2013 Lexus LS460 recalls and problems

The 2013 Lexus LS460 has 1 safety recall and 9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
9
Crashes / fires
2 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2013 Lexus LS460 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2013 Lexus LS460 recalls

Recall 20V-012: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

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

Fix: 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 for Lexus vehicles.

2013 Lexus LS460 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Service Brakes7
Vehicle Speed Control1
Steering1
Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Structure1
Seat Belts1
Child Seat1
Engine1
Power Train1
Forward Collision Avoidance1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1
  • Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 21,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2013 Lexus LS460 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Service Brakes · reported Dec 19, 2021
My 2013 Lexus LS460 with ~50,000mi had its brake actuator failed (C1391 - Leak in the accumulator). A month prior to code C1391 being triggered, the vehicle experienced inconsistent braking pressure with severe brake pedal modulation required to stop the vehicle. Traveling at speeds under 30 MPH the vehicle would intermittently hesitate to stop. Moreover, a squawk noise was present when depressing the brake pedal. Code C1391 was triggered on 11/18/2021. Upon contacting Lexus dealers and national customer service (Guest incident #211121-000001) to repair the part under warranty, Lexus denied…
Service Brakes · reported Dec 19, 2021
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 · at 9,314 miles · reported Aug 11, 2020
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 · at 92,000 miles · reported Nov 23, 2019
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 to injury the so called fix cost $8000. Other lexus ls460 owners have complained about this problem and have expressed their concerns in the lexus forums and blogs these complaints are in the thousands.
Service Brakes · reported May 16, 2018
2013 lexus ls460. Consumer writes in regards to brake failure which resulted in an accident. The consumer stated upon attempting to park, the brake pedal was released and the vehicle suddenly lunged forward. Applying the brakes did not stop the vehicle. The vehicle was put in neutral then reverse. The airbags did not deploy. The vehicle crashed into a wall. The manufacturer was notified and had the vehicle inspected. The inspection stated the accelerator was pedal was fully depressed prior to the impact. The manufacturer did not offer any assistance.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2013 Lexus LS460: 20V-012 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus LS460?

Owners report service brakes problems most often (7 reports), followed by vehicle speed control (1). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 21,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.