2018 LEXUS LS
2 recalls, 20 complaints - 57 TSBs
24V275000 Apr 17, 2024
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER
Defect Description
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 assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classif... Read more
Consequence
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
19V134000 Feb 27, 2019
TIRES
Defect Description
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. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread l... Read more
Consequence
If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.
Complaint Statistics
20 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| TIRES | 2 |
| WHEELS | 2 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 2 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
ENGINE
Jul 20, 2026
Incident date: Jul 7, 2026
At 55,310 miles the car stalled without warning while driving at low speed. The car was towed to a Lexus dealership and it was reported by the dealer after inspection that the engine had seized. The vehicle is available for inspection. The motor failed while driving the vehicle. The V35A-FTS eng... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
May 28, 2026
Incident date: Apr 16, 2026
See attached document for complaint.
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 20, 2026
Incident date: Aug 24, 2022
The contact owns a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 1500. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle suddenly decelerated, lost automotive power, shifted to neutral, and then shifted into park. During the failure, the contact depressed the brake pedal and pressed the start button f... Read more
TIRES
Oct 28, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Hyundai Palisade equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Ventus S1 Noble, Tire Size: 245/50/R20, DOT Number: 15MA0-1AH0-2424. The contact stated that upon inspecting the vehicle, the front driver’s side tire and the front passenger’s side tire were bald. The vehicle was t... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Oct 28, 2025
Incident date: Oct 27, 2025
On 7/22/2025 Luther Ford, When asked to drive the vehicle into the service area, the car would not go in to drive. It would not move at all. The service advisor stated we need to have the transmission taken out and taken apart to see what the issue is. He said that the transmission was needing to be... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Jan 1, 2025
Incident date: Apr 5, 2024
On 4 separate occasions over a 5 day period, the electronic parking brake system spontaneously engaged. This caused the vehicle to lose power and slow until it came to a complete stop/stall. The EPB indicator was displayed on the dash. I tried several courses of action to resolve the issue includin... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 11, 2024
Incident date: Apr 11, 2024
The contact owns a 2017 Toyota Rav4. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V734000 (Electrical System) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was not contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amoun... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 14, 2024
Incident date: Jan 12, 2023
Airbags. The light did not come on upon start up of vehicle. Electrical. My radio, display on dashboard and Bluetooth would blink off and on. I think that my sons safety and mine were at risk because of the malfunctioning of the airbags if an accident would have occurred they wouldn't deploy. I took... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 4, 2022
Incident date: Dec 22, 2021
The vehicle exhibited 3 episodes of premature battery failure. Mileage of the vehicle is 6000 miles. Without any warning the car would just not start from a gas pump or such locations in the middle of the road. This is a dangerous problem because there was no warning that the battery is running l... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Oct 27, 2020
Incident date: Oct 25, 2020
VEHICLE HESITATES WHILE DRIVING. RECALL ANNOUNCED TO US 1/20/2020. HAVE ATTEMPTED NUMEROUS TIMES TO HAVE DEALERSHIP DO THE FREE RECALL REPAIR. EVEN WHILE THERE FOR OIL CHANGES AND REGULAR SERVICES THROUGHOUT THIS YEAR. HAVE BEEN TOLD EACH TIME THEY NEED TO ORDER THE PART AND THEY WILL CALL ME. 10 MO... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Mar 4, 2020
Incident date: Mar 1, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LEXUS LS 500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE SHIFTED FROM TENTH GEAR TO FOURTH GEAR WITHOUT WARNING. THE RPMS REVVED UP AND THE CONTACT FLICKED THE SWITCH ON THE STEERING WHEEL TO GO BACK TO THE TENTH GEAR. THE FAILURE RECURRED 6 TIMES. THE V... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
Dec 11, 2019
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LEXUS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO AID IN PREVENTING A CRASH. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IT RELEASED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VE... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 11, 2019
Incident date: Sep 30, 2019
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LEXUS LS. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH A PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM, WHICH WAS SUPPOSED TO AID IN PREVENTING A CRASH. IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, IT RELEASED THE HOOD OF THE VEHICLE. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE CONTACT WAS CUT OFF BY ANOTHER VE... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 18, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
APEAL AGAINST THE RECALL DONE BY LEXUS TOYOTA ON MAY 16TH, 2019, I TOOK MY CAR LEXUS 2018 LS 500 TO THE DEALER, LEXUS OF WOODLAND HILLS, WHERE I BOUGHT IT, FOR BEING RECALLED BY THE COMPANY. (NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-134) AFTER RECALL DEFECTS WERE FIXED, I DROVE ABOUT 4,000 MILES AND TOOK THE CAR BAC... Read more
WHEELS
Nov 18, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
APEAL AGAINST THE RECALL DONE BY LEXUS TOYOTA ON MAY 16TH, 2019, I TOOK MY CAR LEXUS 2018 LS 500 TO THE DEALER, LEXUS OF WOODLAND HILLS, WHERE I BOUGHT IT, FOR BEING RECALLED BY THE COMPANY. (NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-134) AFTER RECALL DEFECTS WERE FIXED, I DROVE ABOUT 4,000 MILES AND TOOK THE CAR BAC... Read more
STEERING
Nov 18, 2019
Incident date: May 16, 2019
APEAL AGAINST THE RECALL DONE BY LEXUS TOYOTA ON MAY 16TH, 2019, I TOOK MY CAR LEXUS 2018 LS 500 TO THE DEALER, LEXUS OF WOODLAND HILLS, WHERE I BOUGHT IT, FOR BEING RECALLED BY THE COMPANY. (NHTSA RECALL NO. 19V-134) AFTER RECALL DEFECTS WERE FIXED, I DROVE ABOUT 4,000 MILES AND TOOK THE CAR BAC... Read more
WHEELS
Sep 23, 2019
Incident date: Mar 24, 2019
I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TODAY WITH LEXUS CORPORATION BECAUSE BOTH MY DEALERSHIP, NEW COUNTRY LEXUS OF LATHAM, AND LEXUS CORPORATION HAVE CHOSEN TO IGNORE THE DANGER THEY HAVE PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE PURCHASED THREE LEXUS' OVER THE YEARS FROM NEW COUNTRY LEXUS AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED... Read more
TIRES
Sep 23, 2019
Incident date: Mar 24, 2019
I AM FILING THIS COMPLAINT TODAY WITH LEXUS CORPORATION BECAUSE BOTH MY DEALERSHIP, NEW COUNTRY LEXUS OF LATHAM, AND LEXUS CORPORATION HAVE CHOSEN TO IGNORE THE DANGER THEY HAVE PLACED MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. I HAVE PURCHASED THREE LEXUS' OVER THE YEARS FROM NEW COUNTRY LEXUS AND AM VERY DISAPPOINTED... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 24, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM BLOWS FUSES AND STOPS WORKING, BUT THE LIGHT ON THE DASH CONTINUES TO INDICATE THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS NO WAY TO LEARN THAT THE COLLISION SYSTEM IS OFFLINE UNLESS YOU'RE WILLING TO SIMULATE A NEAR CERTAIN COLLISION (WHICH I DID WITH THE ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
May 24, 2019
Incident date: May 24, 2019
THE COLLISION AVOIDANCE SYSTEM BLOWS FUSES AND STOPS WORKING, BUT THE LIGHT ON THE DASH CONTINUES TO INDICATE THAT EVERYTHING IS WORKING. IN OTHER WORDS, THERE IS NO WAY TO LEARN THAT THE COLLISION SYSTEM IS OFFLINE UNLESS YOU'RE WILLING TO SIMULATE A NEAR CERTAIN COLLISION (WHICH I DID WITH THE ... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2018 LEXUS LS
57 manufacturer communications from 31 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 14 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 7 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 5 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| 060000 ENGINE (PWS) | 4 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 3 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 3 |
| 200000 WHEELS | 3 |
L-SB-0013-22 Rev
Mar 15, 2024
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2023 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a comple
LSB005722
Feb 20, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
LSB005722
Feb 20, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
LSB005523
Nov 1, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32?F or 0?C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (D
LSB004323
Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0004-22
Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO21-UFRM
May 24, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0020-19 Rev
Aug 12, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev
Aug 12, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev
Aug 12, 2020
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0020-19 Rev
Aug 12, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicab
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0023-20
Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0060-13 Obs
Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
L-TT-0273-19
Nov 15, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: If the D/C Cut Fuses are not properly seated in the correct main relay block location, multiple body electronic systems can be affected. Some systems that may become inoperative or operate abnormally due to a loose or missing D/C Cut Fu
L-TT-0273-19
Nov 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: If the D/C Cut Fuses are not properly seated in the correct main relay block location, multiple body electronic systems can be affected. Some systems that may become inoperative or operate abnormally due to a loose or missing D/C Cut Fu
L-TT-0273-19
Nov 15, 2019
160000 STRUCTURE
TT: If the D/C Cut Fuses are not properly seated in the correct main relay block location, multiple body electronic systems can be affected. Some systems that may become inoperative or operate abnormally due to a loose or missing D/C Cut Fu
L-TT-0265-19
Jul 18, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-TT-0265-19
Jul 18, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investig
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-SB-0001-18-Rev
Jul 1, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 01, 2019 Rev1: G1668 Applicability has been updated to include 2019 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. G2158 The Techstream Preparation and Process Overview sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions
L-TT-0263-19
Jun 25, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: The new 12V Battery Warranty Testers (DSS-5000 & DCA-8000) require certain information to generate a test result and warranty code. Below is an explanation of what information is required when testing a 12V battery on the new Warranty B
L-SB-0028-19_Rev
Jun 4, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 04, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The procedure in this Service Bulletin is a full reformat of the multimedia system. Failure
L-TT-0261-19
May 15, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: While performing the retrofit TSB, and creating the USB stick, it is critical that all files that are included in the .zip folder are extracted in the root directory (not in any folders) of the USB drive.
L-SB-0029-19
May 14, 2019
200000 WHEELS
TSB: Some 2011 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles (including RX350HL, RX450HL, LS460L, and LS600HL) with super chrome wheel finishes may become discolored and/or damaged when aftermarket cleaners, polishes, or brake dust removal products are
L-SB-0020-19
Apr 17, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
L-SB-0020-19
Apr 17, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable
JLH_Dealer Daily
Apr 16, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Certain 2018 Model Year LS 500 and LS 500h Certain 2018 Model Year NX 300 and NX 300h Certain 2018 Model Year RX 350L and RX 450hL Certain 2017 ? 2018 Model Year RX 350 and RX
JLH_Dealer Daily
Apr 16, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Certain 2018 Model Year LS 500 and LS 500h Certain 2018 Model Year NX 300 and NX 300h Certain 2018 Model Year RX 350L and RX 450hL Certain 2017 ? 2018 Model Year RX 350 and RX
JLH_Dealer Daily
Apr 16, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Dealer Daily Message: **UPDATED Dealer Letter Available on TIS** Certain 2018 Model Year LS 500 and LS 500h Certain 2018 Model Year NX 300 and NX 300h Certain 2018 Model Year RX 350L and RX 450hL Certain 2017 ? 2018 Model Year RX 350 and RX
L-SB-0019-19
Apr 12, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Some 2018 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to a rough idle after cold soak. This condition is only present when the vehicle is first started after cold soak. The check engine light will not be present with this con
L-SB-0019-19
Apr 12, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2018 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit a vibration due to a rough idle after cold soak. This condition is only present when the vehicle is first started after cold soak. The check engine light will not be present with this con
L-SB-0018-19
Apr 11, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2018 model year LS500 and LS500h vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an uneven ride height appearance (lean) after parked on an uneven road surface. This condition can be observed when viewed from the rear of the veh
L-SB-0018-19
Apr 11, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Some 2018 model year LS500 and LS500h vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an uneven ride height appearance (lean) after parked on an uneven road surface. This condition can be observed when viewed from the rear of the veh
L-SB-0018-19
Apr 11, 2019
020000 SUSPENSION
TSB: Some 2018 model year LS500 and LS500h vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit an uneven ride height appearance (lean) after parked on an uneven road surface. This condition can be observed when viewed from the rear of the veh
JLH_Clearance Wa
Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
Technical Instructions:
L-SB-0039-18_Rev
Apr 8, 2019
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following transmission-related conditions: ? R to D shift delay when vehicle is cold ? Shift bump when slowing to a stop The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term
L-SB-0039-18_Rev
Apr 8, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following transmission-related conditions: ? R to D shift delay when vehicle is cold ? Shift bump when slowing to a stop The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term
L-SB-0039-18_Rev
Apr 8, 2019
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following transmission-related conditions: ? R to D shift delay when vehicle is cold ? Shift bump when slowing to a stop The Engine Control Module/ECM (SAE Term
L-SB-0017-19
Apr 4, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and c
L-SB-0017-19
Apr 4, 2019
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: Some 2010 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard?. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard?. The wrinkles may trap water and c
L-TT-0253-18_Rev
Feb 6, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to
L-TT-0253-18_Rev
Feb 6, 2019
353000 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TT: The microphone circuit passes through the DCM before reaching the radio/navigation system. To simplify the diagnosis of the microphone, Safety Connect SOS button lights, and DCM (telematics transceiver) inoperative conditions, refer to
LEXUS LS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS LS across all model years (1998, 2025).
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Total Recalls
293
Total Complaints
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Investigations
21
Reported Crashes
3
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS LS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
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| 2025 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 5 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2018 (current) | 2 | 20 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 7 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 8 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 6 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2010 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 23 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 59 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 58 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 26 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 11 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2002 | 2 | 10 | View |
| 2001 | 2 | 3 | View |
| 2000 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 1996 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 1995 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 1994 | 0 | 6 | View |