Lexus LS complaints by model year
216 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Red numbers above the columns are recall campaigns for that model year.
| Model year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Recall campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | 43 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | 45 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Counts are owner reports, not failure rates. Higher sales years tend to draw more reports. Source: NHTSA ODI, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Among the last 15 model years at least five years old; newer years are left out because owners are still filing reports. Every year compared →
Problem areas by model year
Complaints that name each component, 2012–2025. Darker cells mean more reports. One complaint can name several components.
| Component | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2021 | 2023 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown or other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air bags | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA ODI owner complaints, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Lexus LS recalls (7)
Recall campaigns NHTSA lists for at least one LS model year, newest first.
| Campaign | Filed | What | Model years | Repaired |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V744000 | Oct 30, 2025 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023, 2024, 2025 | 81.1% |
| 25V595000 | Sep 11, 2025 | Instrument Panel Failure | 2024, 2025 | 49.5% |
| 24V275000 | Apr 17, 2024 | Front Air Bag May Not Deploy Properly/FMVSS 208 | 2018–2021 | 81.9% |
| 24V124000 | Feb 21, 2024 | Rearview Camera Image May Not Display/FMVSS 111 | 2023 | 94.1% |
| 19V134000 | Feb 27, 2019 | Tire Sidewall Reinforcement Layer May Crack | 2018 | 97.5% |
| 09V020000 | Jan 16, 2009 | FUEL DELIVERY PIPE | 2007, 2008 | — |
| 06V096000 | Apr 3, 2006 | AIR BAG INFLATOR | 2004, 2005, 2006 | — |
Only NHTSA and your automaker know whether your specific car was repaired. Open a model-year page for each campaign's official text, or check your VIN on NHTSA.
Check on NHTSA ↗Fuel economy by model year
EPA combined mpg range across engine and transmission configurations. Your mileage will vary. Source: EPA, retrieved Oct 6, 2026.
Where to next
Lexus LS FAQ
How many recalls has the Lexus LS had?
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns that cover at least one Lexus LS model year from 1994 to 2025. Each campaign card on the model-year pages has NHTSA's official text and the repair completion rate. Only NHTSA's VIN lookup can tell you whether a specific car was repaired.
Which Lexus LS year has the most complaints?
Among the last 15 model years with settled counts, the 2007 drew the most owner complaints filed with NHTSA (45) and the 2019 the fewest (1). Counts are owner reports, not failure rates, and sales volume affects them.
What are the most common Lexus LS problems?
Across the 2012–2025 model years, owners most often name the service brakes, engine, unknown or other in complaints filed with NHTSA.
What mpg does the Lexus LS get?
EPA rates the 2025 Lexus LS at 21 to 25 mpg combined, depending on engine and transmission.
How this page was madeSources, processing, limits, review and changes
Data sources
- NHTSA recalls by vehicle
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - US DOT recall completion rates (data.transportation.gov)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA ODI owner complaints
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - NHTSA NCAP 5-Star Safety Ratings
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EPA fuel economy data (licence confirmation pending)
Retrieved Oct 6, 2026 - EIA weekly retail gasoline prices
Weekly, all taxes included
Processing
- Complaints are counted per component. One complaint can list several, so component totals add up to more than the total.
- Fuel cost = miles per year ÷ EPA combined mpg × EIA weekly price for your region.
Limitations
- Complaint counts are owner reports, not verified findings or failure rates. There is no sales denominator.
- Recall campaigns are listed for the model year. Only NHTSA and the automaker know whether a specific car was repaired.
- Recent model years are still collecting reports.
Review
Data compiled automatically from the official files listed here.
Changelog
- 2026-10-06 Data refreshed from the official files.