Four problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2008 Lexus LS460. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While in motion, brakes started pulsating and "clicking", then brake pedal feel got very firm and had difficulty stopping, almost resulting in accident. Toyota has released warranty enhancement program for the brake actuator assembly, but my vehicle is just beyond the 10yr/150k mile period. I feel this is a serious safety matter and NHTSA should have worked with Toyota on a safety recall remedy. If brakes fail, the consumers will be seriously injured or die. Vehicle only has 60k miles and this is a known defect!.
Tl the contact owns a 2008 Lexus Ls460. While driving approximately 55 to 60 mph. The anti-lock brake system warning indicator illuminated, indicating to "stop the vehicle and contact the dealer". The vehicle was towed to nalley Lexus smyrna in smyrna, GA (phone: 404 994-4322) where it was diagnosed that the brake actuator failed. The brake actuator was replaced; however, the repair did not correct the failure. The contact heard a clacking noise while braking and reversing. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the brake enhancement warranty program ended in December of 2017. The approximate failure mileage was 107,000.
When driving on a highway, warning lights "check abs" "check vsc system" "check brake system" "brake malfunction" "stop the vehicle in a safe place immediately. Contact a dealer" suddenly came on and a 5 other lights also came up. It was scary me so much. I had to pull over and stop. After checking to sure the brake still function, I slowly drive home with the emergency light on. Came home, I did a little research on the internet, and it turned out this is a known and very common problem for this car, and Lexus continue to deny the problem, and failed to recall to fix the problem. It's brake actuator that failed around 114,830 miles. I really don't know what to do now other than to take the car to the dealer this Saturday.
Squeal noise when pressing brake pedal, coming from brake actuator. Bleeding the brake does not help. Expect brake failure every time I push the pedal. Annoying noise from such expensive vehicle. Really, Lexus! this failure and unhappy customers is discussed all over Lexus forums, Lexus know about it but prefer not to acknowledge it!.