2007 Lexus LS460 problems & reliability
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus LS460, alongside 2 safety recall campaigns. Last verified Aug 7, 2026. Complaints are unverified reports submitted by owners to the federal Office of Defects Investigation.
Each complaint is counted once (by NHTSA case number), even when it names several vehicles.
1 complaint report injuries (2 injured).
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes → | 15 | 38% |
| Structure | 8 | 21% |
| Unknown OR Other | 5 | 13% |
| Power Train | 4 | 10% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 8% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 3 | 8% |
| Engine | 2 | 5% |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 2 | 5% |
| Steering | 2 | 5% |
| Suspension | 2 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
Mileage when problems occurred
Half of the failures with a reported odometer reading occurred by 75,000 miles (middle 50% between 57,226 and 106,000 miles), based on 28 complaints that included mileage.
Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that the interior door panel rubber was detaching from the interior frame of the vehicle. The contact stated that touching the door panel interior covering with a finger caused the part to detach from their vehicle. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer…”
Structure · filed Feb 24, 2023
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls460. The contact stated that there was a glare reflecting off the dashboard while driving. The contact stated while driving her visibility affected by the glare. The vehicle to nalley lexus roswell (980 mansell rd, roswell, ga 30076, 770-284-8580) however, a diagnostic test was not…”
Structure · filed Mar 29, 2021
“Experiencing both the dreaded brake actuator assembly issue as well as the very common mark levinson amplifier issue, on model # 0w480. Was in conversation with lexus customer satisfaction and they are completely unwilling to step in and do the right thing in assisting me with either, or both, problems. I've owned…”
Service Brakes · filed Jun 25, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
156 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus LS460. The 10 most recent:
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 2022
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or…
L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 9, 2022
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be…
Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 12, 2022
TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the…
L-SB-0046-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2021
OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
L-SB-0018-14 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 2021
TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip…
L-SB-0024-21 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 26, 2021
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth® connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth® failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth®…
L-TT-0281-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 16, 2021
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE June 23, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0023-20.
L-SB-0174-08 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jun 23, 2020
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2020
TSBs are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls and repairs are not automatically free. Full documents are available on NHTSA’s site.
Safety recalls
The 2007 Lexus LS460 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns — recall repairs are free at franchised dealers regardless of the vehicle’s age.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →Buying a used 2007 Lexus LS460?
- · Decode the seller’s VIN with our free VIN decoder to confirm the exact year, engine and trim.
- · Check for unrepaired recalls by VIN on NHTSA’s official lookup — recall repairs are free.
- · Owners most often reported problems around 75,000 miles — budget accordingly if the car is approaching that mileage.