YearToAvoid

2007 Lexus LS460 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

Avoid The 2007 Lexus LS460 ranks 2nd worst out of 11 model years, with a complaint index of 90 and 74 complaints, mostly brakes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for fuel system and engine issues, and the year carries an Avoid verdict relative to other LS460 years.

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

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index
90/100
#2 of 11 LS460 years
Verdict
Avoid
vs. other years of this model
Complaints
74
unique NHTSA reports
Recalls
2
distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes
4
reported in complaints
Fires
1
Injuries
2
Top issue
Brakes
Best nearby year
2011
rated Good
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
19.5
16.5 city / 24.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths
2 / 0

Top 2007 Lexus LS460 problems

Share of this year’s NHTSA 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%)

A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.

What owners report

  • Owners report the brake pedal suddenly failing to respond at low speed, with rotors found extremely hot and giving off a burning odor.
  • Some drivers describe the steering wheel seizing during a turn with no warning light, leading to a crash.
  • Several complaints describe unintended acceleration after shifting from reverse to drive, resulting in collisions.
  • Owners note inadequate throttle response and delayed acceleration when trying to merge or pass, attributed to the transmission searching for the right gear.
  • Multiple owners report premature and uneven tire wear, including tread separating from the tire body at low mileage.
  • Some drivers describe excessive body roll and temporary loss of control while swerving, which one dealer linked to the torsion bar.
2007 Lexus LS460 complaints: complaints filed per quarter92007 Q32009 Q42011 Q12014 Q22015 Q32016 Q42018 Q22019 Q3
74 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2007 Q3 to 2023 Q1; peak 2014 Q4 (9).

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 reliable?
Among 11 LS460 model years, 2007 ranks 2nd worst with a complaint index of 90 and 74 complaints, earning an Avoid verdict relative to other years of the same model.
What is the most common problem on the 2007 Lexus LS460?
Brakes are the top problem area, making up 38 percent of complaints (28 of 74), with a median failure mileage of 100,000 miles.
Does the 2007 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2007 LS460, one covering the fuel system (fuel pressure sensor mounting area) and one covering the engine (valve spring material).
Which LS460 years are safer to buy than 2007?
Based on complaint index, 2011 (30, Good), 2012 (20), 2015 (40), 2016 (0), and 2017 (10) all score lower than the 2007 model's index of 90.
What is the fuel economy of the 2007 Lexus LS460?
The 2007 LS460 gets 19.5 mpg combined (16.5 city, 24.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 according to EPA data.

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.