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Lexus LS460Model year report

2009 Lexus LS460 Problems

Complaints
10filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
81,222miles, 10 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—overall rating starts with 2011 models
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2009 Lexus LS460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus LS460. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by electronic stability control (1) and engine (1). 10 of the complaints include a mileage, and 20% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 81,222 miles. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 167 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 16 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

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.

Example complaints

Brakes: “While driving down the road I had five warning lights to come on a red master warning light red brake warning light electronic control brake warnings yellow ABS light and a slip indicator light the next day the lights went out they stayed off approximately 3 days then they came on again that's when I made an appointment with the dealer upon taking the car to the dealer the breaks now are real very sensitive just touch them and they were stop johnson Lexus of raleigh diagnose the problem and said I needed a break actuator$4, 300 I researched the problem and found that there was a secondary…”

NHTSA complaint #11114690, filed 2018-07, 128,000 miles

Electronic stability control: “The vehicle almost caused my elderly parents to get into an accident. The power to the vehicle is lost. The gas pedal would not accelerate and the steering wheel pulled the vehicle to one direction. The car was in motion when the light came on check vsc system. Lexus has had a problem with the fuel injectors and sensors before on these vehicles. On ours a recall was said to be needed for the sensor but instead the sensor was just wiped and cleaned and a cover on it was changed. Currently vehicle does not move more then 3mph and occasionally vehicle also shuts off. All lights are lit up on car.”

NHTSA complaint #11154103, filed 2018-11, 106,138 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

20% of the 10 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 70,000 and 100,000 miles.

0%0–100%10–2520%25–5030%50–7520%75–10030%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (10 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 81,222 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20122014201520162018420192021
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 2009 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 automatic162419$4,350
LS 460 AWD4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162318$4,550

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 2009 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. 167 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 167 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

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2009 Lexus LS460 have?

NHTSA recorded 10 consumer complaints for the 2009 Lexus LS460 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2009 Lexus LS460 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (70% of the total), followed by electronic stability control with 1.

Has the 2009 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 2009 Lexus LS460 get?

The EPA rates the 2009 Lexus LS460 (LS 460, 4.6L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 24 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2009 Lexus LS460 reported?

Among the 10 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 81,222 miles and the middle half falls between 70,000 and 100,000 miles; 20% 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.