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2010 Lexus LS460Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 17 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus LS460, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 14V-647 the manufacturer reports only 72% of affected cars repaired.

2010 Lexus LS460
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints176 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage98kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 24, 2023. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2010 Lexus LS460 has problems

17 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Service brakes51
Steering30
Vehicle speed control22
Service brakes, hydraulic21
Fuel/propulsion system10
Air bags11
Exterior lighting10
Fuel system, gasoline10
Power train10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2010 Lexus LS460 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

72%repaired · 2016 Q2

Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Recall 14V-647 · Oct 15, 2014 · 422,509 vehicles · 305,888 repaired

Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Steering: electric power assist system

Recall 10V-218 · May 21, 2010 · 3,800 vehicles

Risk. IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC CAN CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED UP TO 90 DEGREES.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2010 vs. every other LS460 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS460 median. How we score

'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS460 owners report

Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT VARIOUS SPEEDS, A BRAKE FAILURE WARNING MESSAGE APPEARED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. THE CONTACT STATED THAT SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING LIGHTS WERE ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO WILKIE LEXUS (568 LANCASTER AVE,…
Complaint 11414967 · May 3, 2021 · 121,000 miles
2010 LEXUS LS 460. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO DEALER REFUSING TO PERFORM BRAKE ACTUATOR/PUMP DEFECT SAFETY RECALL. *LD THE CONSUMER STATED SHE WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE SAFETY RECALL. THE SAFETY RECALL HAD EXPIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. *JS
Complaint 11349404 · Aug 19, 2020
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO SKID ON THE FREEWAY. WHEN THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO STOP. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A SIDE EMBANKMENT, BOUNCED BACK ONTO THE FREEWAY, TURNED 360 DEGREES, AND CRASHED…
Complaint 11155150 · Nov 30, 2018 · 75,000 miles

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