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Lexus LS460Model year report

2007 Lexus LS460 Problems

Complaints
74filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
66,000miles, 54 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
20 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 17 city / 25 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2007 Lexus LS460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

What owners report

Owners of the 2007 LS 460 most often describe brake-system trouble — actuator and accumulator noise, warning lamps, and a soft or unresponsive pedal — typically appearing in the 60,000–130,000 mile range. A second frequent theme is a sticky, shiny or cracking dashboard and door trim, which owners link to heat and sun exposure and which they say also produces windshield glare. A smaller but consistent group describes hesitation or delayed acceleration, sometimes shortly after an oil change.

  1. Brakes

    Brake actuator noise and warning lights

    • 19 complaints (26%)
    • median 109,000 mi at 11.5 yrs old (17 state mileage)
    • 1 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2014–2022

    Owners describe a squawk, bark, knocking or tapping noise from the engine compartment, often when releasing the brake pedal, sometimes with a spongy pedal. Others report the ABS, VSC, TRAC and brake warning lamps coming on together, occasionally with a message telling the driver to pull over and contact a dealer, and dealers identifying the brake actuator assembly. Some owners say a brake bleed was performed first and the noise later returned, and several mention the repair cost. Mostly reported between about 60,000 and 130,000 miles, with a few much earlier.

    5 related service bulletins

    What to check: Ask whether the brake actuator has been replaced or covered under the extended warranty program, and have a pre-purchase inspection listen for noise from the actuator with the pedal released. Confirm no ABS/VSC lamps are lit on a test drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “I was driving home at 25mph (without my child) approaching an intersection, when the car in front of me makes a last minute lane change to turn at the intersection, I go to break and it doesn't break, the pedal reacts hard where it's always a soft compression, the dash lights up flashing the message break malfunction check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact deal immediately . …”

    NHTSA complaint #11112460, filed 2018-07, 109,000 miles

    “I was driving the car and all the lights on my dash illuminated ' check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact dealer immediately. I was told it was the actuator. I just reached 100,000 miles.”

    NHTSA complaint #11090024, filed 2018-04, 100,000 miles
  2. Body and structure

    Sticky, shiny or cracking dashboard and door trim

    • 12 complaints (16%)
    • median 56,500 mi at 7.3 yrs old (8 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2014–2019

    Owners report the dashboard, door panels, armrests and console becoming sticky, gummy or shiny, and in some cases cracking or peeling, after the car sits in sun and heat. Several say the shiny surface reflects sunlight onto the windshield and interferes with visibility. Dealers reportedly told some owners the condition was not covered for their vehicle, while others were offered partial help. Reported across a wide mileage span, commonly after several years of sun and heat exposure rather than tied to mileage.

    6 related service bulletins

    What to check: Touch the dash and door panels after the car has been in the sun; feel for tackiness or a powdery residue, and look for cracks or shine. Ask whether the dashboard warranty enhancement program was ever applied to the vehicle.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “My interior of my 2007 Lexus LS460 appears to be melting! I am not sure what is causing this problem as I use a sun shade... The dash and door panels are stickys and gummy .... Lexus told me there is nothing they will do about it.... I consider this very unacceptable from a $85k automobile!”

    NHTSA complaint #10663792, filed 2014-12, 72,000 miles

    “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 number was not one of the 'lucky' ones that would be covered. As some of the other complaints have stated, the shiny dash could be a safety hazard. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10886111, filed 2016-07, 55,000 miles
  3. Engine

    Hesitation or delayed acceleration

    • 7 complaints (9%)
    • median 54,905 mi at 8.1 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2008–2016

    Owners describe a lag, hesitation or loss of power when accelerating from a stop or at low speed, sometimes with the engine revving without the car moving promptly. Several connect it to the period after an oil change, and some say the dealer replaced or proposed replacing engine heads and valves without fully resolving it; others were told it was normal for the transmission or engine design. Reported from roughly 13,000 to 90,000 miles, often noted shortly after an oil change.

    Recall 10V309000

    What to check: Test acceleration from a stop and at low speed on the test drive, and ask whether the valve spring recall repair was completed and whether any engine-head work has been done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “After oil change car lack of power acceleration. Dealer took the vehicle three times. All together they kept the vehicle 15 days. At the end I was told need to change heads and valves. Cost $8000. Problem is in Lexus mfg. They created the problem and we have to suffer.”

    NHTSA complaint #10701275, filed 2015-03, 54,905 miles

    “My car is a 2007 LS460. I bought it new in sep 07. It currently has 35,000 miles on it. On several different occasions during my ownership of this car, it has failed to accelerate, in response to the accelerator pedal, at low speeds. This performance issue only lasts a few hundred miles and then the car returns to perfect for an extended period. This can be very dangerous in certain situations. About 18 months ago, I made the correlation that this strange behavior occurs right after an oil change. …”

    NHTSA complaint #10504976, filed 2013-03, 35,000 miles
  4. Vehicle speed control

    Unexpected acceleration or throttle response

    • 12 complaints (16%)
    • median 62,047 mi at 7.6 yrs old (10 state mileage)
    • 2 mention a crash, fire or injury
    • filed 2008–2016

    Owners report episodes where engine speed rose unexpectedly or the car surged forward, in a few cases from a standstill or while parking, and some describe crashes following the event. Others report the opposite — the engine running on after the start/stop button was pressed, or cruise control not disengaging with a light brake tap. Dealers reportedly found no stored fault in several of these cases. Reported across roughly 17,000 to 70,000 miles, with no clear common condition.

    What to check: Check that cruise control cancels with a light brake tap and that the start/stop button reliably shuts the engine off; ask whether any throttle or ECU work has been done.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “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 corporate sent a special technician to investigate my concern. I was told that this is the way the Lexus speed control works.”

    NHTSA complaint #10374152, filed 2010-12, 30,000 miles

    “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 in front of it and crashed. The air bags deployed and the whole front end was destroyed. The car was towed to a collision service where it was examined and found to have an erratic throttle.”

    NHTSA complaint #10658654, filed 2014-11, 67,000 miles
  5. Fuel system

    Fuel odor or leak from the fuel system

    • 6 complaints (8%)
    • median 70,000 mi at 10.3 yrs old (5 state mileage, few)
    • filed 2010–2018

    Owners report a gasoline smell inside the cabin while driving, and in some cases a dealer diagnosis of a fuel leak at the fuel pressure sensor seal or nearby gaskets. One owner says the odor returned after the vehicle was serviced under the fuel-line recall; another reports the fuel injection computer failed and the engine stopped at highway speed. Mostly reported between about 37,000 and 100,000 miles.

    Recall 14V6470001 related service bulletin

    What to check: Ask whether the fuel-line recall (14V647000) was performed and whether the fuel pressure sensor area has been inspected; check for a fuel smell under the hood and in the cabin after a drive.

    2 excerpts from owner complaints in NHTSA records

    “Purchased a 2007 Lexus LS460 on march 5th, got a prepurchase inspection and there are multiple things that have gone wrong. The latest repair needed is the fuel pressure sensor, costs approx $1525 at the dealer. I contacted Lexus to see if this would be part of the recall and case manager amanda deantonio stated that based on the miles, age and my service history, loyalty to Lexus, they can not assist me with getting this repair done. …”

    NHTSA complaint #11081521, filed 2018-03, 100,502 miles

    “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.”

    NHTSA complaint #10317703, filed 2010-03, 37,000 miles

Buying note. Have a used 2007 LS 460 inspected for brake actuator noise and warning lamps before purchase, and confirm which recalls and warranty programs have been completed on the specific vehicle. Inspect the interior trim in sunlight and check for fuel odors, since dash condition and brake actuator history vary a lot from car to car.

Summary written with AI from a sample of 60 NHTSA complaints for this model year (picked at random, with complaints that state a mileage and recent ones taken first), then checked automatically against the source records. Where a problem shows a complaint count, every complaint for this model year was matched with fixed keyword rules (written with AI and tested against the sample), and the mileage, age and repair figures are calculated from those complaints; owners' figures are as stated, not verified. Other counts refer to the sample. The excerpts come from NHTSA's public complaint records and are unverified; capitalisation is normalised, NHTSA staff notes are removed, and shortened text ends with “…”. Something wrong? Request a correction.

NHTSA recorded 74 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus LS460. 54 of the complaints include a mileage, and 30% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 66,000 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 217 technical service bulletins for this model year.

Not compared (before 2008). Model years 2008–2023 of the same vehicle that have at least 25 complaints are compared, and a model needs at least 3 of them.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Also reported: Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) (3), Equipment (2), Steering (2), Tires (2), Air bags (1), Electronic stability control (1), Latches, locks and linkages (1), Wheels (1).

Example complaints

Brakes: “Vehicle currently has 65k miles. Within last 1,000 miles, began noticing noises coming from brake actuator. Noise has become more noticeable. Today, on 12/15/2016, while driving, I was required to brake suddenly, and vehicle was not as responsive as needed. This almost caused an accident. I called the local Lexus dealership, and they are not aware of any current recalls - this needs to be looked into soon, before the failure of the brake actuator causes an accident.”

NHTSA complaint #10935583, filed 2016-12, 65,000 miles

Body and structure: “The dash board surface has become gummy and the reflection of the shiny, gummy surface on the windshield very frequently affects the visibility and impairs my capacity to see safely, specially on very sunny days. There has not been an incident yet, but I wanted to report this because I am afraid of the potential danger of an accident due to impaired visibility. I began noticing the dashboard's surface deterioration about two years ago, when the warranty had already expired.”

NHTSA complaint #10617047, filed 2014-07, 52,000 miles

Fuel system: “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. The contact mentioned that the failure recurred after the vehicle was serviced per NHTSA campaign number: 14v647000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 70,000.”

NHTSA complaint #10944273, filed 2017-01, 70,000 miles

Other or unknown: “Experiencing both the dreaded brake actuator assembly issue as well as the very common mark levinson amplifier issue, on model # 0w480. Was in conversation with Lexus customer satisfaction and they are completely unwilling to step in and do the right thing in assisting me with either, or both, problems. …”

NHTSA complaint #11222560, filed 2019-06, 173,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

30% of the 54 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 37,000 and 102,700 miles.

0%0–1015%10–2515%25–5028%50–7511%75–10026%100–1506%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (54 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 66,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Trend: falling. Complaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.

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Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2007 Lexus LS460 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LS 460 RWD4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automatic172520$4,100

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2007 Lexus LS460 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 217 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 217 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LS460

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2014830,3061—19—Not enough data
2013921,0001—19—Not enough data
2011548,0000—19—Not enough data
20101733,5002—19—Falling
20091081,2222—19—Not enough data
20087952,4752—19Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years)Falling
20077466,0002—20Not compared (before 2008)Falling

All Lexus LS460 model years

Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460?

Owners of the 2007 LS 460 most often describe brake-system trouble — actuator and accumulator noise, warning lamps, and a soft or unresponsive pedal — typically appearing in the 60,000–130,000 mile range. The issues reported most often: Brake actuator noise and warning lights; Sticky, shiny or cracking dashboard and door trim; Hesitation or delayed acceleration.

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2007 Lexus LS460 have?

NHTSA recorded 74 consumer complaints for the 2007 Lexus LS460 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2007 Lexus LS460 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 28 complaints (38% of the total), followed by body and structure with 11.

Has the 2007 Lexus LS460 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2007 Lexus LS460 get?

The EPA rates the 2007 Lexus LS460 (LS 460, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 20 mpg combined, 17 city and 25 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,100 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2007 Lexus LS460 reported?

Among the 54 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 66,000 miles and the middle half falls between 37,000 and 102,700 miles; 30% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.