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2007 Lexus LS: complaints, problems and recalls

Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.

Key facts

45 owner complaints analyzed

1 distinct recall campaigns

99,091 mi median reported failure mileage

Scope: 2007 model year. Data updated: . 26 complaints include usable failure mileage. View data status.

Owner-reported patterns

Most common problems

Service Brakes is the most frequently named component, appearing in 19 of 45 complaints (42.2%). A complaint can name multiple components.

Recurring terms in complaint narratives
TopicMatching reportsShare of complaints
Braking behavior2044.4%
Steering behavior48.9%
Engine operation36.7%
Electrical and battery issues36.7%
Fuel system concerns12.2%

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
19
Unknown Or Other
6
Air Bags
5
Electrical System
5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
4
Engine
4
Fuel/Propulsion System
3
Steering
3
Component breakdown data
CategoryCount
Service Brakes19
Unknown Or Other6
Air Bags5
Electrical System5
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)4
Engine4
Fuel/Propulsion System3
Steering3

Service Brakes: 19; Unknown Or Other: 6; Air Bags: 5; Electrical System: 5; Electronic Stability Control (Esc): 4; Engine: 4; Fuel/Propulsion System: 3; Steering: 3

Reported problems by failure mileage

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

Under 25,000
1
25,000 to 49,999
5
50,000 to 74,999
3
75,000 to 99,999
4
100,000 to 149,999
8
150,000 and above
5
Reported problems by failure mileage data
CategoryCount
Under 25,0001
25,000 to 49,9995
50,000 to 74,9993
75,000 to 99,9994
100,000 to 149,9998
150,000 and above5

Under 25,000: 1; 25,000 to 49,999: 5; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 4; 100,000 to 149,999: 8; 150,000 and above: 5

100,000 to 149,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (8). 19 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.

2010
2
2013
1
2014
2
2015
2
2016
3
2017
1
2019
6
2020
8
2021
7
2022
2
2023
3
2024
3
2025
4
2026
1
Complaints over time data
CategoryCount
20102
20131
20142
20152
20163
20171
20196
20208
20217
20222
20233
20243
20254
20261

2010: 2; 2013: 1; 2014: 2; 2015: 2; 2016: 3; 2017: 1; 2019: 6; 2020: 8; 2021: 7; 2022: 2; 2023: 3; 2024: 3; 2025: 4; 2026: 1

Pattern summary

Service Brakes leads the component reports. Braking behavior appears in 20 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 4 complaint narratives. Engine operation appears in 3 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.

Examples from the source records

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

Owner report 10308896 · 2010-02-12 (February 12, 2010)

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL FAILS RECURRENTLY. TO DEALER TWICE WITH ONLY TEMPORARY RESOLUTION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 35,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10308896 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10370365 · 2010-12-13 (December 13, 2010)

TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460 . THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHEN SHE ATTEMPTED TO PARK, THE VEHICLE SUDDENLY ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A CEMENT WALL. THE CONTACT WAS INJURED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER BUT THE FAILURE COULD NOT BE DIAGNOSED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES WERE APPROXIMATELY 75,000.

Owner-reported narrative. 75,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10370365 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10504935 · 2013-03-29 (March 29, 2013)

INTERMITTENTLY HESITATION OF POWER WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AFTER EVERY OIL CHANGE WHICH WILL RESOLVE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING FEW HUNDRED MILES. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 40,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10504935 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10619483 · 2014-08-07 (August 7, 2014)

I'M GETTING A LOSS OF POWER ON ACCELERATION.. HAPPENS OF AND ON EVERY OTHER DAY.... I READ ALOT ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE, BUT LEXUS HAS NO REAL FIX FOR IT... I HAVE ALL TYHE RECALL THE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTINUES... *TR

Owner-reported narrative. 98,181 miles reported. Look up ODI 10619483 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10630630 · 2014-09-04 (September 4, 2014)

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FOR MONTHS. STAYED ON AND BROUGHT TO DEALER ON JULY 16, 2014. CITED LEXUS SERVICE BULLETIN# 282827 DATED 1/13/2010 AND NHTSA ACTION# 100335557. REPAIR COMPLETED 9/2/2014. LEXUS REFUSED TO COVER FULL COST TO REPAIR, ONLY PAID FOR THE PARTS. I HAD TO PAY LABOR CHARGE OF $1,453.50. I PURCHASED THIS 2007 LS460 BRAND NEW ON 10/02/2007. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE IT INVOLVES AIRBAGS. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON, THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED AND THE VEHICLE SAFETY IS COMPROMISED. I ALSO BELIEV…

Owner-reported narrative. 32,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 10630630 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10703767 · 2015-04-05 (April 5, 2015)

AN INTERIM NOTICE WAS ISSUED OCTOBER 15, 2014. ALMOST SIX MONTHS HAVE PASSED, AND I HAVE NOT RECEIVED A NOTICE TO HAVE A RESOLUTION TO THIS POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE PROBLEM. *TR

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Owner report 10747161 · 2015-08-08 (August 8, 2015)

DOOR ARMRESTS ARE DISINTEGRATING. THE SURFACE IS VERY TACKY WHICH IS BECOMING SOILED AND CAN NOT BE CLEANED. THIS RUBBER MATERIAL ALSO DETERIORATED ON THE TRUNK (LIT SWITCH COVER) BUT WAS REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY

Owner-reported narrative. 82,182 miles reported. Look up ODI 10747161 at NHTSA ↗

Owner report 10855531 · 2016-04-14 (April 14, 2016)

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

Owner-reported narrative. 49,303 miles reported. Look up ODI 10855531 at NHTSA ↗

Recall history

1 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.

09V020000 · Engine And Engine Cooling

Reported: 2009-01-16 (January 16, 2009)

TOYOTA IS RECALLING 214,570 MY 2006-2008 LEXUS IS, MY 2006-2007 GS AND MY 2007-2008 LS PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM FUEL DELIVERY PIPES (FUEL RAILS). ETHANOL FUELS WITH A LOW MOISTURE CONTENT WILL CORRODE THE INTERNAL SURFACE OF THE FUEL RAILS. AS THIS CONDITION PROGRESSES, THE ENGINE MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT MAY ILLUMINATE.

Consequence: OVER TIME, THE CORROSION MAY CREATE A PINHOLE RESULTING IN FUEL LEAKAGE. FUEL LEAKAGE, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FUEL DELIVERY PIPES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING FEBRUARY 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA/LEXUS AT 1-800-255-3987.

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Inspect model-year patterns, reported mileage, monthly activity and the evidence behind each signal.

Data completeness

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

57.8%Usable mileage26 / 45 records
100.0%Valid incident date45 / 45 records
100.0%Valid filing date45 / 45 records
100.0%Ordered incident and filing dates45 / 45 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.

Component complaint heatmap
Component2011201220132014201520162018201920202021202320242025
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.

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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

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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…

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133.3%
ODI 11545035

Brake booster squeaks while in cool or cold weather

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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

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Unknown Or Other
333.3%
ODI 11175102

VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL .

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120.0%
ODI 11609606

See attached document for complaint

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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 …

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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.

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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

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Engine
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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

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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.

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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..

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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…

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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.

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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…

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Electrical System
111.1%
ODI 11175102

VEHICLE BLOWER MORTOR MAKE LOUD NOISE AND GO BAD . INSIDE INTERIOR NEAR DOOR WAYS BEGAIN TO PEAL .

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120.0%
ODI 11661789

unknown

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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…

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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.

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Vehicle Speed Control
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Air Bags
00.0%

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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.

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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 …

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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…

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Fuel/Propulsion System
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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..

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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…

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Structure:Body
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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
ComponentMileage range (25th–75th percentile)MedianUsable recordsExamples
Service Brakes63,250–115,588 mi93,000 mi10
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11254859 · 86,000 mi

AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING OUR CAR, THE ABS, VSC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ABS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE, AND THE FRONT BRAKES CAN EASILY LOCK UP DURING MODERATELY HEAVY BRAKING. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS PURPOSELY DESIGNED THE SYSTEM TO DISABLE THE ABS FUNCTIONALITY WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBLE PROBLEM DETECTED IN THE ABS ACCUMULATOR. THAT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A GOOD IDEA. THE WARNING LIGHTS SOMETIMES GO OFF FOR A WHILE (A FEW DAYS SOMETIMES) AND THEN RETURN AT RANDOM TIMES AND DURING VARIOUS DRIVIN…

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Unknown Or OtherToo few reports for a range24,300 mi1 (sparse)
ODI 11342594 · 24,300 mi

THE DASHBOARD AND SIDE TRIM ON THE DOOR HAS BECOME STICKY CAUSING GLARE IN THE WINDSHIELD WHICH MAKES DRIVING HAZARDOUS AS DIFFICULT TO SEE THROUGH THE WINDSHIELD WHILE DRIVING. OUR 2007 LEXUS LS460 HAS ONLY 23,000 MILES ON IT AS IT HAS BEEN GARAGED MOST OF THE TIME WE HAVE OWNED IT. LEXUS WILL NOT PROCESS A RECALL TO COVER THIS ISSUE. LEGALLY THEY HAVE A 'DUTY OF CARE' WITH THE MANUFACTURING OF THIS VEHICLE WHICH THEY ARE REFUSING TO MEET.

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Air BagsToo few reports for a range145,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10630630 · 32,000 mi

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FOR MONTHS. STAYED ON AND BROUGHT TO DEALER ON JULY 16, 2014. CITED LEXUS SERVICE BULLETIN# 282827 DATED 1/13/2010 AND NHTSA ACTION# 100335557. REPAIR COMPLETED 9/2/2014. LEXUS REFUSED TO COVER FULL COST TO REPAIR, ONLY PAID FOR THE PARTS. I HAD TO PAY LABOR CHARGE OF $1,453.50. I PURCHASED THIS 2007 LS460 BRAND NEW ON 10/02/2007. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE IT INVOLVES AIRBAGS. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON, THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED AND THE VEHICLE SAFETY IS COMPROMISED. I ALSO BELIEV…

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ODI 11385704 · 145,000 mi

A WARNING LIGHT INDICATED URGENT - TAKE YOUR VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALER - WE TOOK IT TO THE TOYOTA DEALER - SAID AIRBAG PROBLEM) CHARGED US $175. AND SAID IT HAD TO GO TO THE LEXUS DEALER SO WE TOOK IT TO SANTA BARBARA 75 MILES AWAY - THEY CHARGED ANOTHER $75. TO SAY REPAIR BILL FOR AIR BAG WAS OVER $7,000. (OUR LEXUS 460 HAS ONLY 145,000 MILES ON IT).

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ODI 11398651 · 170,000 mi

OCT. 29, 2019 MID-MORNING VEHICLE WAS SOUTHBOUND ON US HWY. 2 IN NORTH HERO, VT. VEHICLE CROSSED THE NORTHBOUND LANE AND CRASHED IN A GRASSY FIELD: CAME TO REST UPSIDE DOWN, RIGHT FRONT WHEEL TORN LOOSE FROM THE AXLE. AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. INJURED DRIVER WAS IN EMERGENCY ROOM 3 TIMES, HOSPITALIZED IN ICU FOR TWO PERIODS, NUMEROUS PROCEDURES, FOLLOW-UP CRANIOTOMY IN 2020, ANTI SEIZURE MEDICATIONS. POLICE REPORT, EMS REPORT, AND INSURANCE ADJUSTER INSPECTION COULD BE MADE AVAILABLE.

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Electrical SystemToo few reports for a range61,152 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)Too few reports for a range74,652 mi4 (sparse)
ODI 10308896 · 35,000 mi

VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL FAILS RECURRENTLY. TO DEALER TWICE WITH ONLY TEMPORARY RESOLUTION. *TR

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ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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EngineToo few reports for a range98,181 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10504935 · 40,000 mi

INTERMITTENTLY HESITATION OF POWER WHEN STEPPING ON THE GAS AFTER EVERY OIL CHANGE WHICH WILL RESOLVE ITSELF AFTER DRIVING FEW HUNDRED MILES. THIS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. *TR

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ODI 10619483 · 98,181 mi

I'M GETTING A LOSS OF POWER ON ACCELERATION.. HAPPENS OF AND ON EVERY OTHER DAY.... I READ ALOT ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE, BUT LEXUS HAS NO REAL FIX FOR IT... I HAVE ALL TYHE RECALL THE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTINUES... *TR

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ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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Fuel/Propulsion SystemToo few reports for a range164,500 mi2 (sparse)
ODI 11300787 · 158,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. THE CONTACT STATED A STRONG ODOR OF FUEL EMITTED THROUGH THE VEHICLE VENT INTO THE CABIN. THE CONTACT BECAME AWARE OF THE ODOR WHEN ATTEMPTED TO DRIVE OR WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN IDLE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER OR AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR A DIAGNOSTIC TESTING. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALERSHIP WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO NHTSA. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 158,000.*LN*JB

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ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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SteeringToo few reports for a range123,000 mi3 (sparse)
ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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ODI 10936334 · 133,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS460. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, THE VEHICLE LOST STEERING POWER WHILE TURNING. THE STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE VEHICLE WAS COASTED TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD, TURNED OFF, AND RESTARTED. THE FAILURE RECURRED SEVERAL TIMES. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 133,000. UPDATED 03/02/17*LJ *CN

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ODI 11306714 · 123,000 mi

AS IDRIVEMY CAR THE CARS DRIFTS A LITTLE TO EACH SIDE AS IT DRIFTS TO EITHER SIDE THE STEERING WHEEL GETS COMPLETELY STUCK K ON ME AND I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE . I WOULD THEN HAVE TO JERKY WHEEL WITH FORCE CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND FIND ANOTHER WAY HOME BECAUSE IT'S TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN IT WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD AND SELF . AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR . VERY DANGEROUS ! EXTREMELY UPSET !

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Complaint and recall timeline

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

2 reports2024-112026-10

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
MonthComplaintsCampaigns announcedExamples
2024-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2024-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-041None
ODI 11653197

This car has a melty / sticky peeling interior defect issue. I bought my 2007 LS 460L in October 2019. I had my daughter a year later. As she grew and rode in the vehicle she started scrapping and consuming the door panel. I did not know the interior could be consumed, as I did not think about eating the interior pieces. Kids think differently. My family is at health risk from this consumable interior. I'm trying to get Pines Lexus to fix this issue but they say too much time has passed and I have to pay for this myself. I purchased the vehicle…

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2025-051None
ODI 11658221

Brake actuator along with various other messages displayed

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2025-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-102None
ODI 11692350

My vehicle brake, ABS, lights are on the dashboard, Lexus has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the brake actuator being faulty causing internal damage to the ABS, junction box this is a $5000 repair, upon my research I find that service bulletin were issued years ago about this from Lexus and they reimbursed or repaired these issues during a good will campagne they initiated, was advised by a Lexus member of corporate that the letter came out for my vehicle but I was not the owner at the time, they are now saying its expired and nothin…

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ODI 11695384 · 157,000 mi

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved; however, the contact was informed that the failure was related to the knock sensors. The contact related the failure to TSB: L-SB-0122-17, which the contact stated was to be performed after the completion of NHTSA Campaign Number: 10V309000 (Engine and Engine Cooling) to prevent the engine hesitation while driving. T…

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2025-110None

No examples available for this selection.

2025-120None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-010None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-020None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-030None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-041None
ODI 11731705

During major collision/ ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS did NOT deploy..

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2026-050None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-060None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-070None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-080None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-090None

No examples available for this selection.

2026-10 (partial)0None

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.

Age 0Age 1Age 21 reports

2021: 0 complaints · 2023: 1 complaints

Equal observation windows
Model yearThrough age 0Through age 1Through age 2
2021000
2023001
Date coverage across each selected cohort
Date basis for all complaints in selected model years
YearIncident dates usedFiling date fallbacksExcluded dates
2021500
2023100

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
ComponentService BrakesUnknown Or OtherAir BagsElectrical SystemElectronic Stability Control (Esc)EngineFuel/Propulsion SystemSteering
Service Brakes—00
3
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11288365 · 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FOUND IT HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPR…

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3
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11307011 · 135,000 mi

THE ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEEMED FAULTY IN SEVERAL TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES. INSTEAD OF THE A RECALL BEING ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ANYONE WHO TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP. HOWEVER WITH OUT A RECALL MOST PEOPLE WHO WERE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT AWARE TO HAVE THE PART CHECKED AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, A VERY EXPENSIVE PART THAT SHOULD NOT NORMALLY FAIL AND WITH OUT A RECALL OR A LETTER FROM LEXUS/TOYOTA A LOT OF PEOPLE WAS PUT AT A DISADVANTAGE WITH BEING ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFO…

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000
Unknown Or Other0—000000
Air Bags00—
1
ODI 11244593

AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE CAR IS RUNNING THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE SPEAKERS HAVE NO SOUNDS COMING THROUGH THEM AND THE REAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN THE BACK SEAT AS NO POWER AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES I REPLACED THE FUSE FOR THE SPEAKER BUT IT BLOW OUT AS SOON AS I PUT THE NEW ONE IN

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0000
Electrical System
3
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11288365 · 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FOUND IT HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPR…

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0
1
ODI 11244593

AIR BAG LIGHT STAY ON ONCE CAR IS RUNNING THERE SEEMS TO BE A SHORTS IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THE SPEAKERS HAVE NO SOUNDS COMING THROUGH THEM AND THE REAR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL IN THE BACK SEAT AS NO POWER AND THE HEAD LIGHTS ON THE DRIVER SIDE GO OFF AND ON AT TIMES I REPLACED THE FUSE FOR THE SPEAKER BUT IT BLOW OUT AS SOON AS I PUT THE NEW ONE IN

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2
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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00
1
ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
3
ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11307011 · 135,000 mi

THE ABS ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN DEEMED FAULTY IN SEVERAL TOYOTA/LEXUS VEHICLES. INSTEAD OF THE A RECALL BEING ISSUED A WARRANTY ENHANCEMENT WAS PUT IN PLACE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE FOR ANYONE WHO TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP. HOWEVER WITH OUT A RECALL MOST PEOPLE WHO WERE OWNERS OF THESE VEHICLES WAS NOT AWARE TO HAVE THE PART CHECKED AND THIS IS A SAFETY ISSUE, A VERY EXPENSIVE PART THAT SHOULD NOT NORMALLY FAIL AND WITH OUT A RECALL OR A LETTER FROM LEXUS/TOYOTA A LOT OF PEOPLE WAS PUT AT A DISADVANTAGE WITH BEING ABLE TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE BEFO…

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ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11219286 · 100,000 mi

MY 2007 LS460 LEXUS WITH 100K MILES HAS A FAILED BRAKE ACTUATOR ASSEMBLY ASCERTAINED BY A LEXUS AND TOYOTA DEALER. THIS WAS A CONFRONTED PROBLEM BY TOYOTA FOR FAILURE OF THE O RINGS WITHIN THE ASSEMBLY. THE ACTUATOR ABRUPTLY WENT OUT WHILE ON THE HIGHWAY AT 70MPH CAUSING BRAKE FLUID TO NOT GO TO THE RIGHT CALIPERS. THERE IS A RECALL FOR 150 K MI OR 10 YEARS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST. HOWEVER. MY LEXUS WAS OUT OF WARRANTY IN MAY, 2018 AND THEY WILL NOT OFFER ANY HELP WHATSOEVER BECAUSE MY WARRANTY EXPIRED APROX. 1 YEAR AGO.

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ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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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.

7 patterns with matching reports.

Warning lights and dashboard alerts

8 mentions · 17.8% of complaints

Median mileage: 52,800 mi (7 usable records).

ODI 10630630 · 32,000 mi

INTERMITTENT AIR BAG WARNING LIGHT FOR MONTHS. STAYED ON AND BROUGHT TO DEALER ON JULY 16, 2014. CITED LEXUS SERVICE BULLETIN# 282827 DATED 1/13/2010 AND NHTSA ACTION# 100335557. REPAIR COMPLETED 9/2/2014. LEXUS REFUSED TO COVER FULL COST TO REPAIR, ONLY PAID FOR THE PARTS. I HAD TO PAY LABOR CHARGE OF $1,453.50. I PURCHASED THIS 2007 LS460 BRAND NEW ON 10/02/2007. I BELIEVE THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL CAMPAIGN SINCE IT INVOLVES AIRBAGS. WHEN THE WARNING LIGHT GOES ON, THE AIRBAGS ARE DISABLED AND THE VEHICLE SAFETY IS COMPROMISED. I ALSO BELIEV…

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ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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

Brake response concerns

3 mentions · 6.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 73,000 mi (3 usable records).

ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11254859 · 86,000 mi

AT RANDOM TIMES WHEN DRIVING OUR CAR, THE ABS, VSC AND BRAKE WARNING LIGHTS COME ON ON THE DASHBOARD. WHEN THIS HAPPENS THE ABS SYSTEM BECOMES INOPERATIVE, AND THE FRONT BRAKES CAN EASILY LOCK UP DURING MODERATELY HEAVY BRAKING. WE BELIEVE TOYOTA HAS PURPOSELY DESIGNED THE SYSTEM TO DISABLE THE ABS FUNCTIONALITY WHEN THERE IS A POSSIBLE PROBLEM DETECTED IN THE ABS ACCUMULATOR. THAT DOES NOT SEEM LIKE A GOOD IDEA. THE WARNING LIGHTS SOMETIMES GO OFF FOR A WHILE (A FEW DAYS SOMETIMES) AND THEN RETURN AT RANDOM TIMES AND DURING VARIOUS DRIVIN…

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ODI 11288365 · 73,000 mi

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS LS. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH, THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL AND FOUND IT HARDER TO DEPRESS THAN NORMAL. THE CONTACT HAD TO USE AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PRESSURE TO APPLY THE BRAKES AND THE VEHICLE HESITATED BEFORE COMING TO A STOP. IN ADDITION, SEVERAL UNKNOWN WARNING INDICATORS ILLUMINATED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND THERE WAS A CONTINUOUS BEEPING NOISE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER AND DEALER WERE NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURES. THE APPR…

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Matching rule\b(brake fail\w*|brakes fail\w*|brake pedal|braking distance|unintended braking|phantom braking)\b

Stalling or loss of power

3 mentions · 6.7% of complaints

Median mileage: 134,591 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10619483 · 98,181 mi

I'M GETTING A LOSS OF POWER ON ACCELERATION.. HAPPENS OF AND ON EVERY OTHER DAY.... I READ ALOT ABOUT THIS ISSUE ONLINE, BUT LEXUS HAS NO REAL FIX FOR IT... I HAVE ALL TYHE RECALL THE RELATED TO THIS ISSUE, BUT THE PROBLEMS CONTINUES... *TR

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ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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ODI 11478035

We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could easily have lost control from loss of braking and handling due to loss of power steering & power brakes. I was able to coast a few yards and immediately pull off into a small cut out on a corner and stop. I have no idea if the recall to fix the def…

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

Hard or delayed shifting

2 mentions · 4.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 86,152 mi (2 usable records).

ODI 10855531 · 49,303 mi

BRAKE MALFUNCTION ERROR WAS SHOWN ON THE SPEEDOMETER SCREEN WITH FIVE LIGHTS (ABS, VSC, BRAKE, TRACTION CONTROL LIGHT, AND WARNING LIGHT). THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME VERY SOFT AND THE VEHICLE CAME TO ABRUPT STOPS. ON OTHER OCCASIONS THE BRAKE PEDAL BECAME HARD AS A ROCK AND ALSO MADE THE VEHICLE COME TO A JERKING STOP. PULSATION AND NOISE WERE ALSO NOTED. DEALER ADVISED THAT THE BRAKE ACTUATOR PART (44050-50110) WAS THE CAUSE OF THE MALFUNCTION AND NOISE. LEXUS TECH AND ADVISOR NOTED THAT THIS IS A A VERY COMMON ISSUE ON THIS PARTICULAR MODEL - 200…

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ODI 11306714 · 123,000 mi

AS IDRIVEMY CAR THE CARS DRIFTS A LITTLE TO EACH SIDE AS IT DRIFTS TO EITHER SIDE THE STEERING WHEEL GETS COMPLETELY STUCK K ON ME AND I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO STEER THE VEHICLE . I WOULD THEN HAVE TO JERKY WHEEL WITH FORCE CAUSES THE WHOLE CAR TO JERK I HAD TO LEAVE MY CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND FIND ANOTHER WAY HOME BECAUSE IT'S TO DANGEROUS TO DRIVE IN IT WITH MY 2 YEAR OLD AND SELF . AS I WAS DRIVING ON A HIGHWAY GOING 60 MILES PER HOUR . VERY DANGEROUS ! EXTREMELY UPSET !

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Matching rule\b(hard shift\w*|rough shift\w*|delay\w* shift\w*|shift\w* hard|jerk\w*|lurch\w*)\b

Steering assistance concerns

2 mentions · 4.4% of complaints

Median mileage: 34,350 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 10925683 · 34,350 mi

WHILE DRIVING, THE NAVIGATION MONITOR SCREEN HAS GONE BLACK AND RESET 10 TO 15 TIMES. WHEN THIS HAPPENED, ON 2 TO 4 OCCASIONS, A RED "ELECTRIC POWER STEERING WARNING LIGHT" COMES ON FOR A FEW SECONDS AND THE STEERING HESITATES. THIS HAPPENED WHILE DRIVING ON I-5 AT 60+ MPH. IT DIDN'T HAPPEN AFTER I SLOWED DOWN TO LESS THAN 50 MPH.

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ODI 11478035

We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could easily have lost control from loss of braking and handling due to loss of power steering & power brakes. I was able to coast a few yards and immediately pull off into a small cut out on a corner and stop. I have no idea if the recall to fix the def…

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Matching rule\b(power steer\w*|steering assist\w*|steering lock\w*|steering wheel lock\w*)\b

Battery drain and no-start mentions

1 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: Unavailable (0 usable records).

ODI 11478035

We were driving to Fort Bragg, CA on Hwy 20 W of Willits, CA in the mountains out of cell service, and the car was surging like it was out of gas, would not respond to throttle input, then just died. This put us in danger because we were heading down a steep hill on a narrow 2 lane road, and could easily have lost control from loss of braking and handling due to loss of power steering & power brakes. I was able to coast a few yards and immediately pull off into a small cut out on a corner and stop. I have no idea if the recall to fix the def…

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Matching rule\b(parasitic drain|battery drain\w*|dead battery|won.t start|would not start|no.start)\b

Fuel smell or leak mentions

1 mentions · 2.2% of complaints

Median mileage: 171,000 mi (1 usable records).

ODI 11386326 · 171,000 mi

WHEN DRIVING WARNING LIGHTS CAME ON VSC(VEHICLE STABILITY CONTROL), TRACTION CONTROL, CHECK ENGINE; WARNING TEXT TO TAKE TO DEALER. THE CRUISE CONTROL DID NOT WORK AND THE PERFORMANCE OF THE MOTOR DECLINED, LOSS OF POWER AND EXCESSIVE ENGINE NOISE. WHEN STATIONARY UPON INSPECTION BOTH HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS THAT RESIDE IN THE REAR TOP OF THE VALVE COVERS SHOWED SIGNS OF LEAKING GASOLINE AND OIL. THE PASSENGER SIDE WAS SO BAD THAT THE CHANCE OF IGNITING WAS IMMINENT, AS IT LEAKED ONTO THE EXHAUST BELOW AND CAME IN CONTACT WITH AN O2 SENSOR DIR…

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Matching rule\b(fuel leak\w*|gas leak\w*|gas(?:oline)? smell|smell\w* (?:of )?(?:fuel|gas))\b