Lexus LS460L brakes problems
14 complaint narratives mention brakes terms.
Key facts
39 owner complaints analyzed
3 distinct recall campaigns
50,000 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2007 to 2010 model years. Data snapshot: . 33 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Braking behavior evidence
14 of 39 complaints match this topic (35.9%). The keyword filter can include complaints that mention a transmission without reporting its failure. View matching rules.
Owner report 10457033 · 2012-05-01 (May 1, 2012)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN BRAKING TO A COMPLETE STOP, THE ENGINE RPMS WOULD INCREASE EXCESSIVELY. IN ADDITION, THE VEHICLE WOULD SPORADICALLY LOSE POWER WHEN ATTEMPTING A RIGHT TURN. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 55,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 64,000.
Owner-reported narrative. 55,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10457033 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10587459 · 2014-05-09 (May 9, 2014)
THE VEHICLE DASHBOARD COMES UP WITH SEVERAL WARNINGS. 1) CHECK VSC SYSTEM. 2) CHECK PCS SYSTEM. 3)CHECK ABS. 4) BRAKE MALFUNCTION. 5) CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. IT SAYS TO PULL OVER AND TO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE. LEXUS DIAGNOSED MY VEHICLE AS NEEDING TO HAVE THE BRAKE ACTUATOR REPLACED AT A COST OF NEARLY $3500! THE DEALER SAID THAT THEY HAD ALREADY REPLACED SEVERAL OF THESE ON THIS MODEL VEHICLE IN JUST THE PAST FEW MONTHS. AFTER LOOKING ONLINE, I FOUND THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF LEXUS OWNERS WITH THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM THAT OCCURRED IN MY VEHICLE, WITH…
Owner-reported narrative. 83,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10587459 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10651178 · 2014-10-29 (October 29, 2014)
DURING LOW SPEED BRAKING. THERE IS A BUZZING NOISE/VIBRATION COMING FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL AND ENGINE COMPARTMENT. I AM PRETTY CERTAIN, BUT NOT 100% THAT WHEN THIS NOISE IS PRESENT, MY BRAKING ABILITY IS DIMINISHED. IT IS A VERY UNSETTLING FEELING WHEN IT DOES HAPPEN AND IT SEEMS TO BE HAPPENING WITH GREATER FREQUENCY. *TR
Owner-reported narrative. 95,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10651178 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 10658484 · 2014-12-09 (December 9, 2014)
2007 LEXUS LS460L BRAKE ACTUATOR AND BRAKE ACCUMULATOR ARE DEFECTIVE. *MW THE CONSUMER STATED WHILE DRIVING, A BELL SOUNDED AND THE DASHBOARD LIT UP AND FLASHED BRAKE MALFUNCTION, DO NOT DRIVE CAR, CALL DEALER. THE COST TO FIX THE VEHICLE WAS $5400. *JB
Owner-reported narrative. 64,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10658484 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11083601 · 2018-04-06 (April 6, 2018)
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460L. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED FOR THE ABS AND THE 'NOT TO DRIVE THE VEHICLE DUE TO A SYSTEM FAILURE, CONTACT THE DEALER' MESSAGE DISPLAYED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER (LEXUS OF LAKEWAY, 108 RANCH RD 620 S, LAKEWAY, TX 78734, [phone removed]) FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THERE WERE SIX TSBS FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM, BUT NO RECALLS WERE ISSUED FOR THE BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CONTACT WAS NOT DRIVING THE VEHICL…
Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11083601 at NHTSA ↗