2007 Lexus LS460 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 28about this part
- Share
- 38%of 74 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 100,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 28 complaints about the brakes of the 2007 Lexus LS460, 38% of the 74 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 100,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“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“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 . I coast down the road and upon breaking again the whole car shakes making steering and especially turning very difficult. …”
NHTSA complaint #11112460, filed 2018-07, 109,000 miles“On 8/28/2015 I was doing a brake job on my 2007 Lexus ls 460, I completed the rear rotors and pads. So I started on the front replacing the pads I accidentally tapped the brake , but not pressed all the way in. Not knowing the rotors was not on the car yet. I then notice lights appear on the dash. Abs, brake ,asc etc... I then started reading up on this problem on how to fix it, what I'm hearing that I may need the actuator and booster replaced. Another thing I'm hearing would be try bleed my brakes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10761034, filed 2015-09, 62,000 miles“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. I am awaiting a supervisor to call me back regarding the repair that I believe should be covered under the fuel pressure sensor leak, elf campaign. …”
NHTSA complaint #11081521, filed 2018-03, 100,502 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10170185Dec 13, 2019TSB: Some 2007 ? 2017 model year LS460/LS460L and 2008 ? 2016 model year LS600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/bark noise from the brake actuator when depressing and/or releasing…
- 10142887Jun 20, 2018Warranty Policy Bulletin: Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly.
- 10111271Sep 30, 2016TSB: Some 2007 - 2016 model year LS 460/LS 600h vehicles may exhibit a squawk and or a knocking type noise coming from the engine compartment when releasing the brake pedal…
- 10134412Apr 19, 2016Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake…
- 10134411Apr 19, 2016Dealer Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the…
- 10134410Apr 19, 2016Dealer email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the…
- 10134409Apr 18, 2016Region Letter: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the…
- 10134408Apr 18, 2016Region email: In our continuing efforts to ensure the best in customer satisfaction, Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the…
- 10134398Apr 13, 2016TSB: Some applicable Lexus vehicle models may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning light(s) are ON and/or a Check VSC message is displayed. Diagnostic…
- 10152259Dec 4, 2015LSB: Some 2007 ? 2015 model year 2WD LS 460 standard (non F-Sport, non AWD) and LS 460L vehicles may exhibit vibration/pulsation in the brake pedal and/or steering wheel while…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2007 Lexus LS460
11 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2007 Lexus LS460
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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