2007-2012 Lexus LS460 | What You Should Know Before Buying 

*LS430 TIMING BELT INTERVAL IS EVERY 90,000 MILES OR EVERY 108 MONTHS. Just wanted to correct that from the video* *Also please look at this link, if you are going to buy this car, get a warranty* www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-4th-gen-2007-2017/909613-brake-actuator-repair-cost-why-pay-3000-a.html Original review of my LS: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-993XGumGSRA.html Hope this guide was useful to anyone in the market for this generation LS. Let me know down below if you are and if you have any questions, I will try to answer them. Car reviews should be returning soon, if you would like to know and see which vehicles I will be working on, consider following me on Instagram @exhaustsports. Thank you

Late to game, got mine a year ago. Thank you so much, my 08 has 470k. Bought it to transport my wife to cancer treatments. Greatest investment EVER. Lost her, will never let this car go. Thank you for your knowledge and passion. Thank you thank you.

My 2011 LS is now riding smooth at 360K miles with no issues . Love the LS

Working at a Lexus dealer there’s a good amount of 460 drivers with well over 200k. One guy has a 2010 600hL with 353k. You can look at everything and say the car has 60k miles.

We bought an 07' LS460 last year with 92k. The original owner did a great job of having all Recalls and TSBs taken care of as well as maintaining the interior and exterior finishes. The only thing that my mechanic could find wrong with the car was that it was a little down on horsepower and throttle response. My mechanic cleaned the air intake system and the mass airflow meter for $80 and the engine now runs very strong with snappy throttle response. Other than that, we haven't had to repair anything, just oil and filter changes. Excellent car. Super comfortable seats and ride. Accelerates fast when you want it to.

I have an appointment today to test drive a 2010 base model LS, one owner corporate car with 100,000 miles and complete dealer service history and I found this video REALLY helpful. I appreciate your effort in putting this out. Thanks!

I've been watching your series about owning 2007 Lexus LS 460 and loving them. You have done a great service for buyers like me who are scared of costs of ownership of a used LS 460. Thank you ! You can put all these videos in a playlist so they are easier to find in one place.

I can confirm that the valve spring recall is redeemable anytime. Did mine on 7 years old pre-owned LS imported to Europe from US and local dealer did the job no questions asked.

Just purchased a 2012 LS 460 with 100,000 miles. Drives like a dream!

Great job. I drive a 07 L trim with 185k miles. I love it. Update. My car now has 208k miles on it. It still drives like a dream. Toyota makes great vehicles.

Great review! Thanks for posting. I'm at 220k miles and love my 2007 LS 460. Best car I've ever owned and the most reliable.

Just purchased a 2011 460 L, in the Granite color with 60k miles. Just wanted to give you a shoutout, as thanks to your videos on these cars, i was able to make a well informed purchase. Short story I'm loving this car, glad to be part of the LS crew now.

One of the best reviews I have seen. have been a German car owner and bought a 2007 LS and have not been disappointed.

Thanks for the video. As an owner of a 2007, I'd also mention the issue with sticky/cracking door panels. Some owners on the Club Lexus forum were able to get this fixed without charge, but I have not had the same luck.

Mark Levinson sound system is amazing, once you have it you can not go back to generic sound system in a vehicle....I had a 2010 LS460 with 135K miles that i took in routinely for standard oil changes at dealer and had no problems with the car and just traded in and got excellent trade value

you are very well spoken and unrushed. this felt like a good conversation great vid!

Review is ON POINT I’ve had control arms and water pump replaced on my 2007 LS460....both under warranty ... My brake actuator recently failed and since I love the car I’m getting it repaired although it’s pricey and isn’t covered under the extended enhancement warranty given by Lexus....I also had to have my trunk actuator replaced which wasn’t expensive at all....

I find myself going through phases with cars and watch your videos multiple times over the course of different years. I appreciate you making these as they are super helpful to refer back to. You’ve reviewed most cars I’ve ever watched to learn about as we like the same kinds. Would you ever have another 460?

So ready for my next ls460 after seeing your reviews on these road beasts

Thank you !!! The Lexus driver website was very helpful

I just discovered your channel and I love it!!! Keep up the great work!!!

Great vid man. Lots of useful information. I’m looking to upgrade from a ES to a LS in the future.

Just got a 2007 LS 460L and couldn't be happier, air suspension isn't too bad once you look into it, easy to upgrade to aftermarket air or use a controller to adjust ride height with data systems, even has the link adjustment where you can lower it on the factory air settings as well, and it's easy to convert over to a traditional four-loader system, I like the fact that I have the option to stay air or easily convert

Kevin, Thanks for making this video... very helpful as I'm looking at getting this generation of LS.

watching this a year later is crazy because your skills and video quality are so improved great work man love the content

I’m in the market for this year ls, great information. Thanks buddy

I have the 2008 with the ML sound system. Love it Smoothest driving car I have ever owned.

Brilliant video brother! That’s how you do a car buyers review! 10/10 peace and love from the Uk

Hey man appreciate your reviews. Very useful and non-robotic

Love you reviews!! Honest and simple 👌🏾👌🏾👌🏾

I got a 06 LS 430, it has 56K miles and run like brand new, really love it.

Great Video, I'm the owner of a 2007 LS460 with 280K and love it. last fall, I replaced lower and upper control arms, so far so good. Best car I've ever owned and the most reliable.

Review was spot on. When I got my 2009 460 with 131k miles all that needed to be done was the front control arms that were shot common problem got them fixed replaced them myself. But do beware the brake actuator brake booster and sometimes abs pump will go out on these, if you don’t have some sort of warranty or you bought a 460 that had these replaced recently be careful. Not saying it’s some hidden secrets but I’m currently saving 6k to replace the brake actuator and ABS pump as they both failed which was a given as my car is 14 years old with now 145k miles but I really did not expect them to fail at the same time Lexus looked at it for free as I do work there and confirmed the problem. I don’t to much mind as I have other cars but kinda bums me out Lexus doesn’t grant a extended warranty for a part they know fails yeah you could say it’s a part that will need to be replaced such as brakes but we have had 460s with 40k 50k miles come in for the same problem my car has. Lexus did have a warranty back in 2016-2017 but only for a year. All around good car literally nothing else is wrong with it like at all. Everything works inside and out the most comfortable Lexus I’ve ever sat in. It’s more comfortable than the new LS 500s yes I’m being serious I drive all types of Lexus 5 days a week.

A quick note, there were issues with squishy upper dashboard and upper front door and armrest materials. Many 2007-2009 had this replaced under warranties or paid hefty amounts to get their dashboards and front door cards replaced

I worked at a Lexus Dealership and the Ls was one of my favorite cars to drive. Those things 💩 and get. The quality of the interior is amazing. The wood trim is real wood. Not plastic. The auto parallel park system is pretty cool too

I own a 08 460 with rear entertainment (ML).61k miles with full Lexus SH..i also own a 2012 XJL Supersport with the VIP 650hp conversion.. awesome car for sure but when we switch to going out in our Lexus.. one word sums it up.. Blissful x We love our Lexus.. its like a poor mans Rolls Royce Phantom

I'm a new owner of a 2007 LS460L w 165K miles. It's my first highendcar and l've spent the first year ironing kinks-- lm out $12.5K. The quality of family road trips is unmatched! I want be able to boost 300+ miles too. I love your conversational, confident manner.

Great review for me. I'm looking for an LS460 right now. I've looked at a couple, but now I feel like I've got more ammo to negotiate a better price. I'll let you know how I make out. Thanks for this!

I love the closed mouth look of the 2007 Lexus LS, it looks so classy.

Excellent review Mate!!! You have aided me in my decision on whether to o tain this vehicle or not!

Love your Commentary I have an EX 330 and I’m dying to upgrade to the LS 460

Current owner of an '07 RX 350. I want either An LS 430/460 or GS 430. It's really hard to find a V8 powered GS, though so I'll roll with the LS. Great video. You gave me a lot of insight on the 460.

I have owned Lexus since 1995, l sold my last 2012, it was the greatest of all of the ones that I owned. I now own a IS 250 AWD, twin turbo v6 built engine. Great car!

You have such a great channel. Keep it up.

Thank you for doing the videos on that LS460s because I'm in the market for one and I'm trying to get all the info I can and your videos are extremely helpful I want to get a 2013 but I might just go for a 11 or 12. But again thank you

Thinking about getting another Lexus...my 1st was a 1991 ES, now hopefully I will have enough to afford an 2012 LS in 2021!

That is my favorite car ever, anytime I see it I love it!

I'm shopping for a 2011 LS460 AWD, and appreciate your video

What a great review thank you so much man! SUBSCRIBED!

WHAT A FREAKING BEAUTIFUL & RELIABLE CAR... the Best of all Lexuses

I just bought a used 2007 with 123K miles, very clean just two owners, FL car, clean CARFAX no accident, and one owner was a dealer. I did what you said and signed up at Lexus to see the vehicle maintenance history, and it was manintenance with Lexus until 122K. I am so happy. I took it to my mechanic and he said only the wipers needed to be replaced, and oil change. He was impressed with the price I paid, and said it was ready to drive to California. Only other thing which is minor is the roof trim peel. I am thinking about taking it off and getting it painted. I might even do it myself. Bar none this is the best car I have ever owned and I bought several cars new. Great review dude!

The brake actuator issue may be related to H2O contamination of the brake fluid and corrosion within the actuator if the fluid is not flushed regularly. Brake fluid will attract H2O over time. Regular brake fluid flushes will minimize H2O within the fluid. Many owners and many mechanics ignore this maintenance.

The LS600hl is extremely reliable, there have been no reported problems with the CVT or the hybrid Powertrain seemingly, plus if you live in California the whole system is warrantied for 10 years and a hundred fifty thousand miles, I realize that some of them are already out of warranty but if you got like a 2011 or 12 you would have some warranty left presumably if it was under a hundred fifty thousand miles

Thank you so much about the service part. I’m looking at this LS right now and looks like the owner always took it at the local Lexus dealer for maintenance. You made helped my decision on purchasing the car. On my way to buy it now 👌🏽

I’ve had a LS400 LS430 and now I have an 11 LS460 and I like the 430 more than the 460 but the 460 is a beast, 380 HP AWD

I like your whole attitude it’s really good info too thanks

We've had a 2015 IS300h for about fours years, and have only had an issue with a spark plug. and the 12v battery which we had to replace during the first covid lockdown, I did that myself. To be fair, it's only done 30,000 miles, so I wouldn't expect any other problems. We have a service contract with our local Toyota/Lexus dealer, which guarantees the hybrid battery for 10 years. I'm in the UK

I have a 2005 ls430. It has 130, 000 miles so far, and it runs almost as smooth as it did in 2005. A great car.

Excellent video. I am at the end of my 2001 430LS which was already stuffed with electronics. All of them still work except for the cruise control module that gave out a year ago. A fix would cost more than the car is worth to me. And so I am looking at getting another LS. Momentarily considered an A8 but as reliability is a BIG thing for me and I do not need super powers in my car, LS wins again. The air suspension on mine has been problem free, so I would actually recommend it. Breaks are fine, but unless you go for the high end rotors, they strain and wobble which is a pain. Other than that this is a superb car.

I may be wrong but I believe you can just change the bushings on the control arms. Not that difficult of a job and saves a ton of money. So if just the bushings are worn, check out going that route.

Thanks for the information! You hit on all the items that have to be dealt with on the LS. I have a 2011 with 127k miles. Love the car but need to give it up. I just got stung with replacing the brake pump actuator. It is an enclosed system that will leak overtime. I tried to get it done at an independent repair shop. It is a very complicated system and you must have a Lexus dealer change it. You must have a Lexus computer system to bleed the brakes in a sequence order. Approximate, 4k job at the dealer. I'm glad to know you mentioned the control arms were improved on the 2011 year. Essential it is getting expensive to repair with higher miles with age. Oh, the dealer will not allow you to bring an OME part that you purchase on line. I guess they don't want the liability. Cheers, thanks for the information.

I bought a 2007 Lexus LS460 with your youtube help.

Hey I love this car and seen ur videos a few times.im trying to get one but the ls 460 L..i just moved 2 north Carolina and its had 2 find this car that's good

I'm going to pick up a black 2009, with 46k miles, tomorrow! One owner, TX car. It is mint! This will be my 8th Lexus, and 5th LS. I've never had a 460. I've had 3 400s and 1 430. I love these cars!

Thanks for just GLAZING right over the control arm issue without explaining it AT ALL! Had I known any of the issues that these cars have I wouldn't be watching this video!

Couple of things to add - I had the 2007 Exec edition - the dash was sticky and melting, and I had to pay several hundred dollars to get it redone. Another early year issue was the braking click noise when shifting in reverse or backing up at slow speeds. I didn’t have this car long, but I had the previous car (2004 LS430) and loved it. 2007 was a letdown. It’s not a drivers car, at least the Exec edition. My current 2016 A8L with the APR tuned 545HP is everything I wanted.

The ML amp on my 07 GS450h was quoted $2650 by my dealer, i wind up buying a used one on Eb** for 170 and it worked great.

Great video, thanks for doing this man!

I have 2010 Ls460 blue Navy & Benz owners always say wow nice ride ,its always looking new

Very thorough review. Thanks! You mentioned the LS430 being more reliable than the 460. Could you do a review on that?

I have a 10 Ls460, have had the brake actuator replaced under warranty and had to replace all my shocks! 5 years and those are the only two major problems i had! I have 3 lexus cars and they are almost bullet proof! Reliability is the main reason i love Lexus!

Love the LS460! My affordable dream car!

From the owner of a LS600HL this video is on point

So the lower control arm has problems? Glad you corrected the timing belt interval that was stated. I worked at Lexus and I’ve seen the timing belts go 190,000 to 280,000 cause the customers water pump started leaking. If it had not they would have still been driving the vehicle lol.

The Club Lexus forum is great.

Rock chipped front end … that’s actually a good tip! Obviously just one small clue as you build a case for or against a vehicle you’re considering … but personally I do prioritize mechanical state over aesthetic condition, I’ll take low miles bad paint over high miles good paint- and obviously the perceived abuse or care in said miles

Really nice job on this video. Ty

I love how you described the LS 430 as "bulletproof". I have the LS 430 and love the thing. I just hate how it doesn't have bluetooth connectivity for Pandora, RU-vid, etc.

I just bought a ls460sport edition yesterday for 9,500 cash... in good shape no obvious problems 300miles in so far. The isf style transmission and the big fsport breaks and sport suspension makes it fucking awesome to drive

great vid I have a 2007 LS460 it was a great purchase

VERY VERY useful information @ 4:38! Thank you for this video!

My brother recently picked up a 07 460 and it's a pretty awesome car! Paid 14k for one with 41000 miles. Never been in an accident, one owner, all recorded regular maintenance! I prefer my is350, by the comfy LS has grown on me!

I just picked up a 2012 two days ago, which looks identical to yours. It's a very good car so far, replacing our IS250 which got totaled out. Though I do miss having a sports sedan, I don't feel like I'm missing anything when I'm sailing down the highway in this luxury yacht. I don't have the Mark Levinson system either, and it's been so many years since I heard it, I don't think it matters much. I do recall hearing it on an LS430 Platinum edition back when those cars were brand new, and it sounded OK, but was nothing special. I may be biased b/c I worked in a high end stereo shop at the time. I would like to hear one again, though, to compare it.

Bravo.Super details.Perfect info.

I had a 2010 for 8 years. I purchased in 2013 with 20k and sold it in 2021 with 107k. It was the perfect car! I traded up for 2018 LS500. The only issue I had was the suspension. Make sure that its been replaced before purchasing.

The last really nice Lexus, before the biscuit cutter was added to the front, never mind.

I’ve got 234000 miles on mine and it runs awesome I put 200,000 of them on it. Great cars.

Timing belt had me curious at 30,000 miles with no mention of frequency or expense for what is essentially a very important and intricate component. It’s an error in this video that wouldn’t have a detrimental affect if applied. The video very informative the complete opposite to almost every other video on the LS , which all seem to heap praise and admiration. That’s good but it should make you wonder how much time and in-depth real world driving has been experienced with the car. So apart from the timing chain error I’m overwhelmed and certain I can live with this big luxury car . All my queries have been answered including estimates for replacement battery packs and longevity of air suspension definitely more reliable than Mercedes system. I’m also happy to hear Lexus rectified shortcomings of the car in this clip when the newer model came out . I want one. I like the 430 but the electronics fall short of valid extras available now. Thanks I’ll subscribe.

Regarding the front dash cracking and/or melting from continuous high heat like experienced in southern states, my local Atlanta Lexus dealer told me last month that Lexus is still willing to replace the dash under warrantee even for 2007 models over 100k.

2011 LS 460L owner and I love my car

Have you tried looking into the USAspec branded "BT45-TOY"? Its a Bluetooth box that connects behind the radio, looks compatible with the LS 460's. All it does is replace your CD as a streaming source (so the interior/dash still look completely stock) so you can use the track controls on your steering wheel to change tracks. I got one for my LS 430 and been working just fine for the three or so years ive had it. Sometimes it goofs and doesn't appear to be connected but happens maybe once every 6 months.

Thank you for your review. An extended base and all wheel drive give you better handling and traction in inclement weather. I'll take the safer ride.

A luxury car with a full size spare from the factory? Interesting!

Awesome video, awesome Lexus! Would be much appreciated if you did a similar video on 2007-2012 Lexus ES350!

Great channel brother. Thank you for the information. I appreciate your calm center and confidence, Ravi Peiris M.D.

Great video pal! Keep it up

Good video!

Air suspension is awesome and Lexus's system is good for over 100k miles. It's worth not avoiding imo.

This is literally my dream goal and just dream to own. I'm really just set on wanting to buy this.

Got my ‘11 460L in 3/2023 with 179k, I’m only 24 and I’m in love with this car.. I am not a fan of the newer models only this face!! No issues, I have 199k now and have to replace the control arm, maybe ball joint due to Nashville roads lol.. I’d rather replace that on this than anything on like a S550 or not comparing genesis or equs