2013 Lexus LS460
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
1 recall names the 2013 Lexus LS460. Newest first.
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…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner complaints
9 complaints2 involved a crash
What owners report most
Latest complaints
- 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.
- Forward collision avoidance › Automatic emergency braking · 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…
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 intermittently hesitate to stop. Moreover, a squawk noise was present when depressing the brake pedal. Code C1391 was triggered on 11/18/2021. Upon contacting Lexus dealers and national customer service (Guest incident #211121-000001) to repair the part under warranty, Lexus denied warranty. Inquiry was also made for Lexus dealers and Lexus customer service as to the correct brake actuator part number required for replacement. Both Lexus dealers and national customer service provided the wrong/superseded replacement part number (i.e., part 44050-50110). Below is the customer's research model LS460 brake actuators: -Per 2016 ZLG warranty: 2007-2012 LS460 came with part 44050-50090, 44050-50130 to be replaced by 04003-45450 actuator. -Per 2016 LSB-0047-19: 2013-2017 LS460 came with part 44510-50070 and 44050-50110 to be replaced with the same model 44050-50110 actuator for brake squawk noise. -Per 2019 LSB-0047-19: 2007-2017 LS460 came with part 44050-50110, 44050-50130, 44050-50150, 44050-50170, 44050-50090 to be replaced with 44050-50170 if repairs fail to remedy the brake squawk noise. It appears Lexus has attempted to revised the brake actuator various times to arrive at part 44050-50170, for which continues to fail. It also appears many superseded units are still being sold as replacements for failed actuators online through Lexus dealerships and Lexus authorized retailers. It must also be noted that a failing brake actuator (even prior to code C1391) will cause the brake booster pump to prematurely fail as the brake booster has to constantly pressurize the system causing it to overheat. Both repairs are urgent costing $3000-3500 each.
- Engine · Power train · Service brakes
While coming to stop, car suddenly and violently accelerated. hard braking held the car and only placing car in park stopped the acceleration,
- Service brakes
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…
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 called fix cost $8000. Other lexus ls460 owners have complained about this problem and have expressed their concerns in the lexus forums and blogs these complaints are in the thousands.
- Child seat · Seat belts
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…
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 strap my child's car seat in a different way. this IS all documented in email. this communication took place approximately 5 months ago. they are required to notify all owners of the incorrect car seat installation instructions in the manual but they have not. I am a registered owner of my lexus ls460 so would have received a communication regarding the correct child car seat installation instructions if they notified anybody. I am concerned for the safety of the children of other lexus ls460 owners. I also retained two messages on my home answering machine that corporate lexus left me regarding the car seat installation discussion as evidence of our verbal discussion to support the emails.
- Service brakes
2013 lexus ls460. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure which resulted in an accident. *Ld the consumer stated upon attempting to park, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was put in neutral then…
2013 lexus ls460. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure which resulted in an accident. *Ld the consumer stated upon attempting to park, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was put in neutral then reverse. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle inspected. The inspection stated the accelerator was pedal was fully depressed prior to the impact. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance. *Js
- Service brakes
3 sets of brakes and 3 other brake repairs in 24,000 miles, beginning within 3 months of ownership. lexus says that this IS a "normal operating characteristic of the vehicle" after we asked them to fix them, and went through their lemon law process. brakes either squeal loudly or grab tight and shudder.
- Equipment adaptive/mobility · Structure › Body
The sunroof exploded while driving down the highway with no one near us. . Sounded like a shotgun blast. pulled over to find a 10" diameter hole in the sunroof. the visor was closed and was full of glass fragments, but was not damaged, indicating an outward explosion. no marks or scratches on car. very scary. contacted dealer about warranty, and was declined.
- Service brakes · Steering · Vehicle speed control
TL* the contact owns a 2013 lexus LS 460. While pulling into the garage at approximately 0- 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which traveled down to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed…
TL* the contact owns a 2013 lexus LS 460. While pulling into the garage at approximately 0- 3 mph, the vehicle accelerated and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which traveled down to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the left front tire of another vehicle pushing into the garage wall. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. updated 7/13/15*cn
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10236185DL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Pump Assembly and/or Brake Booster, depending on the model.
- 10235219DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall 20LA01 or Special Service Campaign 21LC01. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement.
- 10235215TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?DTC P0171 and/or P0174 (System Too Lean Bank 1/Bank 2) ?DTC P0087 Fuel Rail / System Pressure ? Too Low Techstream data list analysis may reveal positive fuel trims including a no pressure condition verified by a manual fuel pressure gauge. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address these conditions.
- 10234307DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs in the subject vehicles related to certain internal malfunctions of the Brake Booster Pump Assembly and/or Brake Booster, depending on the model.
- 10234302TSB: Some 2013 ? 2017 model year LS 460 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more of the following specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C1391, C1252, C1256, or C1253 will be stored in the vehicle memory to be used as verification. This condition may be caused by a small internal brake fluid leak inside the brake actuator. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
- 10230353TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230352DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
- 10230351TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230350DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
- 10214355Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10209023TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle for reassembly once the remediation has been completed. Refer to all model and model year specific Repair Manuals and the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) website for the most up-to-date safety and precautionary guidelines. This service bulletin is to provide a general overview and direction for the odor remediation process.
- 10207962TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.
- 10207945POL: 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 available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.
- 10205385Bluetooth Connectivity for Apple Devices Upgraded to iOS 8.0.X
- 10205383Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior
- 10205379Characteristics of Facetime Audio Calls using - All 2012-2014 My Models
- 10205378When an iPhone is linked to the vehicle through Bluetooth, activation of the microphone on the iPhone will result in the vehicle display showing that an outgoing call is being made.
- 10205377XM Re-Registration with Radio Unit Swap 2010-2014 Models with Satellite Radio
- 10205376Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205375Window and Windshield kProduct Report Tips - Multiple Vehicles
- 10205372Text Reply Function Unavailable for iPhone
- 10205369Navigation and Audio System Update/ Upgrade USB Directory
- 10205368Phone Call History deletion Audio/Visual/Telematics All 2013-14 Lexus
- 10205366Navigation/Multi Info Display Day Mode Operation - Audio/Visaul/Telematics
- 10205363Suspension - Best Practice for Tire Totation/Nitrogen Filling
- 10205361Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
- 10205360Adhesive & Sealant Cross Reference Information/ Engine Hybrid System
- 10205359Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205358Oil Viscosity Applicability and Cfhange Interval Guide
- 10205352Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning
- 10205346Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions
- 10205344HDD navigation Map kUpdate Process (EMV-N)
- 10205343HDD Navigation Gracenote Database Update Process (EMV-N)
- 10205340HVAC Odor Maintenance
- 10205337Front Brake Vibration
- 10205331Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205330Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset
- 10205329Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset.
- 10205328Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery
- 10205327Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure.
Every Lexus LS460 model year
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