2008 Lexus LS460: ABS light or ABS activating

12 of the 79 complaints about the 2008 Lexus LS460 describe ABS light or ABS activating.

owner complaints: 12
of this car's complaints: 15%
typical mileage: 87,000
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 15 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

ABS light or ABS activating by model year

2013
1
2010
1
2009
4
2008
12
2007
16

What owners say

Filed Mar 27, 2023 · Brakes · 69,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2008 Lexus LS460. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH and depressing the brake pedal, the message "VSC Brake Malfunction. ABS Needs Services. Contact Dealer" was displayed. The contact was able to drive to the residence. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed that the actuator needed to be replaced. The part was replaced; however, the failure recurred. An unknown dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the vehicle was not under warranty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact that the extended warranty coverage for the failure had expired. The failure mileage was 69,000.

Filed May 19, 2019 · Brakes · 128,000 miles · FL

The ABS/brake/vsc/ light came on, making beeping noise and hard to brake

Filed Jan 14, 2019 · Brakes · 116,000 miles · FL

I was parked with the engine running for approximately 18 minutes when suddenly, I heard a beeping sound in the car it would not stop!!! I turned my engine off in hope to reset whatever it was but as soon as me foot touched the brake the beeping resumed. It was raining and I had not clue of what it was. At this point, all of the brake light on my dash came on . I went out of the car popped the hood and didn't immediately recognize anything. I then went back in the car and with the beeping still in my ear, decided to head home. That's when I noticed I could not stop my car !!! The brake was stiff and I literally had to force my car to stop by applying as much pressure as physically possible to my brake pedal. I took the car to my mechanic and after diagnostics he stated it's the ABS pump and brake actuator.

Filed Jan 12, 2019 · Brakes · 36,340 miles · CA

I have 2008 lexus ls 460 which has mileage of 36,345. I had a sudden failure of brake system and warning light said "bring the car to the dealer" they found ABS actuator failure. Lexus issued "warranty enhancement" about this problem in 2017. But they would not cover my car because the warranty enhancement expired 5 months ago in spite of my car's low mileage. I think the federal safety agency should recommend "recall" to lexus because serious safety concern of this problem. Apparently many of the owners of this vehicle have had this problems but had a lot of problems with the dealership to fix it. I would appreciate very much if you would consider seriously and help consumers. Thank you (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Oct 5, 2018 · Brakes · 15 miles · IN

Abs brake light warning came on then brakes failed soon after.

Filed Dec 3, 2016 · Brakes · 86,000 miles · AL

While braking gradually, with the brake pedal in a steady position, the car lurches/pulses, the tires makes loud skidding sound then the car comes to a hard stop as though it has slammed into something. This has happened on multiple occasions at low speeds, where it feels like im pressing the brake and letting go, and pressing again, but in reality, the brakes are being pressed at a constant pressure. This is different than the ABS feeling, as the brake pedal does not travel beneath my foot, and the release and grabbing of the brakes seem very slow. It happen the first time with about 50,000 miles, going about 25-30 MPH. Then with 86,000, going about 5-7 MPH.

Filed Jul 26, 2016 · Brakes · 80,000 miles · AL

While driving at highway speeds (70 MPH) I encountered illumination of brake/ABS warning lights on the dash advising me that the safety brake/ABS/traction features on my car are non operational. Upon pulling over, I read a message displayed on the dash alerting me to take my car to the nearest lexus dealer. Upon arrival at the lexus dealership, I was advised by the service advisor that this is a common problem on this model and more likely then not the faulty brake actuator will need to be replaced. This was confirmed the following business day when I received a call from the service advisor confirming that the brake actuator has failed. Upon questioning the advisor of the cause, he once again acknowledged that this is a common problem and that lexus has issued an updated part as a replacement. It concerns me that lexus has not performed a voluntary recall on said brake actuator since this is a critical safety device and they (lexus) acknowledge that there is defect to the original part by providing an "improved" brake actuator assembly. Furthermore, by performing a simple internet search I encountered numerous topics about identical issues as mine on the model/year (2007-2010 lexus ls460). I would like to duly request that ntsb performs an inquiry with lexus regarding brake actuator issues stated above.

Filed May 5, 2016 · Brakes · 114,830 miles · CA

When driving on a highway, warning lights "check ABS" "check vsc system" "check brake system" "brake malfunction" "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact a dealer" suddenly came on and a 5 other lights also came up. It was scary me so much. I had to pull over and stop. After checking to sure the brake still function, I slowly drive home with the emergency light on. Came home, I did a little research on the internet, and it turned out this is a known and very common problem for this car, and lexus continue to deny the problem, and failed to recall to fix the problem. It's brake actuator that failed around 114,830 miles. I really don't know what to do now other than to take the car to the dealer this saturday.

Filed Aug 21, 2015 · Brakes · 130,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 lexus ls460. While driving approximately 30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and there was an excessive delayed response. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the ABS actuator would need to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 130,000.

Filed Apr 7, 2015 · Brakes · 40,263 miles · TX

While braking gradually to a stoplight, with the brake pedal in a steady position, the car lurches/pulses to a stop. This has happened on multiple occasions at low speeds, where it feels like the driver is pressing the brake and letting go, and pressing again, but in reality, the brakes are being pressed at a constant pressure. The car takes longer to brake than the driver intends, since the brakes slowly pulse. This is different than the ABS feeling, as the brake pedal does not travel beneath the driver's foot, and the release and grabbing of the brakes seem very slow.

Filed Mar 31, 2015 · Brakes · 105,000 miles · TX

Filed Feb 28, 2015 · Brakes · 87,000 miles · TX

I noticed that when I push the brakes I hear clicking noise and brakes acts heavily. I did a research on this issue and I found many complaints from lexus owners. Some owners were lucky to have lexus dealer replace the ABS actuator for them and other not. Lexus dealers told some ls460 owners that they changed the vendor of the ABS actuator due a malfunction error. Currently I'm concerned to drive the car on the highway as a fear to loose braking power. I tried to contact lexus but they don't care. Please help [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).