2009 Lexus LS 460 Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2009 Lexus LS 460 recalls

Most common 2009 Lexus LS 460 problems

Problem areas named in the 10 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Service Brakes	6
Service Brakes, Hydraulic	1
Suspension	1
Engine	1
Unknown Or Other	1
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1
Fuel/Propulsion System	1
Vehicle Speed Control	1

What owners report

2021-10-18, Service Brakes
The contact owns a 2009 LEXUS LS460. The contact stated that while at a complete stop, an abnormal ticking noise would emit from the vehicle as the indicator light would flash on the instrument panel. Over time, the ABS warning light and a message to pull over and drive to the nearest dealer were displayed on the instrument panel. The vehicle was initially taken to an independent mechanic where repairs to the brakes were performed; however, the failure persisted. The contact then took the vehicle to the dealer and diagnosed the vehicle with a defective ABS actuator and junction box assembly. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mil

2019-01-08, Service Brakes
AT APPROXIMATELY 97K MILES WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY ALL BRAKE LIGHTS ILLUMINATED ON THE DASH AND A MESSAGE DISPLAYED 'IMMEDIATELY PULL OVER SAFELY AND CONTACT YOUR LEXUS DEALER FOR ASSISTANCE' I TOOK THE CAR TO LEXUS DEALER THE NEXT DAY AND AFTER INSPECTION IT WAS DETERMINED THE BRAKE ACTUATOR MODULE FAILED WHICH AUTOMATICALLY MAKES THE ABS SYSTEM INOPERABLE AND MANY OTHER SAFETY FEATURES. AS ABS IS REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES THIS IS A MAJOR SAFETY HAZARD AND MUST BE REPAIRED. I LEARNED THE COMPANY HAD AN 'EXTENDED SERVICE BULLETIN FOR THESE CARS AND HAVE SENSE REDESIGNED THIS PART, HOWEVER I WAS NOTIFIED I WAS ONE MONTH AND TEN DAYS PAST THE TEN YEAR 'GRACE' PERIOD OF 'VEHICLE IN-SERVIC

2018-11-26, Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
THE VEHICLE ALMOST CAUSED MY ELDERLY PARENTS TO GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. THE POWER TO THE VEHICLE IS LOST. THE GAS PEDAL WOULD NOT ACCELERATE AND THE STEERING WHEEL PULLED THE VEHICLE TO ONE DIRECTION. THE CAR WAS IN MOTION WHEN THE LIGHT CAME ON "CHECK VSC" SYSTEM. LEXUS HAS HAD A PROBLEM WITH THE FUEL INJECTORS AND SENSORS BEFORE ON THESE VEHICLES. ON OURS A RECALL WAS SAID TO BE NEEDED FOR THE SENSOR BUT INSTEAD THE SENSOR WAS JUST WIPED AND CLEANED AND A COVER ON IT WAS CHANGED. CURRENTLY VEHICLE DOES NOT MOVE MORE THEN 3MPH AND OCCASIONALLY VEHICLE ALSO SHUTS OFF. ALL LIGHTS ARE LIT UP ON CAR.

2018-07-30, Service Brakes
WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD I HAD FIVE WARNING LIGHTS TO COME ON A RED MASTER WARNING LIGHT RED BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ELECTRONIC CONTROL BRAKE WARNINGS YELLOW ABS LIGHT AND A SLIP INDICATOR LIGHT THE NEXT DAY THE LIGHTS WENT OUT THEY STAYED OFF APPROXIMATELY 3 DAYS THEN THEY CAME ON AGAIN THAT'S WHEN I MADE AN APPOINTMENT WITH THE DEALER UPON TAKING THE CAR TO THE DEALER THE BREAKS NOW ARE REAL VERY SENSITIVE JUST TOUCH THEM AND THEY WERE STOP JOHNSON LEXUS OF RALEIGH DIAGNOSE THE PROBLEM AND SAID I NEEDED A BREAK ACTUATOR$4, 300 I RESEARCHED THE PROBLEM AND FOUND THAT THERE WAS A SECONDARY WARRANTY ADDED BECAUSE THEY HAD SO MANY PROBLEMS WITH THE ACTUATOR BUT FOR SOME REASON THEY WILL NOT HON

2018-06-15, Unknown Or Other
THE 2009 LEXUS LS460 HAS THE SAME MELTING DASH AND DOOR RESTS AS THE 2007/2008 LEXUS LS 460. IT IS UNSAFE TO HAVE THE DASHBOARD AS SHINY AS IT IS WHEN IT MELTS. MELTING DASH AND ARM RESTS. AFTER MULTIPLE CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS WERE FILED, LEXUS APPROVED REPLACEMENT OF OF THE DASH AND DOOR PANELS ON 2007 MODELS OF THE LEXUS LS460 AND SOME 2008 MODELS. HOWEVER FOR SOME REASON THE 2009 LEXUS LS 460 WAS NOT APPROVED FOR REPLACEMENT. THE 2009'S DEFINITELY HAVE THE SAME PROBLEM. THE DASH, ARM RESTS ON ALL FOUR DOORS, LOWER DASH SURROUND, GLOVE BOX, SIDES OF THE CONSOLE, B PILLARS, PRETTY MUCH ALL SURFACES THAT DO NOT HAVE HARD PLASTIC OR LEATHER HAVE THIS MATERIAL USED. THIS MATERIAL DEGRAD

2009 Lexus LS 460 questions

Does the 2009 Lexus LS 460 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 safety recalls for the 2009 Lexus LS 460: Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings; Steering:Electric Power Assist System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus LS 460?

Based on 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Service Brakes (6), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1), Suspension (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2009 Lexus LS 460 has been fixed?

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