Rev
Nov 10, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 10, 2016 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year applicable Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin
L-SB-0083-16
Sep 30, 2016
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
TSB: Some 2007 - 2016 model year LS 460/LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk and or a knocking type noise coming from the engine compartment when releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this cond
L-SB-0083-16
Sep 30, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TSB: Some 2007 - 2016 model year LS 460/LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk and or a knocking type noise coming from the engine compartment when releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this cond
L-SB-0021-14 Rev
Sep 19, 2016
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Revision Notice: Applicability section has been updated to include 2016-2017 applicable model year Lexus vehicles. The Repair Procedure section, Required Tools & Equipment section, and the Repair Procedure section has been updated.
LSB002514B
Jul 7, 2014
116340 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:ANTI-THEFT:IMMOBILIZER/PROXIMITY:KEY/SENDER
Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
L-TT-0007-10
Apr 29, 2014
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
Low battery voltage can contribute to a MIL "ON" condition for P0335 (Crankshaft Position Sensor Circuit) and or P0340 (Camshaft Position Sensor Circuit) due to inconsistent rational speed of the engine's crankshaft.
LSB009213B
Dec 19, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
220000 SEATS
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
L-SB-0143-11 Rev
Nov 10, 2013
142000 AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Beginning in 1998, Lexus introduced side airbags as optional equipment. Lexus does NOT recommend replacement of original seat covers with non-Lexus leather or other seat cover materials on vehicles due to the following: Seat covers NOT rec
LTT014513
Nov 2, 2013
130000 VISIBILITY
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
L-SB-0067-09
Oct 25, 2013
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0081-13.
L-SB-0081-13
Oct 24, 2013
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Updated navigation system firmware has been developed to remedy this condition. This software MUST be installed into the vehicle before performing a map update using the Navigation Update Tool.
L-SB-0081-13
Oct 24, 2013
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Updated navigation system firmware has been developed to remedy this condition. This software MUST be installed into the vehicle before performing a map update using the Navigation Update Tool.
LSB006013A
Sep 12, 2013
138000 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
HVAC Odor Maintenance
LSB006013A
Sep 12, 2013
350000 EQUIPMENT
HVAC Odor Maintenance
L-SB-0060-13
Sep 12, 2013
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
Some 2006 ? 2014 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors naturally occurring from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to
LSB-0059-12
Jul 10, 2012
181000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
LEXUS: PRECAUTION INFORMATION ON REMOVAL, INSPECTION, INSTALLATION OF ACCELERATOR PEDAL SENSOR ASSEMBLY, WHICH REQUIRES NO LUBRICATION. MODELS 2001-13 CT200H, ES300, 300H, 330, 350, GS300, 350, 450, 450H, 460, GX460, 470, HS250H, IS F, IS
LSB-0029-11
May 27, 2011
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
TOYOTA: THE COOLING FAN MOTOR MAY BE INOPERATIVE WHICH CAN CAUSE ENGINE COOLANT TEMP TO INCREASE. 2007-2011 LS460. *RM
SB-0001-11 REV1
Jan 6, 2011
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
LEXUS: INFORMATION ON AN IMPROVED TRANSMISSION FLUID. *RM
LEXUS LS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS LS across all model years (1998, 2025).
27
Total Recalls
292
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
21
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS LS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2018 | 2 | 19 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2007 (current) | 1 | 58 | |
| 2006 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 | View |