The Lemon Index2012 Lexus LS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints2NHTSA, first 3 years
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Brakes | 50% |
| Stability control | 50% |
| Steering | 50% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 257
Lexus filed 257 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Sport package (brembo) brake squeal
- Some 2007 2015 model year 2wd ls 460 standard (non f-sport, non awd) and ls 460l vehicles may…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS460l 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS460l 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | No | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 / 24 / 19 | Premium | $4,050 |
| 4.6L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S8) | AWD | 19 / 23 / 20 | Premium | $3,850 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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