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2013 Lexus LS460Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2013 Lexus LS460, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through December 19, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2013 Lexus LS460 has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
7Service brakes2 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Equipment adaptive/mobility
1Forward collision avoidance
1Power train
1Seat belts
1Steering1 crash/fire/injury
1Structure
1Child seat
11 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 7 | 2 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Equipment adaptive/mobility | 1 | 0 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Seat belts | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Child seat | 1 | 0 |
| 1 other systems | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2013 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.
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
2013 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
NHTSA crash tests
2013 Lexus LS460 safety ratings
2013 Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: No
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What LS460 owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
Brake pedal on vehicle requires significant force to trigger brake lamps to turn on. In many instances, the vehicle can come to a complete stop before the brake lamps are triggered. Consumer has resolved the issue and would like to withdrawal the complaint.
My 2013 Lexus LS460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (C1391 - Leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code C1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 MPH…
WHILE COMING TO STOP, CAR SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED. HARD BRAKING HELD THE CAR AND ONLY PLACING CAR IN PARK STOPPED THE ACCELERATION,
Own a 2013 LS460?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.