ABS Modulator has failed on mine and thousands of owners across the US & the World. Toyota/Lexus knows about this and has issued TSIB's for several models including the LS460 from 2007-2017 up to a certain mileage. My vehicle has too many miles to be included in this, but the safety of my vehicle is in serious risk due to a problem that they have known about for many years, but have failed to do a recall on all of these vehicles. The repair costs on average $2,000 to $4,000.00.
Vehicle safety record
2011 Lexus LS460 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2011 Lexus LS460 with NHTSA, most often about the brakes (5) and the electrical system (2). Those complaints describe 1 crash. There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2010 has 0 and the 2012 has 8.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical LS460 year, for its age
#197 most complained-about 2011 vehicle
- Complaints
- 13
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 1
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2011 Lexus LS460 problems
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No recalls for the 2011 Lexus LS460
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13 complaints about the 2011 Lexus LS460
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Steering system makes noise when the steering wheel is turned. The steering has a "sticking" characteristic on the highway, making it unsafe to drive due to minor adjustments over center causing the steering rack to temporarily "lock up", then dart left or right when more force is applied. Owner contacted Lexus Corporate about this issue, but they were uncooperative.
Abs trac all dash lights on lost all pressure to the brakes and a loud bell keeps ringing
Brakes completely lost all pressure and a loud bell keep ringing
The Brake Actuator is malfunctioning. I had it inspected at Lexus and they stop the warranty at 150,000 miles which needs to be researched as the issue is arriving beyond 150,000 miles
ABS Brake Actuator Brake Booster Pump & Bracket Is the component that is malfunctioning and it is under inspection now. Car not stopping correctly that's is actually dangerous for everyone if driven not safe to drive by the way. Yes this problem was discovered at the lexus service center where these accusations where obtained. I was told there is a beeping noise and the brakes are hard to press down and triangular lights is on abs light is on from what I remember.
The vehicle was in motion on a hot sunny day. Out of no where there the sunroof exploded. I was traveling at speeds up to 75 mph on a highway. I heard the loud pop like a gunshot, and the glass shattering. The visor to the sunroof was closed, and when I opened it to see what happened it seemed, and if the glass was about fall on me while driving, I immediately closed the visor for protection, then I heard the glass flying off in to the traffic behind me
I started to smell a strong fuel smell at startup inside and outside of the car. Then the fuel smell dissipate after driven.
Vehicle blower mortor make loud noise and go bad . Inside interior near door ways begain to peal .
When I'm driving, especially when turning a corner, my car suddenly decelerates for several seconds even when I'm pressing the excelerator. If I needed power in a crunch situation, I would be out of luck. This mainly happens during in-town driving. I've experienced this many times but this is my 1st report.
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 lexus ls460. The contact attempted numerous times to start the keyless ignition and the vehicle failed to start. When the failure occurred there was an additional remote key fob located inside the vehicle; however once the second key fob was permanently removed from the vehicle, the keyless ignition began to operate. The contact detected whenever a second key was present within six feet of the vehicle, it would prevent the ignition operation. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact expressed the potential safety risks. The failure mileage was 10,000. Updated 1-20-2012 *ln updated 1-20-2012 *bf updated 01/27/12
Vibration at low speed 30 to 40 miles and hour, also vibration at 60 and above. Tires have been replaced and vibration continues. *Kb
Engine went into safe mode while traveling about 65 miles an hour while pressing the gas pedal, it appears a cylinder misfired. *Kb
Lexus LS460: every year compared
All LS460 years2011 Lexus LS460 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Lexus LS460 | 13 | 0 | F | |
| 2011 Lexus ES350 | 197 | 3 | F | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS250 | 49 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS250C | 49 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus GX460 | 36 | 3 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus CT200H | 24 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS350 | 23 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS350C | 23 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2011 Lexus IS F | 14 | 3 | C | 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 2011 Lexus LS460
Does the 2011 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2011 Lexus LS460 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2011 Lexus LS460?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the brakes (5), electrical system (2), engine & cooling (2).
How many complaints has the 2011 Lexus LS460 had?
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on October 12, 2011 and the latest on July 14, 2024. Of these, 1 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2011 Lexus LS460 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 20 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than 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 2011 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