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Lexus LS460Model year report

2010 Lexus LS460 Problems

Complaints
17filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
33,500miles, 14 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
19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2010 Lexus LS460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 Lexus LS460. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by steering (3) and fuel system (2). 14 of the complaints include a mileage, and 64% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 33,500 miles. Of all complaints, 4 involved a crash, 5 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 203 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Steering complaints overlap with 1 recall campaign and 8 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: “Waiting in line at costco to get fuel. Pulled approx 2 to 3 feet from vehicle in front. I engaged the auto parking brake while waiting. Next thing the brake dis-engaged and car lunged forward hitting the car in front of me and the car in front of that vehicle before I had time to hit the brake. Damage to Lexus is $7000 no estimates on damage to other cars. Other drivers reported and getting medical attention.”

NHTSA complaint #10401876, filed 2011-05, 14,200 miles

Steering: “2010 Lexus LS460 awd, after making a u turn steering went non responsive for several seconds almost causing an accident. Called Lexus USA and they have no firm date for recall parts availability. Problem is worse than reported.”

NHTSA complaint #10341735, filed 2010-07, 300 miles

Fuel system: “The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. While driving at any speed, the vehicle hesitated whenever the contact attempted to accelerate. The rpms increased and the vehicle made a growling noise, but did not accelerate. There was no warning indicator. The failure recurred several times and the vehicle was taken to a local dealer where it was diagnosed that the issue was normal for a new vehicle. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the type of fuel being used. …”

NHTSA complaint #10854844, filed 2016-04, 28,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

64% of the 14 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 1,000 and 120,000 miles.

36%0–107%10–2521%25–500%50–757%75–10014%100–15014%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (14 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 33,500 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.

2010420122017201920212023
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 2010 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 2010 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. 203 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 203 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 2010 Lexus LS460 have?

NHTSA recorded 17 consumer complaints for the 2010 Lexus LS460 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2010 Lexus LS460 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (41% of the total), followed by steering with 3.

Has the 2010 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 2010 Lexus LS460 get?

The EPA rates the 2010 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 2010 Lexus LS460 reported?

Among the 14 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 33,500 miles and the middle half falls between 1,000 and 120,000 miles; 64% 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.