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2011 Lexus LS460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2011 LS460.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2011 Lexus LS460 is a passenger car equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and an engine requiring 9.5 quarts of 5W-20 or 0W-20 API oil, carrying EPA fuel-economy ratings of 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway. Across the 2011–2017 model span, this year accumulated the highest owner-complaint count at 13, with service brakes ranking as the most frequently cited area, though it recorded zero recalls. That position at the top of the generation's complaint range, alongside a complete absence of recalls, points to a contained set of owner-reported concerns rather than a pattern of widespread defects.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.5 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-20 / 0W-20 APIOEM · verified
Lug nut torque103 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 24 · 585 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 24 · 585 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHEADOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235-50R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
Engine air filter178010V020
Fuel filter7702450021
Spark plug9091901249
Battery2880038110 alt 2880038100
Front wiper blades8522250080 alt 8521242120
Serpentine belt9091602637
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713950080 alt 8713950100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Passenger volume103 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.5 qt of 5W-20 / 0W-20 API engine oil, 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 30.0 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.5 Pints
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity3 Pints
Engine Oil5W-20 · API · 0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity9.5 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug30.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub217 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub214 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Ignition Timing8-12, Not adjustable degrees
Ignition Timing Reference RPMIdle rpm

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant CapacitySingle Unit, 1.21-1.43; dual unit, 1.54-1.76. lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

Injector Primary Resistance2.01-2.31 @ 68 degreesF ohms
Injector Primary Resistance3-100 Motor ohms
Engine Compression142-203 PSI. 15 Maximum variation PSI
Engine Oil Pressure10.1 psi @ Idle, 31.9 @ 2500 rpm psi

Brakes

Torque Caliper to Bracket22 ft-lbs
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs / 63 ft-lbs
Brake ApplicationWITH FN3
Torque to Knuckle100 ft-lbs
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Rotor Runout Limit0.0016 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness From1.417 in / 0.787 in / 0.866 in / 1.339 in
Rotor Nominal Thickness To1.417 in / 0.787 in / 0.866 in / 1.339 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9022 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miEngine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake System (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel System (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Transfer Case Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miTransmission Assembly (inspect fluid level)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 2011 Lexus LS460 leads its generation in owner complaints with 13 filings, more than any subsequent model year and roughly six times the 2 complaints logged for 2017. It also carries no recalls and no federal investigations, while its 257 Technical Service Bulletins rank among the highest of the cycle—though the 2013 model year actually peaks at 304 TSBs. Service Brakes dominate the complaint profile at 4 of 13 filings, with steering and miscellaneous drivability issues rounding out the picture; one crash was reported but no fire incidents occurred, and the data does not specify the root cause behind the brake-related complaints. Across the 2011–2017 arc, complaints trend downward year over year while TSBs follow a similar decline after the 2013 peak, indicating that early-build vehicles in this generation were the most issue-prone. As the first model year of the generation, the 2011 sits at the most complaint-heavy end of the curve, so a buyer should weigh the typically lower acquisition cost against a higher likelihood of brake-related service attention; with a thorough pre-purchase inspection and well-documented maintenance, it remains a defensible but not the strongest choice in the lineup.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
257
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
13
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 13 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Service Brakes4
Steering1
Unknown Or Other,Service Brakes1
Unknown Or Other1
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Electrical System,Unknown Or Other1
Engine1
Electrical System1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 257 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0017-19 Rev12025-02-07StructureSome 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev12024-07-29StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-SB-0030-242024-06-21StructureSome 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2011 LS460 take?

9.5 qt of 5W-20 API 0W-20 API, per the factory manual.

Does the 2011 LS460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the LS460 get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.