2004 Lexus LS recalls
Reported Apr 3, 2006 · 133 vehicles affected · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Problem: 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 amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
2004 Lexus LS problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Air Bags | 2 | |
| Engine | 2 | |
| Tires | 1 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | |
Most reported parts
- Tires › Pressure Monitoring and Regulating Systems — 1
- Air Bags › On-Off Switch Assembly — 1
- Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump — 1
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 37,919 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2004 Lexus LS complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Engine · reported Jul 22, 2023
Sometimes, the car's RPM goes up to 4 and stays there as the car is unable to shift into the next gear. So, the car is not really accelerating at times when this happens. I have to pull over and turn off the car and start it again and sometimes it works correctly and at other times it doesn't. I've started to get check engine lights from time to time that point to solenoid issues. This makes driving this car very dangerous as this issue happens randomly. Thanks, [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Engine · at 44,000 miles · reported Mar 23, 2021
2004 lexus ls430 vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately on the road presenting dangerous condition. Engine would crank but not restart. Vehicle would restart the next day. This happened twice before pump failed completely. Research indicates this problem identical to that identified in NHTSA campaign id o4v295000.build dates 2003-07-29 until 2004-01-23. Lexus campaign 4lb 2004 ls 430. This vehicle has 44,000 miles on it and has no previous engine repair history defect summary: on certain passenger vehicles, the impeller inside the fuel pump may have been improperly molded due to a…
Fuel/Propulsion System · at 150,000 miles · reported May 20, 2020
On certain vehicles when the accelerator is operated quickly, a small piece of metal may separate from a retaining collar located in the inner part of the automatic transmission. This small piece of metal may become caught in the parking lock mechanism. Recall
Visibility/Wiper · at 79,200 miles · reported Jan 28, 2013
The lexus ls430 folding rear view mirrors (Both driver side and passenger side) fold out past the acceptable vision range each time the vehicle is started. There is no way to disable the mirrors from being swung out each time the car is started (Even though there is a cut-off switch). This results in having to manually adjust the mirrors by hand (Which is not always easy to do for the passenger side mirror). Lexus does not offer an affordable method to stop this from happening - - other than offering a $2,000+ solution for new mirrors - - which is unattractive. I believe this problem is highly…
Vehicle Speed Control · at 12,000 miles · reported Aug 26, 2007
Unintended acceleration. As I was parking the vehicle suddenly accelerated and jumped the curb and ran into the building. I tried to back off the building and could not stop the racing engine. The vehicle shot backwards even though I was on the brake. It went through some hedges over a rise and crossed the street where the rear hit a palm tree and collapsed the trunk. Both the front and rear were severely damaged. No air bags deployed.
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2004 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus LS: 06V-096 (air bags). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Lexus LS?
Owners report air bags problems most often (2 reports), followed by engine (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 37,919 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.