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2009 Lexus LS460lProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2009 Lexus LS460l, 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.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls2Lowest repair rate 72%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage38kService brakes, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 15, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2009 Lexus LS460l has problems

1 complaint 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 brakes10

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

2 recalls

2009 Lexus LS460l 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

2009 vs. every other LS460l 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 LS460l median. How we score

'07'08'09'10
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS460l owners report

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

ALL BRAKE LIGHTS ON DASH BOARD ARE LIT AND I'M ADVISE TO STOP DRIVING CAR AND CALL DEALER. A TECH FRIEND OF MINE CHECKED THE SYSTEM AND IT HAS FAULT CODE, C1391, WHICH IS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACCUMULATOR/ACTUATOR
Complaint 11073151 · Feb 15, 2018 · 38,002 miles

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