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2013 Lexus LS460Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 16 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 30, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 28, 2026

Complaints
16
Crashes
4
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
304
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 16 complaints, 4 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Top reported problems

1

noise from the front dome light glasses holder

1 complaints • Severity 4/10

$X,XXX
2

small holes in window tint from seat belt

1 complaints • Severity 10/10

$X,XXX

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

7 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 18K miles.

!Inspect the Child SeatMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

8
0–30K
2
30–60K
60–90K
1
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (8 reports) • Median: 18K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (7 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes7 (44%)
Child Seat1 (6%)
Engine1 (6%)
Equipment Adaptive/mobility1 (6%)
Forward Collision Avoidance: Automatic Emergency Braking1 (6%)
Drivetrain1 (6%)
Seat Belts1 (6%)
Steering1 (6%)

2013 Lexus LS460: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 44% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus LS460, with 7 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 18K-mile mark.

Child Seat Issues

Child Seat complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus LS460, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to child seat-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus LS460, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Equipment Adaptive/mobility Issues

Equipment Adaptive/mobility complaints account for 6% of all reports filed for the 2013 Lexus LS460, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to equipment adaptive/mobility-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

5
15
1
16
1
18
3
19
3
20
3
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2013 Lexus LS460. Recent trend: stable.

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Recall History (1 recall)

20V012000May 2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

The full report rates each recall's severity and gives you scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.

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2013 Lexus LS460 NHTSA Safety Ratings

Overall

Not rated

Frontal crash

Not rated

Side crash

Not rated

Rollover

Not rated

From NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings). Where NHTSA tested more than one version of this vehicle, the lowest rating is shown.

The worst model year for the Lexus LS460 is the 2007 — worth knowing if you're cross-shopping years. The biggest problem area is brakes.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 16 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 30, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 28, 2026; safety ratings from NHTSA's 5-Star program.

Other Lexus LS460 Model Years

201520142013201220112010200920082007
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2013 Lexus LS460: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2013 Lexus LS460?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2013 Lexus LS460 is related to the brakes, with 7 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2013 Lexus LS460 reliable?
The 2013 Lexus LS460 has 16 complaints, 4 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2013 Lexus LS460 problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2013 Lexus LS460 have any recalls?
Yes, the 2013 Lexus LS460 has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus LS460 problems start?
Based on 11 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 18,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
When was the 2013 Lexus LS460 data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 30, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 28, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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