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Lexus LS460Model year report

2013 Lexus LS460 Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
21,000miles, 5 complaints with mileage
Recalls
1campaigns 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 2013 Lexus LS460 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus LS460. The part named most often is brakes, with 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine (1) and equipment (1). 5 of the complaints include a mileage, and 80% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 21,000 miles. Of all complaints, 2 involved a crash, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 304 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 27 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Engine complaints overlap with 9 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: “Brake pedal on vehicle requires significant force to trigger brake lamps to turn on. In many instances, the vehicle can come to a complete stop before the brake lamps are triggered. Consumer has resolved the issue and would like to withdrawal the complaint.”

NHTSA complaint #11444364, filed 2021-12

Equipment: “The sunroof exploded while driving down the highway with no one near us. . Sounded like a shotgun blast. Pulled over to find a 10 diameter hole in the sunroof. The visor was closed and was full of glass fragments, but was not damaged, indicating an outward explosion. No marks or scratches on car. Very scary. Contacted dealer about warranty, and was declined.”

NHTSA complaint #10763195, filed 2015-09, 21,000 miles

Forward collision avoidance: “My 2013 Lexus LS460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (C1391 - Leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code C1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 MPH the vehicle would intermittently hesitate to stop. Moreover, a squawk noise was present when depressing the brake pedal. Code C1391 was triggered on 11/18/2021. …”

NHTSA complaint #11444362, filed 2021-12

Mileage when problems were reported

80% of the 5 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 18,000 and 37,000 miles.

20%0–1040%10–2520%25–500%50–7520%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (5 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 21,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

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

201522016201820192202020212
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 2013 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
LS 460 L RWD4.6L 8-cyl8-speed automatic162419$4,350
LS 460 L 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 2013 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. 304 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 304 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 2013 Lexus LS460 have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2013 Lexus LS460 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2013 Lexus LS460 is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 7 complaints (78% of the total), followed by engine with 1.

Has the 2013 Lexus LS460 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2013 Lexus LS460 get?

The EPA rates the 2013 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 2013 Lexus LS460 reported?

Among the 5 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 21,000 miles and the middle half falls between 18,000 and 37,000 miles; 80% 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.