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Lexus LS IV recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 2 versions affected: 2

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
LS 460Petrol · 380 hp LS 600hHybrid · 445 hp	Recall: fuel leak at the supply pipe Recall: variable-ratio steering (control unit)

Each campaign in detail

Recall: fuel leak at the supply pipe
Manufacturer recall
Worldwide recall (NHTSA campaign 14V-647): residue from anti-corrosion plating can allow fuel to leak at the pressure sensor location on the fuel rail, with a risk of fire. Concerns LS 460 and LS 600h cars built between 2006 and 2010. The free remedy at a dealership is cleaning and resealing.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
LS 460, LS 600h
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
Recall: variable-ratio steering (control unit)
Manufacturer recall
Recall 10V218: a programming fault in the variable gear ratio steering control unit (VGRS) can wrongly trigger the steering end-stop protection, leaving the steering wheel off-centre by up to 90 degrees. Concerns LS 460 and LS 600h cars built between August 2009 and May 2010. Free remedy: replacement of the control unit.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
LS 460, LS 600h
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Recall 10V218 Lexus LS 460 / LS 600h steering control ECU — NHTSA (new tab)
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing, NHTSA Recall 10V218000 — Vehicle Safety Recalls (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Recalls	Known faults	Reliability
Lexus LS V (XF50)	2	0	not rated
Lexus ES VII	2	0	not rated
Volkswagen Arteon I	1	2	4.0/5
Toyota Camry VIII	2	0	not rated

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Lexus LS IV had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Lexus LS IV: Recall: fuel leak at the supply pipe ; Recall: variable-ratio steering (control unit).

Which versions of the Lexus LS IV are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Lexus LS IV?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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