Lexus LS problems by model year
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
NHTSA has 115 owner complaints and 5 recalls on file for the Lexus LS (2005–2025). The 2007 LS has the most serious complaints, most often about brakes.
- Complaints
- 115
- Recalls
- 5
- Model years
- 19
- Worst year
- 2007
Complaints by model year
Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.
Worst Lexus LS years to buy
Ranked by our severity-weighted complaint score (crashes, fires and injuries count extra — how it works).
- 2007 Lexus LS — 28 complaints, 2 crashes; top problem: Brakes
- 2008 Lexus LS — 26 complaints; top problem: Brakes
Fewest serious complaints among years at least 3 years old: 2020 (0 complaints).
Every Lexus LS model year
| Year | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Recalls | Top problem |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Airbags |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Seats & Seat Belts |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Wheels & Tires |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Engine |
| 2018 LS | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | Engine |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Airbags |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2013 LS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2012 LS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Airbags |
| 2011 LS | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2010 LS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Suspension |
| 2009 LS | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2008 LS | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2007 LS | 28 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | Brakes |
| 2006 LS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | Acceleration & Cruise Control |
| 2005 LS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Most common Lexus LS problem areas (all years)
- Brakes48 complaints
- Engine17 complaints
- Driver Assistance & Safety Tech10 complaints
- Wheels & Tires8 complaints
- Electrical System8 complaints
- Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion8 complaints
- Airbags8 complaints
- Acceleration & Cruise Control7 complaints
- Body & Structure5 complaints
- Suspension4 complaints
Complaint trend
Lexus LS recalls
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: An instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Risk: If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
Other Lexus models
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology