New 2010 LS 460 AWD owner- what should I be aware of?
03-24-18, 08:51 PM
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New 2010 LS 460 AWD owner- what should I be aware of?
Hello all!
I recently purchased a 2010 460 SWB AWD model. Black on black, 76k miles, clean history with regular maintenance done at Lexus. I got it for a good price due to the failing rear air struts (which I was aware of and had intentions of converting to coilovers). What are the issues, recalls, and general updates and fixes that I need to be aware of? I plan to take it to a local Lexus dealer for a general checkup and oil change. I am aware of an optional software / firmware update on the navigation and ML system, and I was hoping for everyone's input and guidance. I recall reading about a brake vibration issue (which I tend to feel in this car at times, even though the car brakes fine).
Appreciate it and thanks in advance!
I recently purchased a 2010 460 SWB AWD model. Black on black, 76k miles, clean history with regular maintenance done at Lexus. I got it for a good price due to the failing rear air struts (which I was aware of and had intentions of converting to coilovers). What are the issues, recalls, and general updates and fixes that I need to be aware of? I plan to take it to a local Lexus dealer for a general checkup and oil change. I am aware of an optional software / firmware update on the navigation and ML system, and I was hoping for everyone's input and guidance. I recall reading about a brake vibration issue (which I tend to feel in this car at times, even though the car brakes fine).
Appreciate it and thanks in advance!
03-25-18, 12:17 AM
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Congratulations.
Door armrests may crack. Keep body oils away from armrests and then they should last long time. Use full sleeves or just don't put your arms there. (Unless your car options do include leather door armrests. In that case ignore what I said.)
I am not aware of any other issues.
Enjoy your car.
Door armrests may crack. Keep body oils away from armrests and then they should last long time. Use full sleeves or just don't put your arms there. (Unless your car options do include leather door armrests. In that case ignore what I said.)
I am not aware of any other issues.
Enjoy your car.
03-25-18, 08:22 AM
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There's an issue with the front OEM CV axles that causes a shaking sensation when decelerating between 60-45. The issue is more pronounced if your car is lowered, such as taking an off ramp after a long stretch above 65mph. Apparently the issue has a TSB out and they reworked the axles, but at almost $2K a piece I can live with a light shake.
03-25-18, 10:46 AM
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There's an issue with the front OEM CV axles that causes a shaking sensation when decelerating between 60-45. The issue is more pronounced if your car is lowered, such as taking an off ramp after a long stretch above 65mph. Apparently the issue has a TSB out and they reworked the axles, but at almost $2K a piece I can live with a light shake.
Affects 2009-2012 AWD only.
Forum thread on tis subject.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...w-speed-5.html
Here is the TSB
http://www.revbase.com/BBBMotor/TSb/...dPdf?id=173799
Covered under 8 years/80K miles Federal Emissions Warranty.
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vmdw1980 (03-25-18)
03-25-18, 12:14 PM
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OP, Here are the recalls for 2010 LS
Recalls:4
Service Bulletins: 4
Recall Subject: Steering:electric Power Assist SystemReport Receipt Date: 05-21-2010
NHTSA Campaign: 10V218000
Manufacture: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Steering:electric Power Assist SystemReport Receipt Date: 05-21-2010
NHTSA Campaign: 10V218000
Manufacture: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsReport Receipt Date: 10-15-2014
NHTSA Campaign: 14V647000
Manufacture: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsReport Receipt Date: 10-15-2014
NHTSA Campaign: 14V647000
Manufacture: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary: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.
Consequence: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.
The above recalls were issued for the 2010 Lexus LS 460 by NHTSA.
Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain
information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the data provided by the NHTSA.
Recalls:4
Service Bulletins: 4
Recall Subject: Steering:electric Power Assist SystemReport Receipt Date: 05-21-2010
NHTSA Campaign: 10V218000
Manufacture: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Steering:electric Power Assist SystemReport Receipt Date: 05-21-2010
NHTSA Campaign: 10V218000
Manufacture: TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsReport Receipt Date: 10-15-2014
NHTSA Campaign: 14V647000
Manufacture: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary: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.
Consequence: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 Subject: Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/piping, And FittingsReport Receipt Date: 10-15-2014
NHTSA Campaign: 14V647000
Manufacture: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Summary: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.
Consequence: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.
The above recalls were issued for the 2010 Lexus LS 460 by NHTSA.
Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain
information on cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. We do not review, validate, or edit the data provided by the NHTSA.
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