this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer
Engine & cooling
Lexus LS460/460L Engine problems by year
39 complaints filed with NHTSA about the Lexus LS460/460L's engine & cooling. Stalling, loss of power, oil consumption, overheating, head gaskets, timing chains and engine failure.
Engine complaints by model year
Latest LS460/460L engine complaints
The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved; however, the contact was informed that the failure was related to the knock sensors. The contact related the failure to TSB: L-SB-0122-17, which the contact stated was to be performed after the completion of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V309000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) to prevent the engine hesitation while driving. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 157,000.
The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was...
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notified of the failure and the contact was informed that the vehicle was no longer under Extended Warranty Coverage for the failure. The local dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 126,000.
We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could easily have lost control from loss of braking and handling due to loss of power steering & power brakes. I was able to coast a few yards and immediately pull off into a small cut out on a corner and stop. I have no...
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idea if the recall to fix the defective valve springs was completed on this car because I purchased it used in 2015. I had previously mentioned it to the Roseville CA Lexus Service department, and he dismissed it as the "car recalibrating itself" after every oil change. There were no warning lights or messages until the engine died, then all the lights came on immediately. Once we pulled over, I tried to restart and it would not start. We had over 1/2 a tank of gas, and the engine temp was normal. In fact, there was no warning prior to the engine dying - it just stopped and never started back up. I had the car towed to Freeman Lexus in Santa Rosa, CA and they finally determined that a valve spring had "let go", causing the engine to fail. I am convinced that the valve spring was defective per the recall in 2010 that addressed this very issue.
Hello, For over 2 years now, I have had to get oil added to my vehicle multiple times (estimated 2-3 times after my regular interval oil change of 5,000 miles. I get the warning message from the engine stating low oil. I have taken my vehicle to a Lexus dealership, Lexus of Huntsville, AL to try and see what the problem is as this keeps happening and is an ongoing problem. I was informed no oil leak, but there is an internal problem in my opinion. I believe this is a safety defect as my engine could...
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have major problems and possibly cause a fire, or harm to anyone in the vehicle. Also, I have spent additional money (estimated over $500.00 to get oil added in the amount of 2-3 quarts multiple times per every 5,000 mile oil change. I have recently called Lexus corporate (est 10 Jan 2022) and I getting no where as they asked me to go to the Lexus dealer and have it checked, but I have already done this a few times already with no success in fixing the problem. I believe the lack of oil is causing internal damage to my engine or some other possible major problem. The action I would like completed by Lexus would be to repair this problem at their own cost. I have over 179,915 miles on my vehicle now and want to continue to keep for a longer period of time. See some of my previous attached service history to see when the problem started. Thank you for your assistance on this matter.
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460 L. The contact stated while driving at 60 MPH, the check engine and hazard warning light illuminated, and the vehicle decelerated independently. The vehicle was driven to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed of an engine misfire. The vehicle was repaired however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was then taken to the local dealer and was diagnosed with a fractured valve spring. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 95,000.
When driving warning lights came on vsc(vehicle stability control), traction control, check engine; warning text to take to dealer. The cruise control did not work and the performance of the motor declined, loss of power and excessive engine noise. When stationary upon inspection both high pressure fuel pumps that reside in the rear top of the valve covers showed signs of leaking gasoline and oil. The passenger side was so bad that the chance of igniting was imminent, as it leaked onto the exhaust below and came in...
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contact with an o2 sensor directly below on the engine block, that has an electrical connector. My vehicle currently has 170k miles. At 85k miles the recall #10v30900 (valve springs) was performed. Upon investigation this recall was incomplete as it did not include a serviceable part gasket #2322438010 that should have been included in the "valve spring kit"#0400037338. This gasket is always replaced when the fuel pumps are removed. It resides in the valve cover under the removable fuel pump plate. All other serviceable gaskets in the fuel pump were included: 2 o-rings for mount bolts, 2 ring gaskets for fuel dampener, 1pump to plate gasket but not the plate to valve cover gadket. This is a known leaking problem for 2007-2008 ls460 (years included in the recall), most commonly seen as oil leaks at the valve cover but mine and others show degradation to where gas leaks from the pump to plate gasket as well. The possibility of a severely deteriated gasket at the valve cover #2322438010 has the possibility of pieces falling into the moveable parts area that were the reason for the recall. This non replaced gasket should have been replaced and it has created a fire hazard. I currently show dtc p0455, p0441, p0455, p0441. The p0012 vsc error has resolved recently after clearing the memory.
When driving, slowing to make a turn, putting foot back on gas....Feels either like gear slipping or fuel injection slip. Makes quick catch and jumps. Also, when coming to stop, feels like stalling. Very scary.
I purchased my 2009 ls460 in 2017 at lexus of huntsville, al with 115k miles. It began having poor acceleration 1 month after I purchased it. I went back to the dealer and expressed my concern. They asked me to start using premium gas form the same station. Nothing changed and 3mo latter I moved to indianapolis and had my lexus serviced at tom wood lexus of indianapolis. I asked them to do a full diagnostic for repairing the now dangerously low acceleration. Tom wood changed and checked fuel filter fuel lines...
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fuel injectors air intake mass airflow air filter reflashed ecm cost me 2 separate visits, 10+ days in a loaner vehicle and $800+ and the issue behind what was causing the low acceleration was never found. So I filed my first complaint case with lexus corporate and they denied my claim in that it was no longer under their powertrain warranty. Despite my effort to simply request and state that I purchased my lexus at a lexus dealer and it has been maintained by a lexus dealer. I ought to be able to rely on lexus (especially an ls on of their high end designs) to be of reasonable quality, fit for safe use as an automobile. The liability for defects of the engineering of the internal mechanics and any future wrecks or injuries caused by the engineering defect is lexus' liability. Just trying to have a safe vehicle for my family. Well that got me nowhere with lexus. Now my job has me lining in louisiana and I tried a second time and took my ls460 to price leblanc lexus of baton rouge. Their service team was fantastic and their tech let me know that this is a known issue with lexus and that I'd need to replace all cylinder heads and values. Total cost being $13-15k. That is more than the value of the vehicle. I have filed a second complaint and repair request with lexus corporate and am being told the same line as before. Not their problem.
My lexus ls460 spontaneously started on fire in a public parking lot. No warning lights ,no known car problems. I had parked my car to run into a store. When I turned it off it made a loud repetitive clacking sound. I turned it back on and turned it off again. Same thing. I turned it back on and tried to back up but it stalled. Started to smell... Something was burning and smoke was coming from the engine under the hood. Became very clear that the engine was on fire. I called 911 and the fire department responded. Afterwards, I asked them if they could tell how it started ...They said no but it was electrical. I will have a report from the fire department in a week.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. While the vehicle was on and in the park position, the "check vehicle system, stop vehicle in a safe place immediately", check engine, and brake system warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to starks toyota (4855 us-501, myrtle beach, sc 29579, 843-236-2161) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty. No assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 72,034.
Vehicle at fast food drive up notes engine vibration, warning lights for engine, vsc warning, and instruct to take vehicle to lexus dealer asap. Car has virtually no power with 8-10 mph max. Lexus service dept notes valve spring is broken among the 32 valves in the engine. Warranties had expired. Lexus opts to replace only one defective spring but half of the total number (one side of v8) were replaced by the dealer. There is concern that unbalance of spring strength in the engine could lead to problems at any...
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time. These valve springs were the subject of a lexus recall in 2007 and 2008 models of this vehicle. 2009 Models supposedly used a different spring or perhaps a different supplier. Some problems with 2009s were reported too. In 2010 another different spring was used in 460 v8. I am not even sure that a 2008 version of the engine was not used in my car since it was assembled in the summer of 2008. My complaint is that lexus should cover complete valve spring replacement.
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460. While attempting to accelerate from a stop sign, the vehicle lost power. The accelerator pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to accelerate and increase in rpms. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the spark plugs needed to be replaced, the engine control unit needed to be reprogrammed, and the fuel lines needed to be flushed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000... Updated 12/22/16 *bf *tr
The "starter" on my 2008 lexus ls 460 l failed after only 7 years and 114k miles of service. It is unfathomable and unconscionable that the "starter" should fail in 7 years at 114k miles on any vehicle; leaving me with a $1,900 financial burden for the repair job. It is my understanding that a "engine and engine cooling: engine" recall, id # 86449, to replace the "engine coils/springs," called for the removal of the "starter" in order to perform the "engine coils/springs" repair, thus compromising the integrity...
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of the "starter," thus causing the "starter" to fail prematurely. Based on my internet research, I have found numerous accounts of "starter" failure on lexus vehicles that have had the "engine coils/springs" recall repair. It is my intent to bring this information to the forefront of the nhtsa, as a possible "recall" for a defective "starter," and as a remedy for lexus car owners who have had recall id # 86449 performed on their vehicles resulting in the compromisingly of the "starter" as a result of this recall repair. *Tr
The car has a random delay problem when accelerating to pass a vehicle on the highway can cause a rear end collision that lexus try to fix by changing the both engine heads completely but it didnot solve the problem entirely. After oil changes the car lags and delays due to valves not sitting correctly (valves are in the heads). Lexus is aware of this problem but has no resolution and do not see it as a safety issue. This is very scary and has been told to lexus by a number of customers. It is all over online forums and it affects 2007-2009 lexus ls460 (all trims) has 5 sec. Delay while trying to pass on occasions. *Tr
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