The 2010 Lexus Ls460 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 426,309 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10,…
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
STEERING10V2180002010-05-213,800 affected
Defect
TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 AND 2010 LEXUS LS460 AND LS600 VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 20, 2009 THROUGH MAY 13, 2010. A PROGRAMMING CHANGE OF THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FOR THE VARIABLE GEAR RATIO STEERING (VGRS) SYSTEM CAN CAUSE IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC…
Consequence
IMPROPER ACTIVATION OF THE STEERING SYSTEM PROTECTION LOGIC CAN CAUSE THE STEERING WHEEL TO BECOME OFF-CENTERED UP TO 90 DEGREES. THIS MAY OCCUR AFTER THE DRIVER HAS FULLY TURNED THE STEERING WHEEL IN ONE DIRECTION THEN QUICKLY ATTEMPTS TO TURN IT BACK TO THE CENTER POSITION. SHOULD THIS OCCUR WHILE DRIVING, THE…
Remedy
TOYOTA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND LEXUS DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING CONTROL ECU FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TOYOTA AT 1-800-331-4331.
Complaints by component
SERVICE BRAKES
5
1crashes3injuries
STEERING
3
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
2
1crashes2injuries
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
2
2crashes
AIR BAGS
1
1crashes3injuries
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
1
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes2injuries
Total complaints19
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“The contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, the brake pedal was depressed and extended to the floorboard. The contact stated that the abs, brake, and traction control warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local mechanic who…”
“The contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 mph, the warning message 'have your dealer check the vgrs system" was illuminated. The contact stated that he also noticed that the steering wheel was no longer centered. The contact was able to continue to drive…”
“Tl* the contact owns a 2010 lexus ls460. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, a brake failure warning message appeared on the instrument panel. The contact stated that several unknown warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to wilkie lexus (568 lancaster ave,…”
“2010 lexus ls 460. Consumer writes in regards to dealer refusing to perform brake actuator/pump defect safety recall. *ld the consumer stated she was not made aware of the safety recall. The safety recall had expired. The manufacturer was notified and did not offer any assistance. *js”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2010 lexus ls460. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to skid on the freeway. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a side embankment, bounced back onto the freeway, turned 360 degrees, and crashed…”
“Tl* the contact owned a 2010 lexus ls460. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to skid on the freeway. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the vehicle crashed into a side embankment, bounced back onto the freeway, turned 360 degrees, and crashed…”
“I am experiencing an anti lock brakes actuator failure. Upon starting the vehicle it gives the warning "stop the vehicle and contact a dealer". I have did this and found that this is an issue that toyota/lexus is aware of as they have issued a service bulletin about it and offered an extended…”
“Inside door elbow rest is very sticky in hot days and get dirty very easy. I will be waiting for a response. Thank you”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2010 Lexus Ls460 as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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