Lexus LS recalls and problems
7 recalls and 207 owner complaints for 22 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
7
Complaints
207
Crashes reported
14
Fires reported
1
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Lexus LS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 LS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 LS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 LS | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 LS | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 LS | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 LS | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 1 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 LS | 1 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 LS | 1 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2005 LS | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 LS | 1 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 LS | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus LS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 56 | |
| Unknown or Other | 32 | |
| Engine | 24 | |
| Electrical System | 21 | |
| Structure | 20 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 14 | |
| Air Bags | 13 | |
| Wheels | 11 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 11 | |
| Tires | 10 |
All Lexus LS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V-744 | Oct 30, 2025 | 2023–2025 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. |
| 25V-595 | Sep 11, 2025 | 2024–2025 | Electrical System | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025… |
| 24V-275 | Apr 17, 2024 | 2018–2021 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been… |
| 24V-124 | Feb 21, 2024 | 2023 | Back Over Prevention | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor… |
| 19V-134 | Feb 27, 2019 | 2018 | Tires | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. |
| 09V-020 | Jan 16, 2009 | 2007–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (Fuel rails). |
| 06V-096 | Apr 3, 2006 | 2004–2006 | Air Bags | On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus LS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2007 Lexus LS has the most reports (45). Check the 2007 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS have?
NHTSA lists 7 safety recalls covering Lexus LS model years 2004–2008, 2018–2021, 2023–2025.
What are the most common Lexus LS problems?
Owners report service brakes, unknown or other, engine problems most often.