2013 Lexus LS460 Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 78%of 9 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 18,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the brakes of the 2013 Lexus LS460, 78% of the 9 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 18,000 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“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“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“The contact owns a 2013 Lexus ls 460. While pulling into the garage at approximately 0- 3 MPH, the vehicle accelerated and the steering wheel seized without warning. The contact depressed the brake pedal, which traveled down to the floorboard and failed to stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the rear of the left front tire of another vehicle pushing into the garage wall. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000. Updated 7/13/15”
NHTSA complaint #10716542, filed 2015-05, 18,000 miles“2013 Lexus LS460. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure which resulted in an accident. The consumer stated upon attempting to park, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was put in neutral then reverse. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle inspected. The inspection stated the accelerator was pedal was fully depressed prior to the impact. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance.”
NHTSA complaint #11093028, filed 2018-05Related service bulletins
- 10236185Apr 3, 2023DL: 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…
- 10234307Mar 2, 2023DP: 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…
- 10129212Jan 25, 2018TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 25, 2018 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2017 model year LS 460 vehicles. March 29, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to…
- 10131894Mar 29, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 29, 2017 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2010 ? 2012 model year LS 460 vehicles. Some 2010 ? 2012 model year LS 460 Sport package equipped…
- 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…
- 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…
- 10093345Feb 24, 2016This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see l-sb-0009-16.
- 10205317Feb 16, 2016Brake Sqkueal - F Sport Package.
- 10134274Feb 16, 2016LSB: 2013 - 2016 LS 460 F Sport package equipped vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a…
- 10093262Feb 16, 2016"lsb: 2013 - 2016 ls 460 f sport package equipped vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2013 Lexus LS460
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2013 Lexus LS460
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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