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2013 Lexus LS460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2013 LS460.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2013 Lexus LS460 is a passenger car equipped with a 6.7‑quart oil capacity and 0W‑20 API viscosity, and paired with an Automatic (S8) transmission that delivers a modest EPA rating of 16/24/19 mpg. Its reliability record shows nine total owner complaints reported between 2011 and 2017, with the highest volume in 2011 and only two complaints by 2017, the majority concerning service brakes and a single recall. The recorded recall and the downward trend in complaints suggest that the 2013 model year sits near the lower end of the complaint spectrum for the LS460 line.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity6.7 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-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 9672335028. 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 sizeP245-45VR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter178010V020
Spark plug9091901249
Battery2880038100 alt 2880038110
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)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length200.4 in
Overall width74 in
Overall height57.9 in
Wheelbase116.9 in
Curb weight4277 lb
Track (front / rear)63 / 63.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)52/48

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 6.7 qt of 0W-20 API engine oil, SYNTHETIC · 75W-85 · 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 OilSYNTHETIC · 75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity2.6 Pints
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.7 qt
Engine Oil0W-20 · API
Engine Oil Capacity6.6 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
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. 14.5 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.

At 1,000 miEngine Assembly (leak inspection) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Underbody (inspect) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine 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 Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

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 2013 Lexus LS460 sits within a decade that saw a modest decline in complaints from 13 in 2011 to 2 in 2017, but 2013’s 9 complaints—just slightly above the 2012 level—reflect a small uptick during that generation. A single recall in 2013 matches the one each year from 2014 to 2015, indicating a consistent, low‑level recall trend, while no investigations were recorded during this span. The year‑by‑year TSBS counts peaked in 2013 at 304, higher than any adjacent year, suggesting a higher number of safety‑related reports that year. Within 2013, the most frequent complaint areas involved service brakes (four reports) and a combined brake‑collision avoidance issue (one report), with no fire complaints and only two crash complaints. Overall, the 2013 model year does not show a significant deterioration in reliability compared to its neighbors, but the elevated TSBS count and brake‑related complaints warrant careful inspection of braking components before purchase.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
304
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
9
Owner complaints
2 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 9 complaints on record, top 6 components.

Service Brakes4
Service Brakes,Forward Collision Avoidance1
Power Train,Service Brakes,Engine1
Seat Belts,Child Seat1
Structure,Equipment Adaptive/Mobility1
Steering,Vehicle Speed Control,Service Brakes1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

20V012000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 13/01/2020

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS… Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 304 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
23LE04_Dealer Le2023-04-03Service BrakesDL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New…
23LE04- Multiple2023-03-02Service BrakesDP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New…
L-SB-0009-232023-03-02Lane DepartureTSB: Some 2013 ? 2017 model year LS 460 vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake…
LSB0005232023-02-09Fuel System, GasolineTSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or MIL ON…
23LE012023-02-09Fuel System, GasolineDL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was…

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 2013 LS460 take?

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

Does the 2013 LS460 have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 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.