2008 LEXUS LS460

2 recalls, 100 complaints - 234 TSBs

14V647000 Oct 15, 2014
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
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.
422,509 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
10V309000 Jul 6, 2010
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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.
Consequence
THE ENGINE COULD FAIL AND STOP SUDDENLY WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
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.
138,874 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Complaint Statistics

100 total complaints 6 crashes 1 fires 4 injuries

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES30
UNKNOWN OR OTHER9
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM7
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL7
ENGINE4
STRUCTURE:BODY4
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM3
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION3
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)3
VISIBILITY2
AIR BAGS Mar 27, 2023
Incident date: Mar 22, 2023
PLEASE DO RECALL ON THIS 2014 KIA Sedona, only 53,000 miles, for bad airbag system 2014 KIA airbag light on instr panel comes on, then off, then stays on. I took it to kia dealer and they said it was the ocs (passenger occupant sensor) in the seat, BUT when i sit in the drivers seat and with both... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 13, 2022
Incident date: Sep 1, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the vehicle would erroneously start without anyone being near the vehicle with the starter button not being pressed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who replaced the starter however, the failure persisted. The contact indicated t... Read more
VISIBILITY Aug 30, 2021
Incident date: Aug 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for t... Read more
STRUCTURE:INTERIOR PANELS:DASHBOARD Aug 30, 2021
Incident date: Aug 15, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, he noticed that there was a shiny glare coming from the dashboard that obstructed his visibility. The dealer was made aware of the failure but informed the contact that the manufacturer's recall for t... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Jul 12, 2021
Incident date: Jul 11, 2021
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that a day after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed that there were cracks on the instrument panel near the radio, and between the dashboard and passenger’s and driver’s side doors. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired by an independe... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jun 24, 2019
Incident date: Jun 7, 2019
WHILE IN MOTION, BRAKES STARTED PULSATING AND "CLICKING", THEN BRAKE PEDAL FEEL GOT VERY FIRM AND HAD DIFFICULTY STOPPING, ALMOST RESULTING IN ACCIDENT. TOYOTA HAS RELEASED WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY, BUT MY VEHICLE IS JUST BEYOND THE 10YR/150K MILE PERIOD. I FEEL T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 18, 2019
Incident date: Jun 4, 2018
ALL FOUR INTERIOR DOOR TRIM PANELS, CENTER CONSOLE, AND DASH ON MY 2008 LEXUS LS460 ARE MELTING, CRACKING AND ADMITTING A FOUL ODOR CAUSING NAUSEA. TOYOTA ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BULLETIN COVERED BY THE CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZE6 BUT ONLY INCLUDED THE 2007 LS460. HAVING DONE RESEARCH, OTHER ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 12, 2019
Incident date: Jun 12, 2019
I PUT MY 2 YEAR OLD IN THE CAR SEAT, STRAPPED HER IN, PUT MY BAG (WITH THE KEY FOB) ON THE BACKSEAT AND AFTER VISUALLY CONFIRMING THAT THE DRIVERS DOOR IS UNLOCKED CLOSED THE BACK DOOR WITH MY CHILD INSIDE. IN THE TIME IT TOOK ME TO WALK AROUND THE CAR TO THE DRIVER'S SEAT ALL FOUR DOORS SOMEHOW LOC... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 19, 2019
Incident date: Jan 15, 2019
THE ABS/BRAKE/VSC/ LIGHT CAME ON, MAKING BEEPING NOISE AND HARD TO BRAKE
VISIBILITY/WIPER Mar 27, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
MY DASH PANEL AND DOOR HANDLES ARE MELTING IN THE SUN. THE DASH PANEL IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC AS IT IS EXTRUDING A SHINY CLEAR TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE THAT CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT GLARE VISIBILITY PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING INTO THE SUN, CAUSING ME TO NEARLY MISS ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNING IN FRONT OF ME AT AN I... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Mar 27, 2019
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
MY DASH PANEL AND DOOR HANDLES ARE MELTING IN THE SUN. THE DASH PANEL IS ESPECIALLY PROBLEMATIC AS IT IS EXTRUDING A SHINY CLEAR TAR LIKE SUBSTANCE THAT CAUSES A SIGNIFICANT GLARE VISIBILITY PROBLEM WHILE DRIVING INTO THE SUN, CAUSING ME TO NEARLY MISS ANOTHER VEHICLE TURNING IN FRONT OF ME AT AN I... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 19, 2019
Incident date: Jan 3, 2019
I PURCHASED THIS CAR IN 2018 AND IT HAD LESS THAN 75,000 MILES ON IT. I'VE RECENTLY NOTICED THAT WHENEVER I PRESS THE BRAKE PEDAL, THERE IS A CLICKING/POPPING SOUND. I'M UNSURE WHAT IT IS. I KNOW THAT IT SHOULDN'T BE HAPPENING. I'VE READ ON THIS SITE THAT IT MAYBE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR. IS THERE A ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Feb 7, 2019
Incident date: Feb 3, 2019
DEFECTIVE ACTUATOR AND PUMP.THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM WITH MODELS RANGING BETWEEN 2007 AND 2013. THIS IS A PROBLEM KNOWN TO LEXUS AND THEY WERE TAKING CARE OF IT AS AND WHEN COMPLAINTS WERE MADE.THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE AND BELIEVE THAT LEXUS SHOULD MAKE A RECALL AND REMEDY .
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 14, 2019
Incident date: Dec 28, 2018
I WAS PARKED WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING FOR APPROXIMATELY 18 MINUTES WHEN SUDDENLY, I HEARD A BEEPING SOUND IN THE CAR IT WOULD NOT STOP!!! I TURNED MY ENGINE OFF IN HOPE TO RESET WHATEVER IT WAS BUT AS SOON AS ME FOOT TOUCHED THE BRAKE THE BEEPING RESUMED. IT WAS RAINING AND I HAD NOT CLUE OF WHAT IT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 12, 2019
Incident date: Jan 10, 2019
I HAVE 2008 LEXUS LS 460 WHICH HAS MILEAGE OF 36,345. I HAD A SUDDEN FAILURE OF BRAKE SYSTEM AND WARNING LIGHT SAID "BRING THE CAR TO THE DEALER" THEY FOUND ABS ACTUATOR FAILURE. LEXUS ISSUED "WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT" ABOUT THIS PROBLEM IN 2017. BUT THEY WOULD NOT COVER MY CAR BECAUSE THE WARRANTY ENH... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jan 1, 2019
Incident date: Feb 3, 2013
SQUEAL NOISE WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL, COMING FROM BRAKE ACTUATOR. BLEEDING THE BRAKE DOES NOT HELP. EXPECT BRAKE FAILURE EVERY TIME I PUSH THE PEDAL. ANNOYING NOISE FROM SUCH EXPENSIVE VEHICLE.REALLY, LEXUS! THIS FAILURE AND UNHAPPY CUSTOMERS IS DISCUSSED ALL OVER LEXUS FORUMS, LEXUS KNOW ABOUT ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 5, 2018
Incident date: Oct 5, 2018
ABS BRAKE LIGHT WARNING CAME ON THEN BRAKES FAILED SOON AFTER.
SERVICE BRAKES Oct 3, 2018
Incident date: Oct 3, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, THE BRAKES SEIZED AND RELEASED. ALL OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL INDICATORS ILLUMINATED, INCLUDING THE "PLEASE STOP AND CALL THE DEALER IMMEDIATELY" WARNING MESSAGE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILDE LEXUS SARASOTA (941-924-3040, L... Read more
ENGINE Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Jun 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN THE PARK POSITION, THE "CHECK VEHICLE SYSTEM, STOP VEHICLE IN A SAFE PLACE IMMEDIATELY", CHECK ENGINE, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STARKS TOYOTA (4855 US-501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 10, 2018
Incident date: Jun 30, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS ON AND IN THE PARK POSITION, THE "CHECK VEHICLE SYSTEM, STOP VEHICLE IN A SAFE PLACE IMMEDIATELY", CHECK ENGINE, AND BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO STARKS TOYOTA (4855 US-501, MYRTLE BEACH, SC 29579... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 15, 2018
Incident date: May 6, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT VARIOUS WARNING INDICATORS AND GAUGES ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER AND DISPLAY PANEL. THE DEALER (LEXUS OF PALM BEACH, 5700 OKEECHOBEE BLVD, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33417, (561) 291-6004) INSPECTED THE VEHICLE, CLEARED THE CODES, ... Read more
VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR May 14, 2018
Incident date: May 7, 2014
DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW HAS A WHISTLING NOISE THAT IS A HAZARD DUE TO THE DB LEVEL AT 55 MPH. I HAVE SPOKEN SEVERAL TIMES WITH CLEAR LAKE LEXUS AND THEY HAVE NOT OFFERED A SOLUTION. THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON ISSUE WITH THE 2008 LEXUS 460 (LEXUS TALK). THERE APPEARS TO BE A FIX BY INSTALLIN... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Apr 27, 2018
Incident date: Jan 1, 2018
HORN WORKS SOMETIME AND THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM SAME AS WELL. FUSES GOOD, AND THE HORNS ARE TOO. POSSIBLY THAT IT'S THE CLOCKSPRING AND SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 27, 2018
Incident date: Jan 29, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 55 TO 60 MPH. THE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED, INDICATING TO "STOP THE VEHICLE AND CONTACT THE DEALER". THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO NALLEY LEXUS SMYRNA IN SMYRNA, GA (PHONE: 404 994-4322) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 9, 2018
BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILURE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY LEXUS AND LEXUS SAYS THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MINE. ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BEEN A RECALL INSTEAD OF 'WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT' WITH LIMITATIONS TO GET LEXUS OUT OF FIXING SOMETHING THEY KNOW IS FAULTY AND A SAFETY ISSUE.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Feb 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 9, 2018
BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILURE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY LEXUS AND LEXUS SAYS THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MINE. ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BEEN A RECALL INSTEAD OF 'WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT' WITH LIMITATIONS TO GET LEXUS OUT OF FIXING SOMETHING THEY KNOW IS FAULTY AND A SAFETY ISSUE.
WHEELS Feb 16, 2018
Incident date: Feb 9, 2018
BRAKE ACTUATOR FAILURE IS A KNOWN ISSUE BY LEXUS AND LEXUS SAYS THEY WILL NOT REPLACE MINE. ITS A SAFETY ISSUE AND SHOULD BEEN A RECALL INSTEAD OF 'WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT' WITH LIMITATIONS TO GET LEXUS OUT OF FIXING SOMETHING THEY KNOW IS FAULTY AND A SAFETY ISSUE.
SERVICE BRAKES Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF CLEAR LAKE (18160 GULF FWY IN HOUSTON, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA... Read more
PARKING BRAKE Feb 13, 2018
Incident date: Feb 10, 2018
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE BACKING OUT OF THE DRIVEWAY AT APPROXIMATELY 5 MPH, THE EMERGENCY BRAKE BECAME INOPERABLE. THE PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR ILLUMINATED AFTER THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS OF CLEAR LAKE (18160 GULF FWY IN HOUSTON, TX) WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER Nov 25, 2017
Incident date: Nov 24, 2011
MY CAR HAS A STICKY DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS AS WELL AS THE BLACK BUTTON THAT OPENS THE TRUNK WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT OR HUMID. ANYTHING THAT IS MADE OF THAT MATERIAL IS STICKY AND GETS THIS WEIRD BLACK STUFF EVERYWHERE. THE SHINY REFLECTIVE SURFACE THAT THE DASHBOARD IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Nov 25, 2017
Incident date: Nov 24, 2011
MY CAR HAS A STICKY DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS AS WELL AS THE BLACK BUTTON THAT OPENS THE TRUNK WHEN THE WEATHER IS HOT OR HUMID. ANYTHING THAT IS MADE OF THAT MATERIAL IS STICKY AND GETS THIS WEIRD BLACK STUFF EVERYWHERE. THE SHINY REFLECTIVE SURFACE THAT THE DASHBOARD IS A SAFETY HAZARD FOR MYSELF ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Aug 16, 2017
Incident date: Jan 1, 2015
CRACKED AND/OR STICKY/MELTING DASHBOARDS (INSTRUMENT PANELS) AND DOOR PANELS AS A RESULT OF HEAT OR HUMIDITY
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jul 16, 2017
Incident date: Oct 25, 2016
THIS AUTOMOBILE MANY INSIDE PLASTIC PANELS ARE MELTING LIQUEFYING AND WE ARE VERY CONCERNED THAT ARE RELEASING TOXIC FUMES. IT IS MY WIFE'S CAR AND SHE HAS A LOT OF COUGH THIS YEAR, CONTACTED LEXUS/TOYOTA AND THEY SAY ARE NOT TOXIC, BUT WE DO NOT BELIEVE THEM, PLEASE FIND CORRESPONDENCE FOR THE LAST... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Jun 21, 2017
Incident date: Jun 1, 2014
ALL DOOR PANELS MELTING, INCLUDING GLOVE COMPARTMENT, DASH BOARD, CENTER CONSOLE CAUSED BY USE OF DEFECTIVE AND SUBSTANDARD MATERIAL. NAVIGATION SYSTEM DIED LEAVING NO ACCESS TO AIR CONDITION CONTROL, BLUE TOOTH, REAR CAMERA , HARD DRIVE, MAP AND OTHER FUNCTIONS.LEXUS REFUSED TO ACKNOWLEDGE CITING ... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 3, 2016
Incident date: Nov 24, 2016
WHILE BRAKING GRADUALLY, WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL IN A STEADY POSITION, THE CAR LURCHES/PULSES, THE TIRES MAKES LOUD SKIDDING SOUND THEN THE CAR COMES TO A HARD STOP AS THOUGH IT HAS SLAMMED INTO SOMETHING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON MULTIPLE OCCASIONS AT LOW SPEEDS, WHERE IT FEELS LIKE IM PRESSING THE BRAKE... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Nov 22, 2016
Incident date: Oct 15, 2016
THE BRAKES HAVE A CHATTERING NOISE AND FEEL THROUGH THE PEDAL WHILE STOPPED, WHEN YOU RELEASE THEM. THE CAR CAN BE IN PARK, AND IT STILL DOES IT. IT'S A KNOWN PROBLEM, BUT TOYOTA IS DOING THEIR BEST TO AVOID REPAIRING IT UNDER THE NEWLY EXTENDED WARRANTY ON THE "BRAKE ACTUATOR". IT'S 100% REPEA... Read more
STRUCTURE:BODY Aug 16, 2016
Incident date: Aug 10, 2016
THE TRUNK OPENING LID MELTED.
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 4, 2016
Incident date: Aug 1, 2016
I HAVE 111000 MILES ON MY LS 460 2008. I NOTICED A SQUEALING SOUND WHEN I HIT THE BRAKE AND SLIDES A LITTLE WHEN U PRESS THE BRAKE IT FEELS LIKE IT DON'T WANNA STOP AND I WAS TOLD IT'S THE BRAKE ACTUATOR
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 26, 2016
Incident date: Jul 24, 2016
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS (70 MPH) I ENCOUNTERED ILLUMINATION OF BRAKE/ABS WARNING LIGHTS ON THE DASH ADVISING ME THAT THE SAFETY BRAKE/ABS/TRACTION FEATURES ON MY CAR ARE NON OPERATIONAL. UPON PULLING OVER, I READ A MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE DASH ALERTING ME TO TAKE MY CAR TO THE NEAREST LEXUS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Jul 20, 2016
Incident date: Jul 12, 2016
EVERY TIME YOU'RE PRESSING THE BRAKE YOU GET A CLICKING AND A KNOCKING NOISE THEY'LL TELL YOU THAT IS NORMAL ARE THERE NOT SURE WHAT IT IS BUT WE NEED TO GET ONLINE AND READ ABOUT IT EVERYBODY IS COMPLAINING ABOUT IT BECAUSE THEY SAY SOMETIMES YOU CAN REPLACE THE ACTUATOR BUT THAT'S ABOUT $4,000 LOT... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES May 5, 2016
Incident date: May 5, 2016
WHEN DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY, WARNING LIGHTS "CHECK ABS" "CHECK VSC SYSTEM" "CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM" "BRAKE MALFUNCTION" "STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE PLACE IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT A DEALER" SUDDENLY CAME ON AND A 5 OTHER LIGHTS ALSO CAME UP. IT WAS SCARY ME SO MUCH. I HAD TO PULL OVER AND STOP. AFTER CHECKING ... Read more
AIR BAGS Apr 16, 2016
Incident date: Apr 15, 2016
RECALL.
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Dec 17, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2015
AFTER DROPPING THE KIDS OFF THIS MORNING WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I GET THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WHICH ALARMEDME AS THERE WAS LOUD BEEPS TOO. THE FIRST WAS BRAKE MALFUNCTION, THEN CHECK VSC SYSTEM, THEN CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKES GOT REAL SOFT AND THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT DIDNT WANT TO ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER Dec 17, 2015
Incident date: Dec 16, 2015
AFTER DROPPING THE KIDS OFF THIS MORNING WAS DRIVING HOME AND ALL OF THE SUDDEN I GET THE LIGHTS ON THE DASH WHICH ALARMEDME AS THERE WAS LOUD BEEPS TOO. THE FIRST WAS BRAKE MALFUNCTION, THEN CHECK VSC SYSTEM, THEN CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE BRAKES GOT REAL SOFT AND THE CAR ACTED LIKE IT DIDNT WANT TO ... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL Oct 20, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE INDEPENDENTLY SURGED FORWARD AT A HIGH RATE OF SPEED WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT APPLIED FORCE TO THE BRAKE PEDAL, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED WITHOUT WARNING. WHILE AT A STOP WITH THE BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED, THE CONTACT'S VEHIC... Read more
Crash 1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
I HAD REMARKED TO THE LOCAL DEALER THAT IT MADE A CLUNK NOISE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WAS AT 63K MI WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND 10K MI. AFTER I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SQUEALING WHEN BRAKING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER T... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
I HAD REMARKED TO THE LOCAL DEALER THAT IT MADE A CLUNK NOISE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WAS AT 63K MI WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND 10K MI. AFTER I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SQUEALING WHEN BRAKING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER T... Read more
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) Sep 17, 2015
Incident date: May 14, 2015
I HAD REMARKED TO THE LOCAL DEALER THAT IT MADE A CLUNK NOISE WHEN STARTING THE VEHICLE AND DEPRESSING THE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS WAS AT 63K MI WHEN I PURCHASED IT. I WAS TOLD IT WAS NORMAL. APPROXIMATELY 1 YEAR AND 10K MI. AFTER I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE SQUEALING WHEN BRAKING. I WAS TOLD BY THE DEALER T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Aug 21, 2015
Incident date: Aug 18, 2015
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND THERE WAS AN EXCESSIVE DELAYED RESPONSE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THE ABS ACTUATOR WOULD NEED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE M... Read more
STRUCTURE Jun 25, 2015
Incident date: Jun 2, 2014
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SURFACE OF THE DASHBOARD BEGAN TO DETERIORATE AND PRODUCED A STICKY SUBSTANCE. WHILE OPERATING THE VEHICLE, THE SUNLIGHT CREATED A GLARE ON THE DASHBOARD THAT IMPAIRED THE DRIVER'S VISION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO IN... Read more

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Technical Service Bulletins, 2008 LEXUS LS460

234 manufacturer communications from 131 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT37
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)23
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE18
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM17
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER12
030000 BRAKES (PWS)10
140000 AIR BAGS9
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.9
Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0006-22 Mar 9, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retai
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
L-SB-0046-21 Nov 10, 2021
275300 LANE DEPARTURE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation
L-SB-0046-21 Nov 10, 2021
264300 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation
L-SB-0046-21 Nov 10, 2021
284300 BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: RADAR
TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation
L-SB-0018-14 Obs Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
L-SB-0024-21 Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avail
Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-TT-0281-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021
200000 WHEELS
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-TT-0281-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021
010000 STEERING
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-TT-0294-20 Oct 30, 2020
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0294-20 Oct 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
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-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
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-TT-0235-17 Rev Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0174-08 Obs Jun 23, 2020
010000 STEERING
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
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-TT-0284-20 Mar 26, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle must be on a level surface. If a level surface is not available, this tech tip should be used in conjunction with the repair manual to set the angle of the front mi
L-TT-0281-20 Mar 9, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-TT-0281-20 Mar 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-TT-0281-20 Mar 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
L-SB-0003-20 Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull
L-SB-0060-13 Obs Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
L-TT-0235-17_Rev Nov 18, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0235-17_Rev Nov 18, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0221-17_Rev Oct 11, 2019
010000 STEERING
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ? Difficulty to pair the phone. ? Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ? Various Bluetooth? Audio functions a
L-SB-0018-14_Rev Jun 13, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 13, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. March 13, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts
ZLZ-Lexus POL18- Feb 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim pane
ZLZ-Lexus POL18- Feb 15, 2019
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim pane
L-TT-0235-17_Rev Nov 28, 2018
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
ZLZ_Job_Aid_11.1 Nov 14, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ. Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels. Inspection Application Navigation Instructions
ZLZ-Dealer Packa Nov 14, 2018
117000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Dealer Packet: November 14 , 2018 The inspection application is now available. Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrum
ZLZ_Lexus POL18- Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim pane
ZLZ_Lexus POL18- Sep 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim pane
ZLZ_Job-Aid_09.2 Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels Covered Vehicles and Components
ZLZ_Job-Aid_09.2 Sep 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels Covered Vehicles and Components
ZLZ_Dealer Packa Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
ZLZ_Dealer Packa Sep 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
ZLZ_Dealer Packa Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
ZLZ_Dealer Packa Sep 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the s
ZLZ_Dealer Email Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Email: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the sub
ZLZ_Dealer Email Sep 27, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Email: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the sub
L-SB-0041-15_Rev Sep 27, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 27, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2009 ? 2013 model year IS250 and IS350, 2010 ? 2015 model year IS250C and IS350C, 2008 ? 2014 model year IS F, 2008 ? 2013 model year LS460, and 2007
L-TT-0221-17Rev1 Mar 22, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
L-TT-0221-17Rev1 Mar 22, 2018
353630 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:INFOTAINMENT:BLUETOOTH/WIFI
Diagnosis of bluetooth connectivity complaints.
L-SB-0021-14_Obs Jan 24, 2018
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0001-18.
L-SB-0001-18 Jan 22, 2018
100000 POWER TRAIN
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
L-SB-0001-18 Jan 22, 2018
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin No. L-SB-0021-14. * Applicability has been updated to include applicable 2018 models and 2016 * 2018 model year RC 300 and 2015 * 2018 model yea
L-SB-0014-16_Rev Jan 19, 2018
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 19, 2018 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to elevate awaren
L-TT-0237-18 Jan 16, 2018
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TT: Special Service Tools: Injector Seal Tool Sets. In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service Tool Set is required to properly install the seal onto the in
L-TT-0235-17 Dec 8, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0048-08 Obs Dec 5, 2017
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Replacement Certification Labels. OBSOLETE NOTICE November 28, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0179-17.
L-TT-0221-17 Mar 30, 2017
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
This bulletin is regarding the Diagnosis of Bluetooth Connectivity Complaints: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle wh
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-0018-14_Rev Mar 13, 2017
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 13, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2015-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. Some vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC Evaporator Drain Hose has become obst
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-0083-13 Rev Oct 5, 2016
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
L-SB-0083-13 Rev Oct 5, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
L-SB-0083-13 Rev Oct 5, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE October 5, 2016: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0086-16.
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-0086-16 Sep 30, 2016
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
L-SB-0086-16 Sep 30, 2016
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
L-SB-0086-16 Sep 30, 2016
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating the map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicl
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.
L-SB-0186-09 REV Aug 11, 2016
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
"TSB: AUGUST 11, 2016 REV1: ? GS MODEL VEHICLES WERE REMOVED AND A NEW BULLETIN L-SB-0043-16 IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR THIS MODEL. ANY PREVIOUS PRINTED VERSIONS OF THIS BULLETIN SHOULD BE DISCARDED. SOME 2006 ? 2009 MODEL YEAR IS 250/350, 20
L-SB-0186-09 Rev Aug 11, 2016
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
TSB: August 11, 2016 Rev1: ? GS model vehicles were removed and a new bulletin L-SB-0043-16 is now available for this model. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2006 - 2009 model year IS 250/350, 200
ZLG_Warranty Pol Apr 19, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. The Brake Actuator Assembly is covered by the Le
ZLG_Dealer Lette Apr 19, 2016
030000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ?
ZLG_Dealer email Apr 19, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2
ZLG_Region email Apr 18, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Region email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2
ZLG_Region Lette Apr 18, 2016
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ?
L-SB-0016-16 Apr 13, 2016
046000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
TSB: Some applicable Lexus vehicle models may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC message is displayed. Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) C1391, C1252, C1253, or C1256 may be stored.
GR1_Region Lette Jan 27, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follo
GR1_Region Lette Jan 27, 2016
146000 AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follo
GR1_DEALER LETTE Jan 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"REGION LETTER: SAFETY RECALL COMPLETION IS IMPORTANT NOT ONLY IN SATISFYING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, BUT ALSO IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO MEET CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. TOYOTA WILL BE SENDING SAFETY RECALL FOLL
GR1_Dealer Lette Jan 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
Region Letter: Safety Recall completion is important not only in satisfying government requirements, but also is an integral part of our commitment to meet customer expectations of Toyota products. Toyota will be sending Safety Recall Follo
GR1_REGION LETTE Jan 25, 2016
140000 AIR BAGS
"REGION LETTER: SAFETY RECALL COMPLETION IS IMPORTANT NOT ONLY IN SATISFYING GOVERNMENT REQUIREMENTS, BUT ALSO IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR COMMITMENT TO MEET CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS OF TOYOTA PRODUCTS. TOYOTA WILL BE SENDING SAFETY RECALL FOLL
L-SB-0036-15 REV Dec 4, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
"LSB: SOME 2007 ? 2015 MODEL YEAR 2WD LS 460 STANDARD (NON F-SPORT, NON AWD) AND LS 460L VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT VIBRATION/PULSATION IN THE BRAKE PEDAL AND/OR STEERING WHEEL WHILE LIGHTLY APPLYING THE BRAKE PEDAL AT HIGH SPEEDS (65 ? 75 MPH)
L-SB-0036-15 Rev Dec 4, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
LSB: Some 2007 ? 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles may exhibit vibration/pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 ? 75 mph).
L-TT-0144-13 Rev Nov 12, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon
L-TT-0144-13 Rev Nov 12, 2015
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: Difficulty to pair the phone. Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no lon
L-TT-0144-13 REV Nov 12, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: SOME CUSTOMERS MAY ENCOUNTER BLUETOOTH CONNECTIVITY CONCERNS SUCH AS: DIFFICULTY TO PAIR THE PHONE. INTERMITTENT BLUETOOTH FAILURE TO CONNECT TO THE VEHICLE WHEN FIRST TURNING ON THE VEHICLE. VARIOUS BLUETOOTH AUDIO FUNCTIONS ARE NO LON
L-SB-0083-13 Rev Nov 2, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, al
L-SB-0083-13 REV Nov 2, 2015
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
LSB: LEXUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) NAVIGATION REQUIRE A SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL AND FOLLOW A UNIQUE PROCESS FOR UPDATING MAP, POINTS OF INTEREST, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE. INSTEAD OF INDIVIDUAL DVDS INSTALLED INTO THE VEHICLE, AL
L-SB-0083-13 REV Nov 2, 2015
350000 EQUIPMENT
LSB: LEXUS MODELS EQUIPPED WITH HARD DISK DRIVE (HDD) NAVIGATION REQUIRE A SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL AND FOLLOW A UNIQUE PROCESS FOR UPDATING MAP, POINTS OF INTEREST, AND SYSTEM SOFTWARE. INSTEAD OF INDIVIDUAL DVDS INSTALLED INTO THE VEHICLE, AL
L-SB-0083-13 Rev Nov 2, 2015
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
LSB: Lexus models equipped with Hard Disk Drive (HDD) Navigation require a Special Service Tool and follow a unique process for updating map, points of interest, and system software. Instead of individual DVDs installed into the vehicle, al
LSB003615 Aug 19, 2015
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
Front Brake Vibration
L-SB-0036-15 Aug 17, 2015
011000 STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Some 2007 - 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles my exhibit vibrations/ pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 - 75 mph). Follo
L-SB-0036-15 Aug 17, 2015
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Some 2007 - 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles my exhibit vibrations/ pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while lightly applying the brake pedal at high speeds (65 - 75 mph). Follo

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LEXUS LS460 - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS LS460 across all model years (2007, 2015).

11 Total Recalls
226 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
20 Reported Crashes
5 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS LS460 - Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2017 0 2 View
2016 0 2 View
2015 1 5 View
2014 1 10 View
2013 1 16 View
2012 0 4 View
2011 0 2 View
2010 2 19 View
2009 2 13 View
2008 (current) 2 100
2007 2 53 View

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