Lexus LS Hybrid Problems by Year

Source: NHTSA · Updated Feb 18, 2026 · 5 owner complaints analyzed

NHTSA has 5 owner complaints and 8 safety recalls on file for the Lexus LS Hybrid, across 8 model years (2018–2025). The 2019 model year has the most complaints (3). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.

Peak: 2019, with 3 complaints
2018: 0201802019: 3201932020: 0202002021: 0202102022: 0202202023: 0202302024: 0202402025: 220252

n = 5 complaints · Source: NHTSA

Lexus LS Hybrid years to avoid? What the complaint data shows

No LS Hybrid model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.

Model years with the most complaints

  1. 2019 LS Hybrid: 3 complaints, 4 recalls
  2. 2025 LS Hybrid: 2 complaints, 2 recalls

Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.

Most common Lexus LS Hybrid problems (all years)

Problem areaComplaintsModel yearsCrashes
Fuel/propulsion System210
Power Train110
Suspension110
Visibility110
Wheels110

All Lexus LS Hybrid model years

Model yearComplaintsRecallsCrash ratingTop problemCompared with other years
2025 LS Hybrid22—Suspension
2024 LS Hybrid01——
2023 LS Hybrid02——
2022 LS Hybrid01——
2021 LS Hybrid01——
2020 LS Hybrid01——
2019 LS Hybrid34—Fuel/propulsion System
2018 LS Hybrid02——

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Frequently asked questions

Which Lexus LS Hybrid years should you stay away from?

No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2019 (3), 2025 (2). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.

What is the biggest problem with the Lexus LS Hybrid?

Fuel/propulsion System, with 2 complaints across 1 model year.

How many recalls does the Lexus LS Hybrid have?

8 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.