2007 Lexus LS460: ABS light or ABS activating

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 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 Jul 19, 2018 · Brakes, Driver assistance · 109,000 miles · AZ

I was driving home at 25mph (without my child) approaching an intersection, when the car in front of me makes a last minute lane change to turn at the intersection, I go to break and it doesn't break, the pedal reacts hard where it's always a soft compression, the dash lights up flashing the message "break malfunction" "check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact deal immediately". I coast down the road and upon breaking again the whole car shakes making steering and especially turning very difficult. I take it 5mph the rest of the way and once home and parked, I try to restart the vehicle. When depressing the brake to activate the electric start, the break kicked back and the car would not start. I had the vehicle towed to the dealer it was purchased from. The dealer did confirm it was the break actuator assembly (l-sb-0178-09) that had been issued a special warranty (policy bulletin 16-01) with a 10 year term from purchase date. Unfortunately the issue had not been taken care of with the original owner and then became a problem 8 months after I made the purchase... Which is now out of the special warranty term. I am currently working to resolve the issue and hope lexus will help cover the $2600 repair. More importantly I am hoping it becomes a recall because of the safety issue. I can't imagine what would of happened if I was on the freeway.

Filed Apr 25, 2018 · Brakes · 100,000 miles · FL

I was driving the car and all the lights on my dash illuminated ' check ABS, check vsc, check brake system, not to drive vehicle due to system failure, contact dealer immediately. I was told it was the actuator. I just reached 100,000 miles.

Filed Mar 12, 2018 · Brakes, Wheels · 122,659 miles · CA

Brake lights, ABS lights , vsv light on and no brake control.

Filed Aug 29, 2017 · MD

Brake actutor gone bad. Clicking and poping. Dashboard ABS, brake, lights up. Safety problems.

Filed May 17, 2017 · Body, Brakes · GA

I have four doors panel problem , it's melted and by touching u can take some pieces out of the door. And ABS problem for the second time , need to change ABS control module / hydraulic control unit (hcu) I for the ABS only cost 3000$ and for the doors panels around 6000$

Filed Sep 3, 2016 · Brakes, Electrical · 121,000 miles · IL

I noticed clicking sounds from the rear of the car while in motion, within days a number of warning light appeared on the dash stating: check ABS vsc brake system.. Stop the car in a safe place and contact a dealer. The clicking has increased dramatically. A mechanic stated it is the brake actuator assembly.

Filed Apr 10, 2016 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · IL

Brake malfunction lights come on and off vsc malfunction and possible ABS malfunction. I have the brakes checked out and they cannot locate the problem. Brjae malfunction warning lights come on when the vehicle is in motion.