U.S. public vehicle records

2008 Lexus LS problems and owner complaints

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

43 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

75,000 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2008 model year. Data updated: 2026-10-01 (October 1, 2026). 22 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 17 of 43 complaints (39.5%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
Topic	Matching reports	Share of complaints
Braking behavior	21	48.8%
Engine operation	4	9.3%
Electrical and battery issues	2	4.7%
Steering behavior	1	2.3%

Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.

Component breakdown

Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.

Service Brakes

Unknown Or Other

Structure:Body

Vehicle Speed Control

Electronic Stability Control (Esc)

Engine

Electrical System

Fuel/Propulsion System

Service Brakes: 17; Unknown Or Other: 11; Structure:Body: 5; Vehicle Speed Control: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Engine: 4; Electrical System: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 2

Reported problems by failure mileage

Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.

Under 25,000

25,000 to 49,999

50,000 to 74,999

75,000 to 99,999

100,000 to 149,999

150,000 and above

Under 25,000: 3; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 5; 75,000 to 99,999: 3; 100,000 to 149,999: 4; 150,000 and above: 4

50,000 to 74,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (5). 21 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.

Complaints over time

Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.

2008

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2026

2008: 1; 2014: 1; 2016: 2; 2017: 5; 2018: 4; 2019: 4; 2020: 9; 2021: 2; 2022: 4; 2023: 1; 2024: 7; 2025: 1; 2026: 2

Pattern summary

Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 21 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 4 complaint narratives. Electrical and battery issues appears in 2 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.

Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.

Complaint evidence

Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.

Owner report 10588841 · 2014-05-16 (May 16, 2014)

LEXUS HAS A FAULTY BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGN. IT'S MAKING CLUNKING REPETITIVE NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. LEXUS KNOWS OF THIS FAULTY DESIGN BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE NOISE ALONE WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY. LEXUS OF NAPERVILLE, IL WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3000.00 TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT. IF THEY DO NOT RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER LEXUS AGAIN. GUARANTEE. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 51,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10588841 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10888606 · 2016-07-26 (July 26, 2016)

LEXUS ADMITS THAT THE ABS BRAKE ACCUMULATOR IS SUSPECT TO INTERNAL LEAKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE.

Owner-reported narrative. 80,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10888606 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11175729 · 2019-02-08 (February 8, 2019)

MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF …

Owner-reported narrative. 132,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11311543 · 2020-02-25 (February 25, 2020)

MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE.

Owner-reported narrative. 16,200 miles reported. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11710943 · 2026-01-14 (January 14, 2026)

Purchased a used 2008 Lexus LS460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediately after the shutdown multiple warning lights illuminated (including brake/ABS/stability-related warnings as documented by an independent service cent…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11710943 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 11299489 · 2020-01-15 (January 15, 2020)

LEXUS ISSUED A RECALL FOR SEVERAL INTERIOR PARTS ON MY MAKE AND MODEL OF VEHICLE AS WELL AS OTHERS FOR SEVERAL YEARS THAT WERE MADE WITH A FAULTY INTERIOR PRODUCT WHICH ACTUALLY MELTS. THERE ARE A COUPLE OF PARTS MADE OF THE SAME MATERIAL DOING THE SAME THING THAT WERE NOT INCLUDED WHICH I BELIEVE SHOULD'VE BEEN. AS YOU WILL SEE FROM THE PICTURES THESE ITEMS ARE ALSO MELTING. I HAVE REACHED OUT TO LEXUS BUT THEY ADVISED THEY WOULD NOT BE WILLING TO ASSIST. THIS WAS A $70K CAR. PLEASE HELP IN MAKING SURE THE MANUFACTURER TAKES CARE OF THIS. THE…

Owner-reported narrative. Look up ODI 11299489 at NHTSA ↗

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Data completeness

43 unique complaints in this selection. Analysis snapshot: 2026-10-01.

51.2%Usable mileage22 / 43 records

100.0%Valid incident date43 / 43 records

100.0%Valid filing date43 / 43 records

100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates43 / 43 records

Missing, zero and invalid mileage is excluded. Dates after the snapshot are excluded. Examples are limited selections, not a representative sample.

Problems by model year

Model-wide comparison of the eight most reported components across the model. Cells show counts and shares within each model year. Open a cell for source examples.

From model yearThrough model year

Component complaint heatmap
Component	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2018	2019	2020	2021	2023	2024	2025
Service Brakes	666.7% ODI 11484362 ABS Brake Actuator Brake Booster Pump & Bracket Is the component that is malfunctioning and it is under inspection now. Car not stopping correctly that’s is actually dangerous for everyone if driven not safe to drive by the way. Yes this problem was discovered at the lexus service center where these accusations where obtained. I was told there is a beeping noise and the brakes are hard to press down and triangular lights is on abs light is on from what I remember. Look up ODI 11484362 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 10682682 · 32,500 mi RECENTLY TOOK MY 2012 LS460 INTO DEALER FOR BRAKING ISSUES. WHEN BRAKES APPLIED, CAR WOULD NOSE DIVE AS IT CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP. WHEN PRESSING BRAKE PEDAL IT MAKE A SQUEAKING NOISE. BRAKE PEDAL WAS ALWAYS SOFT, FELT LIKE NO BRAKE PADS LEFT BUT THEY ALL HAD RECENTLY BEEN CHECKED 3 MONTHS AGO AND HAD 10MM LEFT. WHEN BRAKING, YOU CAN FEEL VIBRATIONS IN THE PEDAL. LEXUS DEALER CONFIRMED FAULTY BRAKE ACTUATOR. *TR Look up ODI 10682682 at NHTSA ↗	480.0% ODI 11549492 I am detailing an alarming and persistent issue with unexpected brake activation on my 2013 Lexus LS 460. Over a span of time, the vehicle's brakes have been activated spontaneously on four different occasions, putting me and my passengers in potential danger. Incident Descriptions: 1. Location: I-69 southbound, near Huntington. - Scenario: Alone in the car. Noted a shiny truck about 2,000 ft ahead under a bridge with sun reflection. - Brakes activated hard for approx. 3-5 seconds. - Active cruise and lane-keep assist were on. 2. L… Look up ODI 11549492 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11545035 Brake booster squeaks while in cool or cold weather Look up ODI 11545035 at NHTSA ↗	266.7% ODI 11704526 A known issue with the Brake Actuator failing. Lexus/Toyota will not fix. Family driven vehicle that Im afraid could result in accident Look up ODI 11704526 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Unknown Or Other	333.3% ODI 11175102 VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL . Look up ODI 11175102 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11609606 See attached document for complaint Look up ODI 11609606 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11404592 I OWN THIS CAR IN CANADA ONTARIO SINCE NOVEMBER2018. CARFAX HISTORY REPORT SHOWS AN EXACT SPECIFICATION AND VIN ON A CAR REGISTERED IN BEE CAVE TEXAS. THE CAR IN THE USA STARTED SHOWING IN MARCH 2019. I CALLED USA POLICE AND THE OFFICER FOUND THE CAR CARRYING MY CANADIAN CAR VIN. THIS IS A STOLEN CAR HAD MY VIN PUT ON IT. NOBODY IS TAKING ACTION AS THIS USA CAR WAS NOT REPORTED STOLEN. THE OFFICER SAID THAT HE DID NOT CHECK THE OTHER PARTS IF THEY CARRY THE SAME VIN. I SPOKE TO USA LEXUS AND STEPHANIE SAID WE HAVE NOT TO MANY INFORMATION ABOUT … Look up ODI 11404592 at NHTSA ↗	321.4% ODI 11209751 THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM BLOWS FUSES AND STOPS WORKING, BUT THE LIGHT ON THE DASH CONTINUES TO INDICATE THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS NO WAY TO LEARN THAT THE COLLISION SYSTEM IS OFFLINE UNLESS YOU'RE WILLING TO SIMULATE A NEAR CERTAIN COLLISION (WHICH I DID WITH THE DEALER IN MY CAR AND HE FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM), OR HAVING AN ACTUAL ACCIDENT. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW. IF THE FUSE IS BLOWN, OBVIOUSLY THE SYSTEM SHOULD SHOW AN ERROR WHEN IT'S ENGAGED - NOT A GREEN INDICATOR. Look up ODI 11209751 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11654618 I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me Look up ODI 11654618 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Engine	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11638906 losing 2qts of oil every 2000 miles. manufacture say this is normal. I have low engine oil level warning light and have to put 2 quarts of oil in the engine Look up ODI 11638906 at NHTSA ↗	133.3% ODI 11693437 1. Component is a sealant on the valley plate that covers a coolant passage, discovered when cabin heat not providing heat. 2. Coolant valley leak can lead to severe engine damage and mechanical failure, potentially causing the vehicle to stop working and increasing the risk of accidents. 3. Open sources appear a coolant valley leak is common with Lexus LS & GX 460, LX 570, "F" series cars and LC 500 models, and is an expensive repair from being labor intensive. 4. The vehicle has been inspected by the Lexus dealership. Look up ODI 11693437 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11374291 WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT.. Look up ODI 11374291 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 11696175 VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 70,440 Vehicle: 2018 Lexus LS500 In November 2021, I purchased this vehicle with approximately 19,000 miles. Routine maintenance was performed every 7,500 miles. At approximately 44,000 miles (in 2023), the vehicle experienced severe engine failure following warning lights for Parking Support Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction, Check Engine, Reduced Engine Power, and Traction Control Off. The vehicle lost power and stalled. The engine began emitting smoke and was replaced under manufac… Look up ODI 11696175 at NHTSA ↗	1100.0% ODI 11561359 · 19,000 mi The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH and made a knocking sound. The contact was able to drive 15 MPH and pulled over off the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the residence and then to the dealer. The dealer diagnosed the vehicle, and the contact was informed that the engine was blown. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 19,000. Look up ODI 11561359 at NHTSA ↗	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11740217 My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert TAS Lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either. They’ve had the car for 3 months and since they don’t know how to fix it they are telling me to just replace the engine with a used engine at a cost of $25,000. The vehicle is just out of warranty and Toyota/Lexus is refusing to cover any of the costs. Th… Look up ODI 11740217 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Electrical System	111.1% ODI 11175102 VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL . Look up ODI 11175102 at NHTSA ↗	120.0% ODI 11661789 unknown Look up ODI 11661789 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11501277 Electronic Power Steering System Failure. Currently at Dealership for repair. Loss of steering while driving could have caused serious harm. Fortunately, the failure occurred at startup time in driveway at home. Dealer has confirmed the Electronic Power Steering System failure. Currently only Dealer has inspected failed component. I had a Maintenance Service Required alert prior to Steering Failure. Dealer performed 50K maintenance, replaced battery, alignment, and VA State inspection on 01/04/2023. After driving car back home, 12 miles… Look up ODI 11501277 at NHTSA ↗	321.4% ODI 11209751 THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM BLOWS FUSES AND STOPS WORKING, BUT THE LIGHT ON THE DASH CONTINUES TO INDICATE THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS NO WAY TO LEARN THAT THE COLLISION SYSTEM IS OFFLINE UNLESS YOU'RE WILLING TO SIMULATE A NEAR CERTAIN COLLISION (WHICH I DID WITH THE DEALER IN MY CAR AND HE FINALLY ACKNOWLEDGED THE PROBLEM), OR HAVING AN ACTUAL ACCIDENT. THIS IS CLEARLY A DESIGN FLAW. IF THE FUSE IS BLOWN, OBVIOUSLY THE SYSTEM SHOULD SHOW AN ERROR WHEN IT'S ENGAGED - NOT A GREEN INDICATOR. Look up ODI 11209751 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Vehicle Speed Control	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Air Bags	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	240.0% ODI 11485175 Someone hit from front left head on but the airbags did not deploy. Car was damaged the extent that it maybe totalled. I am working with ALSTATE Insurance at this time. Look up ODI 11485175 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11513351 · 122,000 mi The contact owns a 2016 Lexus LS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a commercial truck. During the crash, both the front driver-side and passenger-side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a fractured lumbar vertebra and the front passenger sustained chest and upper torso injuries. The passenger was transported to the nearby hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was driven back to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The … Look up ODI 11513351 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	1100.0% ODI 11688763 My 2025 Lexus LS500, with only 500 miles, has two serious defects in the front passenger seat, creating a safety hazard. The massage function is non-functional, grayed out in the infotainment system, and the seat belt fails to tighten or retract, leaving significant slack when buckled. Issues appeared during normal city driving (dry conditions, <10 mph, no accidents or modifications). The seat belt, when pulled and buckled, remains loose with several inches of slack, failing to secure an occupant. This was tested 5+ times, stationary and moving… Look up ODI 11688763 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	120.0% ODI 11374291 WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT.. Look up ODI 11374291 at NHTSA ↗	214.3% ODI 11366701 · 22,087 mi VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. RECALL ANNOUNCED TO US 1/20/2020. HAVE ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE DEALERSHIP DO THE FREE RECALL REPAIR. EVEN WHILE THERE FOR OIL CHANGES AND REGULAR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THIS YEAR. HAVE BEEN TOLD EACH TIME THEY NEED TO ORDER THE PART AND THEY WILL CALL ME. 10 MONTHS OF THIS NOW AND CAR IS UNSAFE- THEY KEEP STALLING ON DOING THE REPAIR THAT IS A SAFETY RISK FOR MYSELF AND FAMILY. WANT THIS DOCUMENTED IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO US AND WE HAVE AN INJURY OR DEATH BECAUSE THE CAR HAS BEEN HESITATING AND THEY CONTIN… Look up ODI 11366701 at NHTSA ↗	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.
Structure:Body	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.	0Unavailable No examples available for this selection.	00.0% No examples available for this selection.

Darker cells indicate a larger share of submitted complaints. Components overlap. This measures complaint composition, not failure probability.

Failure mileage by component

Median and middle 50% of usable owner-reported mileages. Ranges require at least five records.

Component failure mileage distribution
Component	Mileage range (25th–75th percentile)	Median	Usable records	Examples
Service Brakes	85,250–131,868 mi	107,000 mi	8	ODI 10588841 · 51,000 mi LEXUS HAS A FAULTY BRAKE ACTUATOR DESIGN. IT'S MAKING CLUNKING REPETITIVE NOISES WHEN BRAKES ARE DEPRESSED. LEXUS KNOWS OF THIS FAULTY DESIGN BUT REFUSES TO REPLACE BECAUSE THEY SAY IT'S NOT A SAFETY ISSUE. THE NOISE ALONE WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY. LEXUS OF NAPERVILLE, IL WANTS TO CHARGE ME $3000.00 TO REPLACE THIS COMPONENT. IF THEY DO NOT RECTIFY THIS PROBLEM I WILL NEVER BUY ANOTHER LEXUS AGAIN. GUARANTEE. *TR Look up ODI 10588841 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10888606 · 80,000 mi LEXUS ADMITS THAT THE ABS BRAKE ACCUMULATOR IS SUSPECT TO INTERNAL LEAKS WHICH CAN LEAD TO LACK OF BRAKING ABILITY. HUGE SAFETY ISSUE. Look up ODI 10888606 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 10984999 · 152,473 mi WHILE DRIVING THE CAR, CAR WARNINGS ON MY INSTRUMENT PANEL BEGAN FLASHING STATING "CHECK ABS", "CHECK VSC", "CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM", AND "STOP THE VEHICLE IN A SAFE PLACE IMMEDIATELY. CONTACT A DEALER". Look up ODI 10984999 at NHTSA ↗
Unknown Or Other	Too few reports for a range	26,176 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 10947034 · 10,000 mi DASHBOARD AND DOOR PANELS SEEM TO BE MELTING. IN SUNSHINE THEY GET GLUEY AND STICKY. SUN ON DASH REFLECTS IN EYES Look up ODI 10947034 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11031508 · 10 mi (HESITATION ON ACCELERATION) THIS MORNING GOING TO WORK L NOTICE THAT THE CAR WASN'T ACTING RIGHT. I WAS AT THE YIELD LEFT TURNING LANE WAS TURNING RIGHT BEFORE OTHER INCOMING CAR COME. AS I WAS TURNING THE ACCELERATION DIDNT GO NO WHERE AS IT FEEL LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING UP A VERY HIGH HILL. I WAS SO SCARE THAT ANOTHER CAR COMING STRIGHT AND HIT ME AND SOME HOW THE ACCELERATION JUST PICK UP AND START GOING AS IT HAS NO POWER TO IT. THE ONLY REASON WHY IM REPORTING THIS IS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY AND COULD BE AN DANGEROUS PROBLEM NOT TO MYSEL… Look up ODI 11031508 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11278533 · 70,000 mi THE DOOR PANELS AND DASHBOARD GETS STICKY DURING WARM DAYS. ALSO, IT HAS PEELED EASILY WHEN BARELY SCRAPED. OTHER LEXUS MODELS HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECALLED FOR SAME ISSUE. Look up ODI 11278533 at NHTSA ↗
Structure:Body	Too few reports for a range	42,000 mi	3 (sparse)	ODI 10887789 · 66,000 mi THIS PROBLEM IS A KNOWN ISSUE AND IS COMMONLY REFERRED TO "MELTING DASH" OR "STICK INTERIOR PANELS". THERE IS A TSB L-SB-0144-11. THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE INTERIOR VINYL PANELS START DISINTEGRATING OR MELTING IN HOT CLIMATES. THIS INCLUDES THE DOOR PANELS AND THE DASH. THE SURFACE OF THESE PANELS BECOMES STICKY AND SOFT. THIS IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ON MANY TOYOTA VEHICLES BETWEEN THE YEARS 2007-2012. HOWEVER, TOYOTA/LEXUS HAS EXTENDED THE WARRANTY TO FIX THIS PROBLEM ONLY FOR THE 2007 VEHICLES AND VEHICLES FROM FOLLOWING YEARS ARE NOT COVERED, EVEN … Look up ODI 10887789 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11076539 · 42,000 mi INTERIOR DOOR PANELS AND GLOVE COMPARTMENT BECOME STICKY AND SHINY WHEN THE CAR IS IN THE SUN FOR ANY PERIOD OF TIME. LEXUS USED INFERIOR MATERIALS AND IS NOT STANDING BEHIND THEIR DEFECT. THIS REFLECTS POORLY, ESPECIALLY FOR A PRESUMABLY LUXURY BRAND. Look up ODI 11076539 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	Too few reports for a range	144,000 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 11031508 · 10 mi (HESITATION ON ACCELERATION) THIS MORNING GOING TO WORK L NOTICE THAT THE CAR WASN'T ACTING RIGHT. I WAS AT THE YIELD LEFT TURNING LANE WAS TURNING RIGHT BEFORE OTHER INCOMING CAR COME. AS I WAS TURNING THE ACCELERATION DIDNT GO NO WHERE AS IT FEEL LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING UP A VERY HIGH HILL. I WAS SO SCARE THAT ANOTHER CAR COMING STRIGHT AND HIT ME AND SOME HOW THE ACCELERATION JUST PICK UP AND START GOING AS IT HAS NO POWER TO IT. THE ONLY REASON WHY IM REPORTING THIS IS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY AND COULD BE AN DANGEROUS PROBLEM NOT TO MYSEL… Look up ODI 11031508 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11311323 · 125,000 mi MY 2008 LEXUS LS600HL HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ON THESE CARS AND PUT OUT A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE ACTUATOR BUT ONLY FOR CERTAIN LS THAT FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN VIN# RANGE. MY VEHICLE VIN DID NOT MAKE IT INTO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES STATED IN THE ENHANCEMENT LETTER DOWN TO THE T. ALL STARTED YESTERDAY WHEN I ALMOST TOTALED OUT BECAUSE THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO… Look up ODI 11311323 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDE… Look up ODI 11311626 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Too few reports for a range	106,500 mi	4 (sparse)	ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDE… Look up ODI 11311626 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11329401 · 87,000 mi WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, MY CAR'S BRAKING SYSTEM LOSS POWER TO THE BRAKES AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR BEGAN BEEPING AND WILL NOT STOP WHILE THE CAR IS ON. I SIGNED UP FOR DRIVERS.LEXUS.COM TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY REPORT AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2012 WHICH WAS PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. 8 YEARS LATER AND ONLY 55,000 MILES MORE, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS VERY VEHICLE IN 2016 BUT IT HAS ENDED IN 2018. NOW I AM STUCK OUT OF BEING ABLE TO FIX TH… Look up ODI 11329401 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	Too few reports for a range	129,000 mi	2 (sparse)	ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF … Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11595461 · 126,000 mi The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the cont… Look up ODI 11595461 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	Too few reports for a range	132,000 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF … Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗
Fuel/Propulsion System	Too few reports for a range	16,200 mi	1 (sparse)	ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗

Complaint and recall timeline

Explore monthly filing activity alongside recall announcements. Up to ten years of monthly history is available.

ComponentPeriod

Solid line: filed complaints. Dashed amber lines: recall announcement dates for this vehicle selection; markers include all recall components. The latest month is partial. Temporal proximity does not establish causation.

Monthly counts, recall campaigns and complaint examples

Monthly complaint and recall timeline
Month	Complaints	Campaigns announced	Examples
2024-11	1	None	ODI 11627870 I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, Lexus has failed to provide a lasting solution or accept responsibility for this critical defect. I have taken my vehicle to multiple authorized dealers, all of whom confirmed the issue and recommended contacting the manufacturer. Follo… Look up ODI 11627870 at NHTSA ↗
2024-12	1	None	ODI 11631686 I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home Look up ODI 11631686 at NHTSA ↗
2025-01	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-04	1	None	ODI 11654219 I am speaking on behalf of my [XXX] mother who owns the car. Summarily, we took the car to two Lexus Service Repair shops (i.e. one in Glendale and one in Longo, El Monte). On [XXX], we the brake and tire sensor lights came on. We first took it to Lexus of Glendale. The diagnosis and estimate was to cover these items: tire sensors, brake sensor, brake pads, air filters, oil change, and nav system to fix the defrost buttons, the DVD software for the nav system, and anything that would cause the brake/ABS emergency light and tire pressure lights… Look up ODI 11654219 at NHTSA ↗
2025-05	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-10	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-11	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2025-12	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-01	1	None	ODI 11710943 Purchased a used 2008 Lexus LS460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediately after the shutdown multiple warning lights illuminated (including brake/ABS/stability-related warnings as documented by an independent service cent… Look up ODI 11710943 at NHTSA ↗
2026-02	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-03	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-04	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-05	1	None	ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗
2026-06	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-07	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-08	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-09	0	None	No examples available for this selection.
2026-10 (partial)	0	None	No examples available for this selection.

Emerging complaint spikes

Complete months in the latest six months with at least 10 complaints, at least twice the preceding 12-month average, and at least three square-root deviations above that average.

This is a descriptive screening rule, not a statistical defect finding. Publicity and reporting changes can increase submissions.

No complete months meet the spike thresholds for this selection.

Equal-age model-year comparison

Model-wide cumulative reports during the first three or five calendar years, starting with the model year (age 0). Only fully elapsed windows are compared.

Observation windowFirst model yearSecond model year

2021: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model year	Through age 0	Through age 1	Through age 2
2021	0	0	0
2023	0	0	1

Date coverage across each selected cohort

Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
Year	Incident dates used	Filing date fallbacks	Excluded dates
2021	5	0	0
2023	1	0	0

Incident date is preferred when valid and no later than filing; otherwise filing date is used. Model year approximates age. Equal observation time does not adjust for sales, distance driven or reporting delays. One complaint linked to multiple model years can appear in each cohort.

Components reported together

Each cell counts unique complaints naming both components. Open a nonzero cell for examples.

Component co-occurrence matrix
Component	Service Brakes	Unknown Or Other	Structure:Body	Vehicle Speed Control	Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	Engine	Electrical System	Fuel/Propulsion System
Service Brakes	—	0	0	2 ODI 11311323 · 125,000 mi MY 2008 LEXUS LS600HL HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ON THESE CARS AND PUT OUT A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE ACTUATOR BUT ONLY FOR CERTAIN LS THAT FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN VIN# RANGE. MY VEHICLE VIN DID NOT MAKE IT INTO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES STATED IN THE ENHANCEMENT LETTER DOWN TO THE T. ALL STARTED YESTERDAY WHEN I ALMOST TOTALED OUT BECAUSE THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO… Look up ODI 11311323 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11320793 · 186,430 mi AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE I FEEL VIBRATIONS THEN MY DASH ILLUMINATE WITH VSC, ABS, SKID CONTROL, BRAKE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION. NOTIFICATIONS STATES THAT I SHOULD PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY CONTACT DEALER BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE MY TWO YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR WITH ME. LITERALLY GAVE ME A [XXX] HEARTACHE. CONTACT THE DEALER THERE'S NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR 2008 LS460 ONLY TOYOTA ISSUE CARS. THIS IS UNFAIR FOR SOMETHING THAT'S CLEARLY FAILING. LEXUS BE FAIR TO YOUR CONSUMERS RECALL THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I… Look up ODI 11320793 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11329401 · 87,000 mi WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, MY CAR'S BRAKING SYSTEM LOSS POWER TO THE BRAKES AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR BEGAN BEEPING AND WILL NOT STOP WHILE THE CAR IS ON. I SIGNED UP FOR DRIVERS.LEXUS.COM TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY REPORT AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2012 WHICH WAS PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. 8 YEARS LATER AND ONLY 55,000 MILES MORE, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS VERY VEHICLE IN 2016 BUT IT HAS ENDED IN 2018. NOW I AM STUCK OUT OF BEING ABLE TO FIX TH… Look up ODI 11329401 at NHTSA ↗	0	2 ODI 11627870 I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, Lexus has failed to provide a lasting solution or accept responsibility for this critical defect. I have taken my vehicle to multiple authorized dealers, all of whom confirmed the issue and recommended contacting the manufacturer. Follo… Look up ODI 11627870 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631686 I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home Look up ODI 11631686 at NHTSA ↗	0
Unknown Or Other	0	—	0	1 ODI 11031508 · 10 mi (HESITATION ON ACCELERATION) THIS MORNING GOING TO WORK L NOTICE THAT THE CAR WASN'T ACTING RIGHT. I WAS AT THE YIELD LEFT TURNING LANE WAS TURNING RIGHT BEFORE OTHER INCOMING CAR COME. AS I WAS TURNING THE ACCELERATION DIDNT GO NO WHERE AS IT FEEL LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING UP A VERY HIGH HILL. I WAS SO SCARE THAT ANOTHER CAR COMING STRIGHT AND HIT ME AND SOME HOW THE ACCELERATION JUST PICK UP AND START GOING AS IT HAS NO POWER TO IT. THE ONLY REASON WHY IM REPORTING THIS IS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY AND COULD BE AN DANGEROUS PROBLEM NOT TO MYSEL… Look up ODI 11031508 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0
Structure:Body	0	0	—	0	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗
Vehicle Speed Control	2 ODI 11311323 · 125,000 mi MY 2008 LEXUS LS600HL HAS A DEFECTIVE BRAKE ACTUATOR. LEXUS IS AWARE OF THE ISSUE ON THESE CARS AND PUT OUT A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT ON THE ACTUATOR BUT ONLY FOR CERTAIN LS THAT FALL WITHIN A CERTAIN VIN# RANGE. MY VEHICLE VIN DID NOT MAKE IT INTO THE WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT BUT IS EXPERIENCING THE ISSUES STATED IN THE ENHANCEMENT LETTER DOWN TO THE T. ALL STARTED YESTERDAY WHEN I ALMOST TOTALED OUT BECAUSE THE BRAKES COMPLETELY FAILED WHEN I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT 50MPH. LIGHTS CAME ON THE DASH AND I COULD NOT STOP THE VEHICLE. I WAS ABLE TO… Look up ODI 11311323 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11320793 · 186,430 mi AS I AM DRIVING THE VEHICLE I FEEL VIBRATIONS THEN MY DASH ILLUMINATE WITH VSC, ABS, SKID CONTROL, BRAKE LIGHT AS WELL AS THE TRIANGLE WITH EXCLAMATION. NOTIFICATIONS STATES THAT I SHOULD PULL OVER IMMEDIATELY CONTACT DEALER BRAKE MALFUNCTION. I HAVE MY TWO YEAR OLD SON IN THE CAR WITH ME. LITERALLY GAVE ME A [XXX] HEARTACHE. CONTACT THE DEALER THERE'S NO SAFETY RECALL FOR THE BRAKE ACTUATOR FOR 2008 LS460 ONLY TOYOTA ISSUE CARS. THIS IS UNFAIR FOR SOMETHING THAT'S CLEARLY FAILING. LEXUS BE FAIR TO YOUR CONSUMERS RECALL THIS SAFETY ISSUE. I… Look up ODI 11320793 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11031508 · 10 mi (HESITATION ON ACCELERATION) THIS MORNING GOING TO WORK L NOTICE THAT THE CAR WASN'T ACTING RIGHT. I WAS AT THE YIELD LEFT TURNING LANE WAS TURNING RIGHT BEFORE OTHER INCOMING CAR COME. AS I WAS TURNING THE ACCELERATION DIDNT GO NO WHERE AS IT FEEL LIKE THE CAR WAS GOING UP A VERY HIGH HILL. I WAS SO SCARE THAT ANOTHER CAR COMING STRIGHT AND HIT ME AND SOME HOW THE ACCELERATION JUST PICK UP AND START GOING AS IT HAS NO POWER TO IT. THE ONLY REASON WHY IM REPORTING THIS IS BECAUSE THIS IS A VERY AND COULD BE AN DANGEROUS PROBLEM NOT TO MYSEL… Look up ODI 11031508 at NHTSA ↗	0	—	1 ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDE… Look up ODI 11311626 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)	1 ODI 11329401 · 87,000 mi WHILE I WAS DRIVING ONE DAY, MY CAR'S BRAKING SYSTEM LOSS POWER TO THE BRAKES AND I ALMOST HIT ANOTHER CAR. THE CAR BEGAN BEEPING AND WILL NOT STOP WHILE THE CAR IS ON. I SIGNED UP FOR DRIVERS.LEXUS.COM TO OBTAIN THE VEHICLE SERVICE HISTORY REPORT AND THE BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY WAS REPLACED BACK IN 2012 WHICH WAS PAID OUT OF POCKET BY THE PREVIOUS OWNER. 8 YEARS LATER AND ONLY 55,000 MILES MORE, THE SAME PROBLEM HAS OCCURRED. THERE WAS RECALL FOR THIS VERY VEHICLE IN 2016 BUT IT HAS ENDED IN 2018. NOW I AM STUCK OUT OF BEING ABLE TO FIX TH… Look up ODI 11329401 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDE… Look up ODI 11311626 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11595461 · 126,000 mi The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the cont… Look up ODI 11595461 at NHTSA ↗	0	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗
Engine	0	0	0	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11595461 · 126,000 mi The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, there was a knocking and ticking sound coming from the brakes. Additionally, the brake light, traction control light, and check engine warning lights were illuminated. The ABS, Brakes, and VSC messages were displayed. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who diagnosed that the brake actuator was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the cont… Look up ODI 11595461 at NHTSA ↗	—	1 ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF … Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗
Electrical System	2 ODI 11627870 I am writing to formally lodge a complaint regarding the negligence and lack of accountability demonstrated by Lexus Manufacturer in addressing a serious and persistent brake issue in my vehicle, which directly threatens my safety and that of others on the road. Despite repeated attempts to resolve this matter, Lexus has failed to provide a lasting solution or accept responsibility for this critical defect. I have taken my vehicle to multiple authorized dealers, all of whom confirmed the issue and recommended contacting the manufacturer. Follo… Look up ODI 11627870 at NHTSA ↗ ODI 11631686 I was on the exit for union turnpike on the gcp at a good 40 miles per hour when boom a whole bunch of lights popped up on the dash saying see dealer and 3 lights come on the top right. By the grace of god the car infront of me was very far and i was able to drop the car into manual mode drop gears while turning wheels slowly go into bumps and i slowed down when i came around the corner to a full stop that’s when i had my tow guy grab the car and drop me and the car home Look up ODI 11631686 at NHTSA ↗	0	0	0	0	1 ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi MY LEXUS LS460 SPONTANEOUSLY STARTED ON FIRE IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT. NO WARNING LIGHTS ,NO KNOWN CAR PROBLEMS. I HAD PARKED MY CAR TO RUN INTO A STORE. WHEN I TURNED IT OFF IT MADE A LOUD REPETITIVE CLACKING SOUND. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TURNED IT OFF AGAIN. SAME THING. I TURNED IT BACK ON AND TRIED TO BACK UP BUT IT STALLED. STARTED TO SMELL... SOMETHING WAS BURNING AND SMOKE WAS COMING FROM THE ENGINE UNDER THE HOOD. BECAME VERY CLEAR THAT THE ENGINE WAS ON FIRE. I CALLED 911 AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT RESPONDED. AFTERWARDS, I ASKED THEM IF … Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗	—	0
Fuel/Propulsion System	0	0	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE. Look up ODI 11311543 at NHTSA ↗	1 ODI 11735714 this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer Look up ODI 11735714 at NHTSA ↗	0	—

Co-reporting does not establish that one component caused another concern.

Recurring narrative patterns

Specific keyword mentions beyond broad component labels. Matching includes negations and comparisons and does not confirm a diagnosis.

Search patterns

4 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

6 mentions · 14.0% of complaints

Median mileage: 132,000 mi (5 usable records).

ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi

Look up ODI 11175729 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE VEHICLE STALLED WITH THE VSC (VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL) WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE FAILED TO EXCEED 30 MPH. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ON ONE OCCASION WHILE DRIVING AT AN UNDISCLOSED SPEED, THE VEHICLE WAS UNRESPONSIVE WHILE THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT THEN DEPRESSED THE ACCELERATOR TO THE FLOORBOARD AND THE VEHICLE RESPONDE…

Look up ODI 11311626 at NHTSA ↗

ODI 11331999 · 42,352 mi

BACKING OUT OF DRIVEWAY (IN MOTION) INTO A CITY STREET, CAR STOPPED ABRUPTLY AND WOULD NOT START AGAIN. IMMEDIATELY WARNING LIGHTS VCS, BRAKE AND ABS SHOWED ON PANEL. THE ABS CONTROL MODULE WAS REPLACED 6/25/20 COSTING ME $2,708.36 (INVOICE ATTACHED). IN MARCH (03/06/20) I PAID $2,014.96 FOR TIRES AND BRAKE REPLACEMENT (INVOICE ATTACHED). THAT'S A TOTAL COST OF $4,723.32. I FEEL SCAMMED BECAUSE I THINK THE BRAKE JOB IN MARCH CREATED THE PROBLEM FOR THE ABS TO MALFUNCTION AND IT SHOULD NOT HAVE BEEN MY RESPONSIBILITY TO REPLACE IT. PLEASE REPLY …

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Matching rule

\b(warning light\w*|check engine|dashboard warning\w*|malfunction indicator)\b

Brake response concerns

4 mentions · 9.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 90,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11280443

BRAKE PEDAL MAKING STRANGE NOISE, I STOPPED AT THE DILLERSHIP-ALL MY BRAKES WAS CHANGED TO BRAND AND TOYOTA PARTS FROM. BUT THIS CLICKING IS NOT DISAPPEAR. I'M AFRAID TO DRIVE THIS CAR. PLEASE LET ME KNOW WHY DILLERSHIP CAN'T RESOLVE IT AND WHY IT'S NOT ON RECALL YET. I JUST WAS LOOK TO A REVIEW IT'S MORE THAN 1900 PEOPLE WAS COMPLAINING ABOUT SAME PROBLEM. WHAT IS GOING ON IN OUR COUNTRY????? SEAMS SOMETHING FISHY IS GOING ON??? GOVERNMENT SHOULD TAKE CARE THIS PROBLEM FOR SAFETY REASON ASAP!!! WE MADE SEVERAL LATER TO GOVERNOR AND CONGRESS TO…

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ODI 11457239 · 90,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed but failed to stop the vehicle. The contact drove the vehicle off the roadway onto a grassy shoulder to slow the vehicle to prevent a crash. The contact then called the dealer and was advised to enter a code in the vehicle and drive slowly to the dealer. After arriving at the dealer and having the vehicle diagnosed, the contact was informed that the brake actuator and assembly needed to be replaced; however, the repair …

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ODI 11586492 · 58,000 mi

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving at approximately 55 MPH, the braking system malfunctioned, and the brake pedal extended to the floorboard while depressed, causing the braking distance to be extended. The vehicle was towed to the local mechanic who diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the ABS actuator and brake pump were faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 58,00…

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Stalling or loss of power

4 mentions · 9.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 132,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 11175729 · 132,000 mi

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ODI 11311543 · 16,200 mi

MY CAR IS STALLING ALL THE LIGHTS ARE ON. I WAS TOLD THAT THE RECALL WAS OUT FOR THIS ONE.

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ODI 11311626 · 163,000 mi

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\b(stall\w*|loss of power|lost power|engine shut\w* off)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 2.3% of complaints

Median mileage: 42,352 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11331999 · 42,352 mi

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