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2013 Lexus Ls460 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2013 Lexus Ls460 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 1,830,752 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01…

Complaints by component

SERVICE BRAKES
7
2crashes
CHILD SEAT
1
ENGINE
1
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
1
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING
1
POWER TRAIN
1
SEAT BELTS
1
STEERING
1
1crashes
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1
1crashes
Total complaints16

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“My 2013 lexus ls460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (c1391 - leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code c1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 mph…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2021-11-18

“My 2013 lexus ls460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (c1391 - leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code c1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 mph…”

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: AUTOMATIC EMERGENCY BRAKING · reported 2021-11-18

“I am having issues with my brake actuator and abs system. Lexus had a warranty campaign for this issue with the prior generation 07 to 10 lexus ls460 yet this issue persists with 2013 ls460 .they are aware of this problem my car had almost no braking ability and it is unsafe to drive to add insult…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-11-23

“Brake pedal on vehicle requires significant force to trigger brake lamps to turn on. In many instances, the vehicle can come to a complete stop before the brake lamps are triggered. Consumer has resolved the issue and would like to withdrawal the complaint.”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2019-11-01

“This is a whistleblowing complaint against toyota motor corporation so please re-direct my communications as appropriate. After I pointed out to lexus corporate in writing their car seat installation instructions in the owners manual for the ls460 was incorrect they acknowledged it was incorrect…”

SEAT BELTS · reported 2018-08-01

“This is a whistleblowing complaint against toyota motor corporation so please re-direct my communications as appropriate. After I pointed out to lexus corporate in writing their car seat installation instructions in the owners manual for the ls460 was incorrect they acknowledged it was incorrect…”

CHILD SEAT · reported 2018-08-01

“2013 lexus ls460. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure which resulted in an accident. *ld the consumer stated upon attempting to park, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was put in neutral then…”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2018-01-20

“While coming to stop, car suddenly and violently accelerated. Hard braking held the car and only placing car in park stopped the acceleration,”

SERVICE BRAKES · reported 2017-03-24
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2013 Lexus Ls460 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.