Toyota Motor Corporation is preparing a recall of Lexus LS models equipped with Variable Gear Ratio Steering (VGRS). The number of cars involved is still being finalised but initial figures show approximately 11,500 affected vehicles globally.
VGRS is a feature that enables easier handling during low speed driving and better stability at high speeds by changing the gear ratio. The LS’ problem occurs at low speed when manoeuvring the steering wheel to full lock position. If the driver then returns the steering wheel very fast, this could lead to a steering wheel off-centre condition even though the driving wheels would be straight.
This phenomenon will be resolved automatically in a few seconds and the driver may notice this correction as the steering wheel moves slowly by itself to the centre position when driving straight during the correction operation. The driver remains in control of the vehicle as the steering wheel self corrects itself.
This matter has been under investigation by TMC since March this year after have received approximately 10 complaints in Japan. No accidents have been reported relating to this issue and no other Lexus vehicles are affected.
A quick check at Lexus Malaysia’s website show that both LS models sold here – the LS 460L and LS 460 Sport – come with VGRS. The company should be already in touch with customers of the big limo. We’ll post updates, if any.
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These days it seem Toyota is afraid of their cars being summon for “delaying” their problem being rectify A.S.A.P…… so now anything must re-call, re-call, poor tOyoTA
i guess toyota has learnt its lesson… :)
It seems 4 models are affected in total. Maybe only 2 are available here.
Lexus is a very nice car, hope the LS in malaysia is not affected, geez toyota seems to be having a rough year
So we should stop bitching about Proton.
Toyota ” Oops I did it again ”
(Sing to the tune of Britney Spears song)
another sticky steering issue………..
No doubt! LEXUS LS460 is very outstanding car, compare 7-series or S-class.
But, technically, why not the LEXUS engineers develop something impact full to the car performances instead of VGRS. No point to made a recall after all.
toyota is like liverpool
“You will never walk alone” waukakakak!
The price to pay for technology.Remember the good old days when your car’s pedal got sticky?just spray some WD-40 and voila! no more sticky.Nothing beats mechanical bits compare to electronics.Of course electronics are more efficient.Nowadays cars has many electronics parts to aid drivers.
Anyway poor Toyota.Always recall here and there.Is it because in their quest to be No.1 carmaker?
funny why don we bash Toyota here? if the same issue posted wif proton headline i presume lots of idiots will start to bash from proton all the way to gov tax policy and all the other issue in bolehland..
Here were have Lexus, a superior Japanese engineering (nothing less to perfect product) getting a recall and nobody says anything..
Now i call this “funnyland” :)
Toyota (World No 1 car maker) — Too bad …….Got quantity but no quality….QC lost control at the end of the day……Haiz…..
I bought the LS460L as I thought that it was pretty sturdy, reliable and value-for-monies. I thought I have made a much better investment (bang-for-buck) compared to my fellow directors’ 7-series and S-class. With this recall, looks like I am going to be the butt of the joke during our weekly massage/spa sessions. Sigh.
wow! impressive buy…….
and thank you for sharing your valuable time with us……
just wondering,your secretary or you yourself who type this comment.
lexus should replace ALL vgrs systems, especially in the gs models. i have complained bitterly about the tendancy of my 2010 gs350 to wander at highway speeds requiring constant corrections and making driving over 60mph anything but relaxing. factory rep says this is “normal.”