2010 Lexus LS460 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Avoid The 2010 Lexus LS460 ranks 3rd worst of 11 model years, with a complaint index of 80, 17 complaints, and 2 recalls. Brakes are the top problem area, making up 41% of complaints, giving it an Avoid verdict relative to other LS460 years.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 80/100
- #3 of 11 LS460 years
- Verdict
- Avoid
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 17
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 2
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 4
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 5
- Top issue
- Brakes
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 18.5
- 16 city / 23.5 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 5 / 0
Top 2010 Lexus LS460 problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Brakes7 (41%)
- Steering3 (18%)
- Engine2 (12%)
- Fuel System2 (12%)
- Other2 (12%)
- Airbags1 (6%)
- Electrical System1 (6%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (6%)
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 steering wheel shaking and vibrating during braking, with dealers finding worn brakes that later fail again.
- Some describe the brakes failing to stop the vehicle entirely, leading to crashes into trees, posts, or embankments.
- Several complaints mention the variable gear ratio steering becoming unresponsive or requiring force to straighten after low-speed turns.
- One owner reported a strong fuel odor and a leak near the fuel filler neck, requiring replacement of the charcoal canister and filler neck.
- Another owner reported hesitation and a growling noise when accelerating at any speed, with the dealer calling it normal operation.
- A front-end noise traced to faulty wheel bearings appeared shortly after purchase, within the first 850 miles.
2010 Lexus LS460 recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- 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.
- NHTSA 10V218000May 21, 2010Steering3,800 vehicles
Steering:electric power assist system
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 variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
Risk: Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
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.
2010 Lexus LS460 fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 16 MPG
- Highway
- 23.5 MPG
- Combined
- 18.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $4,325
- 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.
2010 compared with other LS460 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2010 Lexus LS460 reliable?
- Among LS460 model years, 2010 ranks 3rd worst out of 11 years tracked, with a complaint index of 80 and 17 NHTSA complaints, so it carries an Avoid verdict relative to other LS460 years.
- What are the most common problems with the 2010 Lexus LS460?
- Brakes are the top problem area, accounting for 41% of complaints, with a median failure mileage of 98,000. Steering and engine issues follow, each tied to crashes in some cases.
- Does the 2010 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls: one for a fuel pressure sensor mounting area affecting 2007-2010 LS models, and one for a steering control ECU programming issue on 2009-2010 LS460 and LS600 vehicles.
- Which LS460 years are better than 2010?
- The 2011 LS460 has a lower complaint index of 30 and no recalls, earning a Good verdict, while 2010 has a complaint index of 80 with 2 recalls and an Avoid verdict.
- How many complaints and crashes are linked to the 2010 LS460?
- NHTSA lists 17 complaints, 4 crashes, and 5 injuries for the 2010 Lexus LS460, with no reported fires or deaths.