2011 Lexus LS460 Problems
- Complaints
- 5filed with NHTSA
- Median mileage
- 48,000miles, 3 complaints with mileage
- Recalls
- 0campaigns on record
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
- NHTSA crash rating
- —no overall rating published
- EPA fuel economy
- 19 mpgcombined, 4.6L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 24 hwy
Sources: NHTSA records for the 2011 Lexus LS460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus LS460. The part named most often is electrical system, with 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine (1) and engine cooling (1). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 67% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 48,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 232 technical service bulletins for this model year. Electrical system complaints overlap with 68 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 5 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.
- Electrical system1 20%
- Engine1 20%
- Engine cooling1 20%
- Fuel system1 20%
- Other or unknown1 20%
- Suspension1 20%
Example complaints
Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2011 Lexus LS460. The contact attempted numerous times to start the keyless ignition and the vehicle failed to start. When the failure occurred there was an additional remote key fob located inside the vehicle; however once the second key fob was permanently removed from the vehicle, the keyless ignition began to operate. The contact detected whenever a second key was present within six feet of the vehicle, it would prevent the ignition operation. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The contact expressed the potential safety risks. The failure mileage was 10,000. …”
NHTSA complaint #10440199, filed 2011-12, 10,000 milesEngine: “When I'm driving, especially when turning a corner, my car suddenly decelerates for several seconds even when I'm pressing the excelerator. If I needed power in a crunch situation, I would be out of luck. This mainly happens during in-town driving. I've experienced this many times but this is my 1st report.”
NHTSA complaint #10983916, filed 2017-05, 48,000 milesMileage when problems were reported
67% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 10,000 and 71,000 miles.
Complaints by year filed
Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
Fuel economy and running cost
EPA ratings for each 2011 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).
| Version | Engine | Transmission | City | Hwy | Comb. | Fuel / yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 460 RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| LS 460 AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $4,550 |
| LS 460 L RWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 24 | 19 | $4,350 |
| LS 460 L AWD | 4.6L 8-cyl | 8-speed automatic | 16 | 23 | 18 | $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
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2011 Lexus LS460 in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by 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. 232 on record; the latest 10 are shown.
- 10234307Mar 2, 2023Brakes. DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the…
- 10230353Dec 1, 2022Equipment. TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
- 10230352Dec 1, 2022Equipment. DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
- 10214355Apr 13, 2022Equipment. Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
- 10210374Mar 9, 2022Equipment. TSB: This Service Bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to…
- 10209023Feb 24, 2022Air bags. TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the…
- 10207945Jan 12, 2022Tires, Wheels, Equipment. POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of…
- 10204556Nov 10, 2021Back-over prevention (rear camera), Lane departure…. TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not…
- 10201403Jul 26, 2021Equipment. OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
- 10201401Jul 26, 2021Equipment. TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect…
Other model years of the Lexus LS460
| Year | Complaints | Median mi | Recalls | Crash ★ | MPG | Score (50 = typical) | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 8 | 30,306 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2013 | 9 | 21,000 | 1 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2011 | 5 | 48,000 | 0 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 17 | 33,500 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Falling |
| 2009 | 10 | 81,222 | 2 | — | 19 | — | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 79 | 52,475 | 2 | — | 19 | Not compared (fewer than 3 comparable model years) | Falling |
| 2007 | 74 | 66,000 | 2 | — | 20 | Not compared (before 2008) | Falling |
Frequently asked questions
How many NHTSA complaints does the 2011 Lexus LS460 have?
NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2011 Lexus LS460 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
What part of the 2011 Lexus LS460 is reported most often?
Electrical system is named most often, in 1 complaints (20% of the total), followed by engine with 1.
Has the 2011 Lexus LS460 been recalled?
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What gas mileage does the 2011 Lexus LS460 get?
The EPA rates the 2011 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 2011 Lexus LS460 reported?
Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 48,000 miles and the middle half falls between 10,000 and 71,000 miles; 67% 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.