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2017 Lexus LS460

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2017 LS460.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2017 Lexus LS460 is a full‑size passenger car built on Lexus’s flagship sedan platform and powered by a V8 that runs on 0W‑20 oil within a 9.0‑9.5 psi range, paired with an eight‑speed automatic transmission. Its fuel economy is modest for its class at 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway and a combined 19 mpg, reflecting the balance Lexus seeks between luxury comfort and performance. Reliability data show the model year recorded only two owner complaints—the lowest figure across the 2011‑2017 span—and no recalls, indicating that the 2017 LS460 sits at the most trouble‑free point in its recent history. This record suggests a notably robust year for researchers examining long‑term dependability of the LS line.

Model year201720162015201420132012201120102009

Quick specs

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

Engine oil capacity9.0-9.5OEM · verified
Engine oil type0W-20OEM · 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 sizeP235/50R18, P245/45VR19OEM · verified
Wheel / rim7.5, 8.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 9672335028
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 weight4652 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 9.0-9.5 of 0W-20 engine oil, Front: 75W- in the differential, DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 103 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidUse JWS3324 Automatic Transmission Fluid
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.4
Brake FluidDOT 3
Differential Gear OilFront: 75W-
Engine CoolantTOYOTA Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity11.6-11.7
Engine Oil0W-20
Engine Oil Capacity9.0-9.5

Engine torques

Oil Pump to Cylinder BLock Bolts/Studs84.0 inch lbs. ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts103 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts44.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug36.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 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
Spark Plug ManufacturerLexus
Spark Plug Gap0.039-0.043 in
Spark Plug Torque15.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.60-5.11 oz
Standard BCI Group Number24
Standard BCI Cranking Performance585 cca

Service checks

RPM28-85 @ IDLE rpm
Residual Pressure21: AFTER 5 MINUTES, ENGINE OFF. psi

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.039 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness after RefinishStamped on rotor
Maximum Rotor Runout0.002

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 2 stages
130.0 ft. lb.s
290.0
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 5 stages
1Inner bolts45 ft. lbs
2inner bolts90 degrees
3Outer bolts20 ft. lbs
4Outer bolts90 degrees
533.0

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 10,000 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 5,000 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (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 Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (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 2017 Lexus LS460 sits at the end of a clear downward trend in federal complaints and technical service bulletins across this generation, with complaints falling from a high of 13 in 2011 to just 2 in 2017, and TSBs dropping from 304 in 2013 to 114. Recalls, which appeared once per year from 2013 to 2015, are absent for both 2016 and 2017, suggesting earlier issues were addressed. The only complaints for 2017 are two related to the fuel/propulsion system, but the data does not specify a root cause, and there are no crash or fire incidents. This places the 2017 model year at the most refined point in the generation's arc, with the lowest reported problem indicators. For a used luxury sedan, the 2017 LS460 appears to be a particularly solid choice based on this federal record.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
114
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
2
Owner complaints
0 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 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Fuel/Propulsion System2

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 114 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…
KLG Dealer Packa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
19LE05 Dealer Pa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.

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 2017 LS460 take?

9.0-9.5 of 0W-20 STARBURST, per the factory manual.

Does the 2017 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.