Lexus Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600H Recall R/2010/055: Steering Control ECU, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 26 May 2010
- Launched
- 48
- vehicles in the UK
- R/2010/055
- DVSA reference
Lexus recalled Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600H vehicles. The steering control ECU programming for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering system can cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by a maximum of up to 90 degrees under certain limited circumstances. The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering control ECU. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
The steering control ECU programming for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering system can cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by a maximum of up to 90 degrees under certain limited circumstances. If the driver has fully turned the steering wheel and then very quickly attempts to turn it back to the centre position the steering wheel may temporarily become off-centred.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: STEERING CONTROL ECU Defect: The steering control ECU programming for the Variable Gear Ratio Steering system can cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by a maximum of up to 90 degrees under certain limited circumstances. If the driver has fully turned the steering wheel and then very quickly attempts to turn it back to the centre position the steering wheel may temporarily become off-centred. Remedy: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected to replace the steering control ECU.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could cause the steering wheel to become off-centred by a maximum of up to 90 degrees under certain limited circumstances.
The Fix
The recall notice describes the fix as: that are likely to be affected to replace the steering control ECU.
Are You Affected?
Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600H may be included. Lexus estimates 48 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Lexus, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Lexus.
- Book with any franchised Lexus dealer, quoting the DVSA reference R/2010/055. See how to get a Lexus recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
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|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus ES350, Lexus GS250, Lexus GS450, Lexus GS450H and 11 moreFuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative | Urgent | R/2020/060 | |
| Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS300, Lexus GS350, Lexus GS460 and 6 moreRisk of fire | Urgent | R/2014/135 | |
| Lexus GS 450H, Lexus GS460, Lexus LS460, Lexus LS600H and 1 moreEngine may fail | Book soon | R/2010/084 | |
| Lexus LS500HPossible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres | Book soon | R/2019/067 | |
| Lexus RX 400H, Lexus RX300Steering may be affected | Urgent | R/2011/150 |
This is one of 42 Lexus recalls in DVSA’s data. The Lexus recall launched before it was R/2007/175 on 15 Apr 2008, for fuel may leak. The one launched after it was R/2010/084 on 2 Aug 2010, for engine may fail. You can also see every Lexus recall, all recalls launched in 2010 and steering recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2010/055, launched 26 May 2010. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.