2007 Lexus LS460L problems & reliability
20 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus LS460L, 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.
Most reported problems
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | 30% |
| Electrical System | 3 | 15% |
| Engine | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 3 | 15% |
| Power Train | 3 | 15% |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 10% |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 1 | 5% |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 5% |
Component groups as classified by NHTSA. A complaint can name more than one component, so shares may sum to more than 100%.
All 16 reported components →Complaints by incident year
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus ls 460l. The contact stated that the vehicle emitted a strong fuel odor, and the vehicle variable gear ratio system and virtual station system lights illuminated on the instrument panel. The vehicle was not taken to have a diagnostic test performed. The vehicle was not repaired. The…”
Electrical System · filed Aug 21, 2020
“After having the fuel pressure sensor gasket changed for the recall, I have had a strong fuel smell in the cabin. Taken to the dealer, spent nine weeks looking for the leak. They said they couldn't find it, but wanted me to pay $840 for gasket kit, but would not guarantee that it would fix it, next step would be to…”
Fuel/propulsion System · filed Jun 28, 2019
“My car has 73000 miles and the lexus tech. Sid the breaking system is failing. The abs failure light is on”
Service Brakes · filed Jan 29, 2019
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Technical service bulletins
9 manufacturer communications (TSBs, service campaigns, warranty extensions) are on file with NHTSA for the 2007 Lexus LS460L.
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Apr 13, 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
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Mar 31, 2021
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
Lexus Safety Re · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued May 1, 2020
Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
LTT014513 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 2, 2013
Lexus: engine control: some vehicles may exhibit a hesitation on acceleration and in some cases set diagnostic trouble code (dtc) p2119 (throttle actuator control throttle body range/performance). *pe rev1 updated…
LSB-0033-08 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jul 16, 2012
Lexus: information regarding the seat cover replacement, equipped with side air bags, the modifications that might negatively affect side air bag performance can result in severe injuries. *pe
LSB-0143-11 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Nov 10, 2011
Lexus: techstream ecu flash reprogramming procedure. Flash reprogramming allows the ecu software to be updated without replacing the ecu. Flash calibration updates for specific vehicle models/ecus are released as field…
LSB-0015-10 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 4, 2010
Lexus service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Limited service campaign (lsc)8la - 2007 model year ls460 and ls460l idler pulleys. Csc was received. *nj
(LSC)8LA · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Feb 20, 2008
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 LS460L 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.
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