2007 Lexus LS460 brakes problems

Filed Mar 17, 2022 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving approximately 60 MPH, the Traction Control, brakes, ABS, and vehicle stability control warning lights were illuminated. A message also informed the driver to “Pull Over Immediately and Contact the Dealer”. The contact was informed that the brake actuator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Brakes · 111,000 miles · MD

The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, an abnormal tapping noise would emit from the brakes. As the failure persisted, the vehicle would drift upon depression of the brake pedal as "the pull over immediately, contact your local dealer," warning message and the ABS warning light appeared on the instrument panel. The contact took the vehicle back to the independent mechanic where he purchased the vehicle but was offered no assistance. The contact then took the vehicle to a dealer where he was informed that the brake pads and rotors were aftermarket parts that caused the failure and needed to be replaced. The contact declined to have the vehicle repaired; however, as the failure worsened, the contact had the vehicle towed back to the dealer where they diagnosed the vehicle with a defective lower control arm as well as the failure with the brake pads and rotors. The contact declined the repair again and had the vehicle towed to his sister's home. The manufacturer had yet to be notified of the failure. The vehicle had yet to be repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 111,000.

Filed Jun 25, 2019 · Brakes · 173,000 miles · MN

Experiencing both the dreaded brake actuator assembly issue as well as the very common mark levinson amplifier issue, on model # 0w480. Was in conversation with lexus customer satisfaction and they are completely unwilling to step in and do the right thing in assisting me with either, or both, problems. I've owned this vehicle for all of 2 months, and although I understand that I bought it used, as-is with higher mileage, I think that since there was a recent warranty enhancement program issued by lexus on the brake actuator assembly, and also that the failed amplifier is a very, very well-known issue, where the amplifier all of a sudden one day cuts out and all sound is replaced by an incessant chirping noise that's only stopped by pulling the wiring harness on the amp or a fuse, that lexus should do the right thing by its loyal customers and replace free of charge. But they will not, because exactly like every other company in the entire world, they simply do not care about the customer or their experience. Sorry, but this is the only way I am able to view my experience.

Filed Apr 29, 2019 · Brakes · NC

Having problems with the brakes. When I press the bridal all the way down. There is a creeping noise coming from the brakes. Have seen numerous complaints of the same issue on lexus vehicles. Many states it's the brake aculator.

Filed Jan 16, 2019 · Brakes · 150,662 miles · GA

The brake pedal is hard when starting the car, brake pedal pulsates when stopping, brake pedal stiffens when stopping, a clicking sound under the hood, the following lights are lit: master warning light (red), brake warning light (red), ABS (yellow), trac (yellow), vsc and the warning to pull the car over to a safe location and take to a dealer. The sevice department said the brake acuator needs replacing. Lexus USA should have done a recall on the brake acuator but instead did a warranty enhancement which ended 12-31-2017 (with unlimited miles) and a secondary coverage of 10 years from first day of use or 150,000 miles whicever comes first. If I had driven my car more than I did with the mileage going to 150,662 miles prior to 12/31/2017, I know the brake acuator problem would have hapened at that time (as it came on at 150,662 miles ) and lexus would have replaced the faulty brake acuator. I am being penalized because I did not drive the car enough within a specific period of time so they will not cover the repair. Lexus USA knew the brake acuator was faulty even in 2009. This is a safety issue which lexus should be held fully responsible to repair on my 2007 lexus ls 460.

Filed Nov 26, 2018 · Brakes · NC

Takata recall this vehicle has a manufacturers warranty on the ABS sensor and this part needs to be recalled. This ABS sensor does not allow the car to stop in a safe quick manner. You have to press the brake really hard to get the vehicle to stop. At the dealership they said this is a safety issue so this should be recalled. It is not a cosmetic issue which the manufacturer is saying. That put it as a manufacturers warranty with an expiration date to get out of paying for tons and tons of vehicles with this safety issue. Please recall this part on these vehicles. It is very unsafe to drive and many people have this issue.

Filed Oct 8, 2018 · Brakes, Fuel system · 128,000 miles · TN

Abs actuator and or brake accumulator defective. Recall needs to be extended for remaining vehicles to be safe. This vehicle as never taken in for the recall. After purchase and driving the vehicle for approx. 4 hours all brake malfunction lights and warnings came on. Warnings indicate the vehicle is unsafe to operate. I appreciate any feed back on this problem and thank you in advance. [xxx] concerned driver. There is an open recall for the fuel line for this vehicle as well. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Sep 10, 2018 · Brakes · CA

Brake caliber safety issue shouldn't have been a factory recall. I'm not happy whatsoever to have to pay out-of-pocket for something that lexus knows about

Filed Aug 1, 2018 · Brakes · 84,000 miles · NY

Brake system failure code 1391 indicating the brake accumulator and/or actuator, when applying brake front end shimmys to a point where control of car can be lost. Lexus extended recall to 12/17 however the problem is a definite safety issue and there are many complaints on line about this problem. The problem in most cases can arise at 80,000-up miles and cost is prohibitive at about $3500, this should have been a safety recall since there is so much documentation about this problem. I contacted lexus and they had no answer but to say the extended warranty is expired.

Filed Jul 24, 2018 · Brakes · 116,000 miles · NV

Brake malfunction warning lights on related to defective brake actuator while driving.