2009 Lexus LS460L

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2009 Lexus LS460L
RENDERED 2026-11-01T13:35:29.927Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
2

Campaigns on file for 2009

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1 2010: 7 complaints 2010
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1 2010: 7 complaints 2010
2007: 20 complaints 2007 2008: 11 complaints 2008 2009: 1 complaint 2009 1 2010: 7 complaints 2010

2009: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
200720
200811
20091
20107

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

All brake lights on dash board are lit and I'm advise to stop driving car and call dealer. A tech friend of mine checked the system and it has fault code, C1391, which is a defective brake…

NHTSA ODI report, 2018-02-15

Safety timeline

2 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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    2010-07-12Steering10V218000 Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 Lexus LS460 and LS600 vehicles manufactured from August 20, 2009 through May 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ECU for the…

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and Lexus dealers will replace the steering control ECU free of charge. The safety recall began on July 12, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.

  2. R
    2015-03-05Fuel system, gasoline14V647000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011...

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Buy-smart checklist

2009 Lexus LS460L — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.

Verify these recalls were completed

  • Recall 10V218000 · Steering
  • Recall 14V647000 · Fuel system, gasoline

FAQ

Is the 2009 Lexus LS460L reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2009 Lexus LS460L?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus LS460L have?
2 recalls on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.