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2009 Lexus LS460 recalls and problems

2 recalls and 10 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Lexus LS460.

2
recalls
10
owner complaints
0
complaints mentioning a crash
0
mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2009 Lexus LS460 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

NHTSA campaign 14V647000 · reported October 15, 2014 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 422,509 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Steering: electric power assist system

NHTSA campaign 10V218000 · reported May 21, 2010 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 3,800 vehicles potentially affected

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.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Oct 18, 2021 · Service brakes · 100,000 miles

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…

Jan 8, 2019 · Service brakes · 97,000 miles

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…

Nov 26, 2018 · Electronic stability control (ESC) · 106,138 miles

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…

Jul 30, 2018 · Service brakes · 128,000 miles

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…

Jun 15, 2018 · Unknown or other · 70,000 miles

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…

LS460 model years compared

YearRecallsComplaintsCrashesFires
2007 27441
2008 27951
2009 21000
2010 21740
2011 0500
2012 0300

Across all years, the 2008 LS460 has the most complaints (79). All Lexus LS460 years →

Questions

Does the 2009 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2009 Lexus LS460, the most recent reported on October 15, 2014 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus LS460?
Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (6 complaints), followed by electronic stability control (esc) (1).
How many 2009 Lexus LS460 complaints mention a crash or fire?
0 of 10 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received October 18, 2021.