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Lexus LS500

Data refreshed May 30, 2026

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Complaints

222

Active records

Recalls

12

Active records

TSBs

383

Active records

Filing history

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

Reported severity

Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.

Deaths

0

Injuries

22

Crashes

19

Fires

2

Top reported issues — Lexus LS500

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Condition issue

67

Operating state

51

Reporting mechanism

47

Braking behavior

39

Driver assistance issue

29

Noise

26

Performance issue

19

Thermal issue

15

Engine behavior

14

Safety restraint issue

13

Electrical issue

11

Fluid issue

11

Steering behavior

10

Access/entry issue

9

Safety restraint behavior

8

Vibration/harshness

8

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

7

Infotainment behavior

4

Lighting behavior

4

Smell

4

Starting behavior

4

HVAC behavior

3

Ride/handling behavior

3

Powering on/off behavior

1

Recent change

1

Recent filings

The 10 most recent filings for each type.

2018 LEXUS LS

Filed May 28, 2026


See attached document for complaint.

2021 LEXUS LS

Filed May 26, 2026


My vehicle has the V6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert TAS Lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either. They’ve had the car for 3 months and since they don’t know how to fix it they are telling me to just replace the engine with a used engine at a cost of $25,000. The vehicle is just out of warranty and…

2008 LEXUS LS

Filed May 5, 2026


this vehicle stalled while driving on a highway without any sign or warning. on some occasions the vehicle will not stop. I reported this to Lexus company / Manufacturer

2021 LEXUS LS

Filed Apr 29, 2026


Both headlight assemblies on a 2021 Lexus LS 500 show external lens delamination, along with visible condensation inside the sealed units. The vehicle has been garage kept, has not been involved in any accidents, and has no external damage to the headlight assemblies. The outer lens surfaces are deteriorating, and moisture is present inside components that are designed to be sealed. The condition has progressively worsened over time. These issues reduce headlight clarity and light output,…

2018 LEXUS LS

Filed Apr 20, 2026


The contact owns a 2018 Lexus LS 500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle coasted and was steered over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the oil was drained and the cap and filter were removed. The contact stated that there were metal shavings inside the oil. The vehicle was towed to a dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that there was no oil in the engine and that the oil…

2007 LEXUS LS

Filed Apr 16, 2026


1 injured
Crash

During major collision/ ACCIDENT, AIRBAGS did NOT deploy..

2008 LEXUS LS

Filed Jan 14, 2026


Purchased a used 2008 Lexus LS460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediately after the shutdown multiple warning lights illuminated (including brake/ABS/stability-related…

2013 LEXUS LS

Filed Dec 22, 2025


My ABS Brake System warning lights all came on a few days ago, giving me error codes c1253 and c1256. These codes pertain to a manufacturers defect with Lexus, wherein Lexus generated a customer convenience program that said any LS460 that is less than 10 yrs old OR less than 150k miles can be brought to any dealer and have this brake system replaced at Lexus expense. Please see the attached Lexus notice to dealers. My car is 13 yrs old BUT has only 108k miles; so I asked Lexus Corporate to…

2015 LEXUS LS

Filed Dec 11, 2025


A known issue with the Brake Actuator failing. Lexus/Toyota will not fix. Family driven vehicle that Im afraid could result in accident

2000 LEXUS LS

Filed Nov 14, 2025


Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1993 N/A Lexus LS400. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 60,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 150,000.

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Updated May 30, 2026. Refreshed nightly.