All brake lights on dash board are lit and I'm advise to stop driving car and call dealer. A tech friend of mine checked the system and it has fault code, c1391, which is a defective brake accumulator/actuator
The worst 2009 Lexus LS460L problems
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- Brakes1
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Recalls 2
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to September 10, 2010. Due to anti-corrosion plating remnants, fuel may leak from where the fuel pressure sensor is attached to the fuel delivery pipe.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will clean and reseal the fuel pressure sensor mounting area, free of charge. The recall began March 3, 2015. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 14V647000 · Recall details
Steering: electric power assist system
- What is wrong
- Toyota is recalling certain model year 2009 and 2010 lexus ls460 and ls600 vehicles manufactured from august 20, 2009 through may 13, 2010. A programming change of the steering control ecu for the variable gear ratio steering (vgrs) system can cause improper activation of the steering system protection logic designed to protect the system when larger than normal steering inputs are applied at a fully turned position.
- Risk
- Improper activation of the steering system protection logic can cause the steering wheel to become off-centered up to 90 degrees. This may occur after the driver has fully turned the steering wheel in one direction then quickly attempts to turn it back to the center position. Should this occur while driving, the risk of a crash is increased.
- Remedy
- Toyota will notify owners and lexus dealers will replace the steering control ecu free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact toyota at 1‑800‑331‑4331.
Recall number 10V218000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Lexus LS460L 8
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Spots in Window Glass
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- Lexus: techstream ECU flash reprogramming procedure. flash reprogramming allows the ECU software to be...
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Is the 2009 Lexus LS460L reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2009 Lexus LS460L, fewer than a typical LS460L model year.
What is the 2009 Lexus LS460L year score?
The 2009 Lexus LS460L scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus LS460L: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Lexus LS460L?
Brakes, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2009 Lexus LS460L have?
2 recalls, covering fuel system, gasoline and steering.
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