A knocking May be Noted From the Engine Under Certain Conditions on Lexus LS460

Submitted by Jim Taddei · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

A knocking sound may be heard at idle, when the air conditioning is off and the automatic transmission is in "Drive". Several changes have been made to improve this; a computer software upgrade, revised valve lash adjusters, and a redesigned timing chain are all available to try and correct this concern.

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Lexus LS460 vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 72,750 miles
(53,000 - 117,255)

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