- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
- The risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- The fix
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
Vehicle safety record
2009 Lexus LS460 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2009 Lexus LS460 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in October 2014 for the hoses, lines / piping, and fittings.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LS460 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2009 Lexus LS460 recalls 2
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
- The risk
- Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
- The fix
- Toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus LS460: every year compared
All LS460 years2009 Lexus LS460 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Lexus LS460 | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2009 Lexus ES350 | 173 | 5 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus RX350 | 131 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus IS250/350 | 91 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus IS F | 41 | 6 | F | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LS460/460L | 24 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LS600HL Hybrid | 13 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus GS350/460 | 10 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2009 Lexus LX570 | 4 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2009 Lexus LS460
Does the 2009 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Lexus LS460: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings (October 2014); electric power assist system (May 2010). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2009 Lexus LS460 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2009 Lexus LS460 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus LS460 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus LS460 years have the most complaints?
2011 (13), 2012 (8). See every Lexus LS460 year compared.
What should I do if my 2009 Lexus LS460 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data