2009 Lexus LS460 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 70%of 10 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 90,187miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2009 Lexus LS460, 70% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 90,187 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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“Dashboard recently had 5 warning light lit up warning of check ABS, check vsc system, check brake system, check brake hold system, and brake malfunction, with the following additional warning below the above five items stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact dealer . I was a few blocks away from where my car is serviced (not a dealer) and they diagnosed the following fault codes: c1241 ABS main relay power source open, and c1391 anti-lock brake actuator & electrical control unit. The cost to repair this is $2,300! My car has a pampered 72,262 miles and is garage kept. …”
NHTSA complaint #10787578, filed 2015-11, 72,258 miles“Braking, at times, is irregular, during normal operating conditions. Feels as if the braking system is misreading data. Took car to Lexus dealer about 2-2.5 months ago and told rotors were a bit warped. Dealer turned rotors and said everything should be fine. Problem did not fully resolve. About a week ago, noticed same issues and returned to dealer who informed me that the rotors needed turning again and that they could see a depression on one rotor made from the brake pad. I was informed that the rotors can get hot in traffic and I likely pressed too hard on them in traffic. …”
NHTSA complaint #10457195, filed 2012-05, 38,500 miles“Car currently (9/14/15) has 46,289 miles, now with clunking noises during braking. Lexus corporation aware of problems with control arms and brake actuator. Dealer diagnosed as both control arms and brake actuator. Lexus refuses to honor replacement fees of replacement parts.”
NHTSA complaint #10906721, filed 2016-09, 44,411 miles“At approximately 97k miles while driving on the highway all brake lights illuminated on the dash and a message displayed 'immediately pull over safely and contact your Lexus dealer for assistance' I took the car to Lexus dealer the next day and after inspection it was determined the brake actuator module failed which automatically makes the ABS system inoperable and many other safety features. As ABS is required on all vehicles this is a major safety hazard and must be repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165940, filed 2019-01, 97,000 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 2009 Lexus LS460
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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