Lexus LS500 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints and 3 safety recalls on file for the Lexus LS500, across 4 model years (2018–2021). The 2018 model year has the most complaints (4). The most reported problem area overall is service brakes.
Lexus LS500 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No LS500 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2018 LS500: 4 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2019 LS500: 3 complaints, 3 recalls
- 2021 LS500: 1 complaint, 0 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 LS500 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Wheels | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Lexus LS500 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 LS500 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2020 LS500 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2019 LS500 | 3 | 3 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2018 LS500 | 4 | 2 | — | Wheels |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus LS500 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2018 (4), 2019 (3), 2021 (1). 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 LS500?
Service Brakes, with 2 complaints across 2 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS500 have?
3 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.