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Mar 17, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the Traction Control, brakes, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated. A message also informed the driver to “Pull Over Immediately and Contact the Dealer”. The contact was info...

Mar 17, 2022 Service Brakes, Hydraulic 100,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the Traction Control, brakes, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated. A message also informed the driver to “Pull Over Immediately and Contact the Dealer”. The contact was info...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Oct 27, 2021 Service Brakes, Air 111,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning ...

Sep 30, 2019 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY AND CREATED A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM WOOD LEXUS (4610 E 96TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, (317) 580-6888) WHERE...

Sep 30, 2019 Structure 80,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS STICKY AND CREATED A GLARE THAT OBSTRUCTED THE DRIVER'S VIEW OF THE ROAD. THERE WERE NO WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT CALLED TOM WOOD LEXUS (4610 E 96TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, (317) 580-6888) WHERE...

Jan 16, 2019 Service Brakes 150,662 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN STARTING THE CAR, BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES WHEN STOPPING, BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENS WHEN STOPPING, A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ARE LIT: MASTER WARNING LIGHT (RED), BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (RED), ABS (YELLOW), TRAC (YELLOW), VSC AND THE WARNING TO PULL TH...

Jan 16, 2019 Service Brakes 150,662 mi

THE BRAKE PEDAL IS HARD WHEN STARTING THE CAR, BRAKE PEDAL PULSATES WHEN STOPPING, BRAKE PEDAL STIFFENS WHEN STOPPING, A CLICKING SOUND UNDER THE HOOD, THE FOLLOWING LIGHTS ARE LIT: MASTER WARNING LIGHT (RED), BRAKE WARNING LIGHT (RED), ABS (YELLOW), TRAC (YELLOW), VSC AND THE WARNING TO PULL TH...

Nov 26, 2018 Service Brakes

TAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY ON THE ABS SENSOR AND THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THIS ABS SENSOR DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO STOP IN A SAFE QUICK MANNER. YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE REALLY HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Nov 26, 2018 Service Brakes

TAKATA RECALL THIS VEHICLE HAS A MANUFACTURERS WARRANTY ON THE ABS SENSOR AND THIS PART NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. THIS ABS SENSOR DOES NOT ALLOW THE CAR TO STOP IN A SAFE QUICK MANNER. YOU HAVE TO PRESS THE BRAKE REALLY HARD TO GET THE VEHICLE TO STOP. AT THE DEALERSHIP THEY SAID THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE...

Oct 8, 2018 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHIC...

Oct 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 128,000 mi

ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHIC...

Oct 8, 2018 Service Brakes 128,000 mi

ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHIC...

Oct 8, 2018 Fuel/propulsion System 128,000 mi

ABS ACTUATOR AND OR BRAKE ACCUMULATOR DEFECTIVE. RECALL NEEDS TO BE EXTENDED FOR REMAINING VEHICLES TO BE SAFE. THIS VEHICLE AS NEVER TAKEN IN FOR THE RECALL. AFTER PURCHASE AND DRIVING THE VEHICLE FOR APPROX. 4 HOURS ALL BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS AND WARNINGS CAME ON. WARNINGS INDICATE THE VEHIC...

Aug 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CAR IS PARKED OUT IN THE SUN DOOR ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BACK DOOR ALL MELT WITH ANY TYPE OF SUNSHINE HITTING IT IT IS CRACKING IT FALLS OFF VERY STICKY EXTREMELY DIRTY IF TOUCHED WHEN MELTING NO WAY OF CLEANING OR FIXING THE PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT MY ...

Aug 14, 2018 Unknown Or Other

WHEN CAR IS PARKED OUT IN THE SUN DOOR ARMREST CENTER CONSOLE GLOVE COMPARTMENT IN BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BACK DOOR ALL MELT WITH ANY TYPE OF SUNSHINE HITTING IT IT IS CRACKING IT FALLS OFF VERY STICKY EXTREMELY DIRTY IF TOUCHED WHEN MELTING NO WAY OF CLEANING OR FIXING THE PROBLEM WAS TOLD THAT MY ...

Jul 24, 2018 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS ON RELATED TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WHILE DRIVING.

Jul 24, 2018 Service Brakes 116,000 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS ON RELATED TO DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR WHILE DRIVING.

Jan 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR SEAL AND UNKNOWN GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Jan 11, 2017 Fuel/propulsion System 70,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, A FUEL ODOR EMITTED INSIDE THE VEHICLE WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS LEAKING FUEL AND THE FUEL PRESSURE SENSOR SEAL AND UNKNOWN GASKETS NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. TH...

Sep 26, 2016 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Sep 26, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Sep 26, 2016 Engine 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Sep 26, 2016 Power Train 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Sep 26, 2016 Fuel System, Gasoline 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Sep 26, 2016 Engine 64,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE ATTEMPTING TO ACCELERATE FROM A STOP SIGN, THE VEHICLE LOST POWER. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED, BUT THE VEHICLE FAILED TO ACCELERATE AND INCREASE IN RPMS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE SPARK PLUGS NEEDED TO ...

Jul 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS LS 460 DOOR PANELS AS WELL AS THE DASH GET EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A SUNNY HOT PLACE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH A LEXUS REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR SOME OF THEIR VEHICLES, MY VIN...

Jul 20, 2016 Unknown Or Other 55,000 mi

MY 2007 LEXUS LS 460 DOOR PANELS AS WELL AS THE DASH GET EXTREMELY STICKY AND SHINY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED IN A SUNNY HOT PLACE. I HAVE SPOKEN WITH A LEXUS REPRESENTATIVE AND WAS TOLD THAT EVEN THOUGH THEY KNOW ABOUT THE PROBLEM AND HAVE EXTENDED THE WARRANTY FOR SOME OF THEIR VEHICLES, MY VIN...

Apr 10, 2016 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF VSC MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE ABS MALFUNCTION. I HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. BRJAE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Apr 10, 2016 Service Brakes 94,000 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION LIGHTS COME ON AND OFF VSC MALFUNCTION AND POSSIBLE ABS MALFUNCTION. I HAVE THE BRAKES CHECKED OUT AND THEY CANNOT LOCATE THE PROBLEM. BRJAE MALFUNCTION WARNING LIGHTS COME ON WHEN THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

Jan 6, 2016 Service Brakes

FUNCTION: ABS/VSC/TRC/DTC ! C1342 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (FL)

Jan 6, 2016 Service Brakes

FUNCTION: ABS/VSC/TRC/DTC ! C1342 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MALFUNCTION (FL)

Feb 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Feb 18, 2015 Fuel/propulsion System

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V647000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PARTS NEEDED TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. TH...

Nov 28, 2014 Service Brakes 41,672 mi

HEARD SQUAWK OR BARKING NOISE WHEN RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY. DEALER VERIFIED THE NOISE: ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 41672 TECH FOUND NOISE COMING FROM BRAKE ACTUATOR - WILL NEED TO BLEED BRAKES AND GO FROM...

Nov 28, 2014 Service Brakes 41,672 mi

HEARD SQUAWK OR BARKING NOISE WHEN RELEASING BRAKE PEDAL WHEN BACKING OUT OF GARAGE. AFTER A COUPLE OF WEEKS THE NOISE WAS GETTING WORSE AND BRAKES FELT SPONGY. DEALER VERIFIED THE NOISE: ENGINE COMPARTMENT - 41672 TECH FOUND NOISE COMING FROM BRAKE ACTUATOR - WILL NEED TO BLEED BRAKES AND GO FROM...

Nov 23, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A RANDOM DELAY PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY CAN CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION THAT LEXUS TRY TO FIX BY CHANGING THE BOTH ENGINE HEADS COMPLETELY BUT IT DIDNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM ENTIRELY. AFTER OIL CHANGES THE CAR LAGS AND DELAYS DUE TO VALVES NOT SITTING CORR...

Nov 23, 2014 Engine 91,000 mi

THE CAR HAS A RANDOM DELAY PROBLEM WHEN ACCELERATING TO PASS A VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY CAN CAUSE A REAR END COLLISION THAT LEXUS TRY TO FIX BY CHANGING THE BOTH ENGINE HEADS COMPLETELY BUT IT DIDNOT SOLVE THE PROBLEM ENTIRELY. AFTER OIL CHANGES THE CAR LAGS AND DELAYS DUE TO VALVES NOT SITTING CORR...

Nov 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE ON TO PROCEED FORWARD OUT OF THE LOT. I PUT THE CAR FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE AND IT SIMPLY TOOK OFF AT AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH SPEED. I HAD NOT YET EVEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR BARRELED INTO A TREE THAT WAS 20-25 FEET ...

Nov 17, 2014 Vehicle Speed Control Crash 67,000 mi

I WAS BACKING OUT OF A PARKING SPACE AND STOPPED WITH THE BRAKE ON TO PROCEED FORWARD OUT OF THE LOT. I PUT THE CAR FROM REVERSE INTO DRIVE AND IT SIMPLY TOOK OFF AT AN EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH SPEED. I HAD NOT YET EVEN PUT MY FOOT ON THE ACCELERATOR. THE CAR BARRELED INTO A TREE THAT WAS 20-25 FEET ...

Oct 31, 2014 Visibility/wiper 106,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS S...

Oct 31, 2014 Structure 106,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS S...

Oct 31, 2014 Visibility/wiper 106,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS S...

Oct 31, 2014 Structure 106,000 mi

A FEW MONTHS AGO I STARTED NOTICING THAT THE DASHBOARD OF MY CAR WAS GETTING SHINY. I THOUGHT IT WAS JUST SOME SUBSTANCE THAT I COULD WIPE OFF BUT FOUND IT WAS VERY STICKY AND DETERIORATING. WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY THIS WEEK THE REFLECTION WAS BAD ENOUGH TO CAUSE A DISTRACTION, ENOUGH THAT AS S...

Oct 17, 2014 Structure 13,000 mi

LAST YEAR WE REPORTED A STICKY SHEEN AND POWDERY RESIDUE ON ALL THE PEBBLE GRAIN VINYL- INCLUDES DASHBOARD, GLOVE BOX AREA, STRIPS UNDER THE WINDOWS AND CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. CAR WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS DEALER IN N. MIAMI, FL TWICE WITH THE COMPLAINT. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT...

Oct 17, 2014 Structure 13,000 mi

LAST YEAR WE REPORTED A STICKY SHEEN AND POWDERY RESIDUE ON ALL THE PEBBLE GRAIN VINYL- INCLUDES DASHBOARD, GLOVE BOX AREA, STRIPS UNDER THE WINDOWS AND CENTER CONSOLE BETWEEN THE FRONT SEATS. CAR WAS TAKEN TO LEXUS DEALER IN N. MIAMI, FL TWICE WITH THE COMPLAINT. THEY SAID THEY DID NOT KNOW WHAT...

Jul 27, 2014 Engine 53,468 mi

VEHICLE HAS LOSS OF POWER AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEEDS. IT'S CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE TO HAVE. *JS

Jul 27, 2014 Engine 53,468 mi

VEHICLE HAS LOSS OF POWER AND HESITATION DURING ACCELERATION. HAPPENS WHEN ACCELERATING FROM A STOP OR LOW SPEEDS. IT'S CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS ISSUE TO HAVE. *JS

Dec 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE SPEED CONTROL IN MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 FAILS TO DISCONNECT WHEN LIGHT PRESSURE (TAP) IS APPLIED TO BRAKES AT ANY SPEED. A SLIGHT DECELERATION IS NOTICED, HOWEVER, THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT DISCONNECT AS ON EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. MY DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AND LEXUS CORPO...

Dec 29, 2010 Vehicle Speed Control 30,000 mi

THE SPEED CONTROL IN MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 FAILS TO DISCONNECT WHEN LIGHT PRESSURE (TAP) IS APPLIED TO BRAKES AT ANY SPEED. A SLIGHT DECELERATION IS NOTICED, HOWEVER, THE SPEED CONTROL DOES NOT DISCONNECT AS ON EVERY OTHER VEHICLE I HAVE OWNED. MY DEALERSHIP HAS LOOKED AT THE PROBLEM AND LEXUS CORPO...

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2007 LEXUS LS460. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING THAT THE ENGINE COULD FAIL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. *KB WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, HE WAS INFORMED THE EARLIEST APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE WAS THE SECOND WEEK IN JANUARY 2011. *JB

Dec 10, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling

2007 LEXUS LS460. CONSUMER RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE STATING THAT THE ENGINE COULD FAIL WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. *KB WHEN THE CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT, HE WAS INFORMED THE EARLIEST APPOINTMENT AVAILABLE WAS THE SECOND WEEK IN JANUARY 2011. *JB

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE--"VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE" FROM LEXUS. I CALLED MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT FOR THIS RECALL WAS IN ONE YEAR--NOV. 2011. I FEEL THAT IF A RECALL IS WARRANTED, I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT ONE YEAR TO HAVE IT DONE.

Nov 29, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 62,000 mi

I JUST RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE--"VALVE SPRING REPLACEMENT SAFETY RECALL NOTICE" FROM LEXUS. I CALLED MY DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE FIRST AVAILABLE APPOINTMENT FOR THIS RECALL WAS IN ONE YEAR--NOV. 2011. I FEEL THAT IF A RECALL IS WARRANTED, I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO WAIT ONE YEAR TO HAVE IT DONE.

Sep 28, 2010 Tires 22,433 mi

ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT TO LEXUS ON AUGUST 4, 2010 I WAS INFORMED THAT 'ALL 4 DUNLOP TIRES ARE SHOWING THE METAL CORDS OUT OF THEM AND ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE'. EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE I REQUEST THAT THEY CHECK TIRE, BRAKE WEAR AND TIRE PRESSURE. ON DECEMBER 9, 2009 I WAS INFORM...

Sep 28, 2010 Tires 22,433 mi

ON A RECENT SERVICE VISIT TO LEXUS ON AUGUST 4, 2010 I WAS INFORMED THAT 'ALL 4 DUNLOP TIRES ARE SHOWING THE METAL CORDS OUT OF THEM AND ARE UNSAFE TO DRIVE'. EACH TIME I BRING THE VEHICLE IN FOR SERVICE I REQUEST THAT THEY CHECK TIRE, BRAKE WEAR AND TIRE PRESSURE. ON DECEMBER 9, 2009 I WAS INFORM...

Jul 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS LS 460 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC TRUNK LATCH. IF ANY MATERIAL E.G. STRAP, STYROFOAM GETS INTO THE LATCH, THE TRUNK CANNOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY,BY KEY OR EVEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK. THUS , BY PUTTING SOMETHING INTO THE LATCH AND THAN LOCKING THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK CANNOT BE OP...

Jul 22, 2010 Latches/locks/linkages

LEXUS LS 460 HAS A PROBLEM WITH THE ELECTRONIC TRUNK LATCH. IF ANY MATERIAL E.G. STRAP, STYROFOAM GETS INTO THE LATCH, THE TRUNK CANNOT BE OPENED ELECTRONICALLY,BY KEY OR EVEN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE TRUNK. THUS , BY PUTTING SOMETHING INTO THE LATCH AND THAN LOCKING THE TRUNK, THE TRUNK CANNOT BE OP...

Apr 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME AFTER DINNER, DROVE MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 (EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS IGNITION) INTO MY ATTACHED GARAGE, CLOSED THE GARAGE DOOR AND, LEAVING THE KEY FOB INSIDE THE VEHICLE, I ENTERED MY HOME AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO SLEEP. I WAS AWOKEN AT APPROX. 2:15AM BY A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATED IN ...

Apr 21, 2010 Engine And Engine Cooling 37,000 mi

I ARRIVED HOME AFTER DINNER, DROVE MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 (EQUIPPED WITH KEYLESS IGNITION) INTO MY ATTACHED GARAGE, CLOSED THE GARAGE DOOR AND, LEAVING THE KEY FOB INSIDE THE VEHICLE, I ENTERED MY HOME AND EVENTUALLY WENT TO SLEEP. I WAS AWOKEN AT APPROX. 2:15AM BY A CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM LOCATED IN ...

Mar 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

I FILED ON 3-2-10 THE EVENT THAT MY CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN I WAS ON THE 405 FREEWAY GOING 65 OR 70 MPH. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE FUEL INJECTORS BROKE DOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS ON A THREE YEAR OLD LEXUS LS460. *TR

Mar 8, 2010 Fuel System, Gasoline 37,000 mi

I FILED ON 3-2-10 THE EVENT THAT MY CAR STOPPED RUNNING WHEN I WAS ON THE 405 FREEWAY GOING 65 OR 70 MPH. IT TURNS OUT THAT THE COMPUTER THAT RUNS THE FUEL INJECTORS BROKE DOWN AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THIS IS ON A THREE YEAR OLD LEXUS LS460. *TR

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 17,291 mi

A DRIVER OF THE LS460 SERIES FOR 16 YEARS. NEW CAR EVERY 3 YEARS. MY 2007 LS460 WAS THE 3RD CAR AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MILD 2ND EPISODE 2/7/2009 TOOK ALL OF MY ENERGY TO HOLD THE CAR FROM SMASHING INTO THE 2 CARS AHEAD OF ME. SHIFTED IN NEUTRAL AND TH...

Feb 7, 2010 Service Brakes, Electric 17,291 mi

A DRIVER OF THE LS460 SERIES FOR 16 YEARS. NEW CAR EVERY 3 YEARS. MY 2007 LS460 WAS THE 3RD CAR AT A RED LIGHT WHEN IT BEGAN TO ACCELERATE WITH MY FOOT ON THE BRAKE. MILD 2ND EPISODE 2/7/2009 TOOK ALL OF MY ENERGY TO HOLD THE CAR FROM SMASHING INTO THE 2 CARS AHEAD OF ME. SHIFTED IN NEUTRAL AND TH...

Oct 15, 2009 Suspension 20,558 mi

I TOOK MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 INTO LEXUS OF RENO FOR IT'S 15K MILE SERVICE ON 11.12.08. DURING THAT SERVICE THE DEALER REPORTED THE TIRES IN GOOD CONDITION WITH 8/32 OF TREAD REMAINING. ON 9.30.09 I RETURNED TO LEXUS OF RENO FOR MY 20K MILE SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD...

Oct 15, 2009 Suspension 20,558 mi

I TOOK MY 2007 LEXUS LS460 INTO LEXUS OF RENO FOR IT'S 15K MILE SERVICE ON 11.12.08. DURING THAT SERVICE THE DEALER REPORTED THE TIRES IN GOOD CONDITION WITH 8/32 OF TREAD REMAINING. ON 9.30.09 I RETURNED TO LEXUS OF RENO FOR MY 20K MILE SERVICE. I WAS TOLD THAT MY TIRES WERE WORN TO THE CORD...

Mar 27, 2009 Visibility

2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH THE BACK WINDOW. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO USE THE VIDEO SYSTEM TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HIM WHEN BACKING UP. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DID NOT SHOW THE MIDDLE STREET WHEN THE EXACT ADDRESS WAS NOT KNOWN. *JB

Mar 27, 2009 Equipment

2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH THE BACK WINDOW. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO USE THE VIDEO SYSTEM TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HIM WHEN BACKING UP. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DID NOT SHOW THE MIDDLE STREET WHEN THE EXACT ADDRESS WAS NOT KNOWN. *JB

Mar 27, 2009 Visibility

2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH THE BACK WINDOW. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO USE THE VIDEO SYSTEM TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HIM WHEN BACKING UP. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DID NOT SHOW THE MIDDLE STREET WHEN THE EXACT ADDRESS WAS NOT KNOWN. *JB

Mar 27, 2009 Equipment

2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS A VISIBILITY PROBLEM WITH THE BACK WINDOW. *NJ THE CONSUMER STATED THE DEALER TOLD HIM TO USE THE VIDEO SYSTEM TO SEE WHAT WAS BEHIND HIM WHEN BACKING UP. THE NAVIGATION SYSTEM DID NOT SHOW THE MIDDLE STREET WHEN THE EXACT ADDRESS WAS NOT KNOWN. *JB

Nov 22, 2008 Parking Brake Crash 17,000 mi

RE: 2007 LEXUS LS460 PARKING ASSIST COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM. LEXUS 2007-09 LS460 CARS HAVE A REAR RADAR DISTANCE WARNING ALERT BEEPER WHEN BACKING UP. HOWEVER, ITS BEEPER IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, AND ITS SOUND LEVEL IS TOO LOW TO BE HEARD BY MOST ELDERLY PEOPLE AND ESPECIALLY HEARING ...

Nov 22, 2008 Parking Brake Crash 17,000 mi

RE: 2007 LEXUS LS460 PARKING ASSIST COLLISION WARNING SYSTEM. LEXUS 2007-09 LS460 CARS HAVE A REAR RADAR DISTANCE WARNING ALERT BEEPER WHEN BACKING UP. HOWEVER, ITS BEEPER IS LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE CAR, AND ITS SOUND LEVEL IS TOO LOW TO BE HEARD BY MOST ELDERLY PEOPLE AND ESPECIALLY HEARING ...

Aug 29, 2008 Suspension 31,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE TEMPORARILY. THE VEHICLE LEANED SO MUCH THAT IT MOVED OVER ALMOST TWO ENTIRE LANES. THERE WAS A LOT OF BODY ROLL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONF...

Aug 29, 2008 Suspension 31,600 mi

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE CONTACT SWERVED TO THE LEFT TO AVOID ANOTHER VEHICLE AND LOST CONTROL OF HIS VEHICLE TEMPORARILY. THE VEHICLE LEANED SO MUCH THAT IT MOVED OVER ALMOST TWO ENTIRE LANES. THERE WAS A LOT OF BODY ROLL IN THE VEHICLE. THE DEALER CONF...

Aug 26, 2008 Tires 21,700 mi

THE COMPLAINT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH AN ACCIDENT BUT THE POOR WEAR OF DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX TIRES. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS LS460 AND THE FRONT TIRE/DRIVER SIDE BLEW OUT. I REPLACED IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS MY WIFE WENT TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. IT WAS BROUGHT AND S...

Aug 26, 2008 Tires 21,700 mi

THE COMPLAINT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH AN ACCIDENT BUT THE POOR WEAR OF DUNLOP SP SPORT MAXX TIRES. I HAVE A 2007 LEXUS LS460 AND THE FRONT TIRE/DRIVER SIDE BLEW OUT. I REPLACED IT WITH THE SPARE TIRE AND WITHIN TWO WEEKS MY WIFE WENT TO HAVE THE CAR SERVICED FOR AN OIL CHANGE. IT WAS BROUGHT AND S...

Mar 28, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF UNSAFE SITUATIONS WITH MY CAR DUE TO INADEQUATE THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN TRYING TO PASS A CAR OR MERGE INTO A FREEWAY. THE DELAY IN ACCELERATING, DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE GEAR TO MATCH THE ENGINE ACCELERATION REQUIRED. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE FO...

Mar 28, 2008 Power Train

I HAVE HAD A COUPLE OF UNSAFE SITUATIONS WITH MY CAR DUE TO INADEQUATE THROTTLE RESPONSE WHEN TRYING TO PASS A CAR OR MERGE INTO A FREEWAY. THE DELAY IN ACCELERATING, DUE TO THE TRANSMISSION TRYING TO FIND THE APPROPRIATE GEAR TO MATCH THE ENGINE ACCELERATION REQUIRED. I WAS TOLD BY THE SERVICE FO...

Aug 3, 2007 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE PARK ASSIST FEATURE WAS UNSAFE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.

Aug 3, 2007 Equipment

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS 460. THE CONTACT FELT THAT THE PARK ASSIST FEATURE WAS UNSAFE. THE VIN, ENGINE SIZE AND NUMBER OF CYLINDERS WERE UNKNOWN. THERE HAD BEEN NO FAILURE TO DATE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 5,000.