YearToAvoid

2007 Lexus LS460 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Avoid

Complaint Index

90/100

#2 most-complained of 11 LS460 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2007 Lexus LS460 has 74 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 90 out of 100 — #2 highest of 11 LS460 model years (verdict: Avoid). The most reported problem area is brakes (28 complaints, 38% of the total). Complaints report 4 crashes, 1 fire, and 2 injuries.

Complaints
74
Recalls
2
Crashes / fires
4 / 1
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 24.5 hwy

Top 2007 Lexus LS460 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes28 (38%)
  2. Engine12 (16%)
  3. Structure & Body12 (16%)
  4. Other9 (12%)
  5. Fuel System7 (9%)
  6. Suspension, Wheels & Tires7 (9%)
  7. Transmission & Powertrain6 (8%)
  8. Electrical System3 (4%)
  9. Visibility & Wipers3 (4%)
  10. Steering2 (3%)
2007 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per quarter102007 Q32009 Q42011 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42018 Q22019 Q3
90 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2023 Q1; peak 2014 Q4 (10).

2007 Lexus LS460 recalls

2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.

  1. NHTSA 14V647000Oct 15, 2014Fuel System422,509 vehicles

    Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

    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 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

    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.

  2. NHTSA 10V309000Jul 6, 2010Engine138,874 vehicles

    Engine and engine cooling:engine

    Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2008 lexus passenger cars manufactured from august 26, 2005 through august 4, 2008. Micro-foreign objects in the material of the valve spring may degrade the strength of the valve spring, possibly causing the spring to break.

    Risk: The engine could fail and stop suddenly while the vehicle is in motion, increasing the risk of a crash.

    Remedy: Toyota will notify owners and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on september 2, 2010. Owners may contact lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

2007 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
16.5 MPG
Highway
24.5 MPG
Combined
19.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$4,100
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2007 compared with other LS460 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)025507510020072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2007Avoid9074219.5
2008Avoid10079219
2009Caution5010218.5

All Lexus LS460 years: best and worst →

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2007 Lexus LS460 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2007 Lexus LS460 ranks #2 of 11 among LS460 model years (Complaint Index 90/100, verdict: Avoid). It has 74 complaints and 2 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (28 complaints), engine (12 complaints), and structure & body (12 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 66,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for the 2007 Lexus LS460, most recently reported 2014, covering fuel system and engine.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Lexus LS460?
EPA rates the 2007 Lexus LS460 at 19.5 MPG combined (16.5 city / 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.