2005 Lexus LS Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other LS years
- Not enough data 11th of 29 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Lexus LS. That ranks 11th out of 29 LS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (2 complaints, 40%), typically at around 1,850 miles. Complaints mention 1 injury. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 5owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2005 Lexus LS problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 40% | 1,850 | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 20% | 200 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 20% | 79,526 | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 20% | 38,500 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2005 Lexus LS recalls (1)
Tap a recall to see the problem, the risk and the fix.
Air bags
Problem: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the srs system is activated during a crash.
Risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the specific srs air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Horn not working. Verified the fuses associated with horn and all or ok.
The car is equipped with the automatic door closing system, which malfunctioned, causing rear side passenger door to be incapable of securely being closed. When the doors are softly partially shut, this system grabs the door and finishes completely shutting the door flush to the outer body of the…
Wheel center cap became loose and fell off; dealer and manufacturer refuse to honor new car warranty. *jb
Paint flaking on band new lexus ls 430 with only 1800 miles. 8jb
I own a 2005 lexus gx470 with 10,000 miles. We have experienced the toyota/lexus "bump/stop" whiplash simulation on a daily basis. Lexus/toyota had been replacing drive shafts on many vehicles which "jump forward" for no reason. Lexus is now saying that this dangerous condition is a "normal design…
Other Lexus LS years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2024 LS | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 LS | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 LS | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 LS | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 LS | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 LS | 15 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2015 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2013 LS | 6 | 0 |
| 2012 LS | 5 | 0 |
| 2011 LS | 9 | 0 |
| 2010 LS | 8 | 0 |
| 2009 LS | 13 | 0 |
| 2008 LS | 43 | 1 |
| 2007 LS | 45 | 1 |
| 2006 LS | 17 | 1 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 LS | 8 | 1 |
| 2003 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 LS | 7 | 0 |
| 2001 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 LS | 3 | 0 |
| 1998 LS | 2 | 0 |
| 1997 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 LS | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 LS | 2 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus LS?
Owners most often report unknown or other, power train, structure problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 2 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2005 Lexus LS?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2005 Lexus LS a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other LS model years, the 2005 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.