2008 Lexus LS460 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 33about this part
- Share
- 42%of 79 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 33 complaints about the brakes of the 2008 Lexus LS460, 42% of the 79 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,000 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I am experiencing a click or series of clicks when I depress the brake pedal. Based on accounts and research of other owners, this is a common problem with faulty brake actuators. It appears that Lexus is aware of the situation and I wanted to report this to the NHTSA database to potentially steer this towards a recall.”
NHTSA complaint #10654335, filed 2014-11, 53,950 miles“While in motion, brakes started pulsating and clicking , then brake pedal feel got very firm and had difficulty stopping, almost resulting in accident. Toyota has released warranty enhancement program for the brake actuator assembly, but my vehicle is just beyond the 10yr/150k mile period. I feel this is a serious safety matter and NHTSA should have worked with toyota on a safety recall remedy. If brakes fail, the consumers will be seriously injured or die. Vehicle only has 60k miles and this is a known defect!”
NHTSA complaint #11222213, filed 2019-06, 59,500 miles“I have 111000 miles on my ls 460 2008. I noticed a squealing sound when I hit the brake and slides a little when u press the brake it feels like it don't wanna stop and I was told it's the brake actuator”
NHTSA complaint #10893261, filed 2016-08, 111,000 miles“I noticed that when I push the brakes I hear clicking noise and brakes acts heavily. I did a research on this issue and I found many complaints from Lexus owners. Some owners were lucky to have Lexus dealer replace the ABS actuator for them and other not. Lexus dealers told some LS460 owners that they changed the vendor of the ABS actuator due a malfunction error. Currently I'm concerned to drive the car on the highway as a fear to loose braking power. I tried to contact Lexus but they don't care. …”
NHTSA complaint #10691294, filed 2015-02, 87,000 miles“While driving at highway speeds (70 MPH) I encountered illumination of brake/ABS warning lights on the dash advising me that the safety brake/ABS/traction features on my car are non operational. Upon pulling over, I read a message displayed on the dash alerting me to take my car to the nearest Lexus dealer. Upon arrival at the Lexus dealership, I was advised by the service advisor that this is a common problem on this model and more likely then not the faulty brake actuator will need to be replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10702769, filed 2015-03, 105,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 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…
- 10093528Dec 4, 2015"lsb: 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…
- 10205337Aug 19, 2015Front Brake Vibration
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2008 Lexus LS460
9 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEngine cooling
5 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsElectronic stability control
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 Lexus LS460
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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