Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus LS460, the most recent reported on January 13, 2020 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus LS460?

Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by child seat (1).

How many 2013 Lexus LS460 complaints mention a crash or fire?

2 of 9 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2013 Lexus LS460 recalls and problems

1 recall and 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Lexus LS460.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

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.

2013 Lexus LS460 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump

NHTSA campaign 20V012000 · reported January 13, 2020 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 1,830,752 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
The risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

Most reported problems

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

Service brakes7
Child seat1
Engine1
Equipment adaptive/mobility1
Forward collision avoidance1
Power train1
Seat belts1
Steering1
Structure1
Vehicle speed control1

What owners report

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

Dec 19, 2021 · Service brakes
My 2013 Lexus LS460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (C1391 - Leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code C1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 MPH the vehicle would…

Dec 19, 2021 · Service brakes
Brake pedal on vehicle requires significant force to trigger brake lamps to turn on. In many instances, the vehicle can come to a complete stop before the brake lamps are triggered. Consumer has resolved the issue and would like to withdrawal the complaint.

Aug 11, 2020 · Service brakes · 9,314 miles
WHILE COMING TO STOP, CAR SUDDENLY AND VIOLENTLY ACCELERATED. HARD BRAKING HELD THE CAR AND ONLY PLACING CAR IN PARK STOPPED THE ACCELERATION,

Nov 23, 2019 · Service brakes · 92,000 miles
I AM HAVING ISSUES WITH MY BRAKE ACTUATOR AND ABS SYSTEM. LEXUS HAD A WARRANTY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS ISSUE WITH THE PRIOR GENERATION 07 TO 10 LEXUS LS460 YET THIS ISSUE PERSISTS WITH 2013 LS460 .THEY ARE AWARE OF THIS PROBLEM MY CAR HAD ALMOST NO BRAKING ABILITY AND IT IS UNSAFE TO DRIVE TO ADD INSULT TO INJURY THE SO…

Feb 5, 2019 · Seat belts · 37,000 miles
THIS IS A WHISTLEBLOWING COMPLAINT AGAINST TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION SO PLEASE RE-DIRECT MY COMMUNICATIONS AS APPROPRIATE. AFTER I POINTED OUT TO LEXUS CORPORATE IN WRITING THEIR CAR SEAT INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OWNERS MANUAL FOR THE LS460 WAS INCORRECT THEY ACKNOWLEDGED IT WAS INCORRECT AND ADVISED ME TO…

LS460 model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	Fires
2010	2	17	4	0
2011	0	5	0	0
2012	0	3	0	0
2013	1	9	2	0
2014	1	8	1	1
2015	1	4	0	0
2016	0	1	0	0

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

Questions

Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus LS460, the most recent reported on January 13, 2020 (Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2013 Lexus LS460?: Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is service brakes (7 complaints), followed by child seat (1).
How many 2013 Lexus LS460 complaints mention a crash or fire?: 2 of 9 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 December 19, 2021.