The Lemon Index2021 Lexus LS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 33% |
| Tires | 33% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
24V275000 Apr 2024 Air Bags / Sensor / Occupant Classification / Front Passenger
Defect. 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 Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk. 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.
Manufacturer communications 95
Lexus filed 95 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S10) | RWD | 18 / 29 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Auto (S10) | AWD | 17 / 27 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | RWD | 25 / 33 / 28 | Premium | $2,750 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S10) | AWD | 23 / 29 / 26 | Premium | $3,000 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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