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Common Lexus Ls500 problems
Based on the complaints from owners of the Lexus LS500, some common problems with this car include:
- Oil Leaks: Another common problem reported by LS500 owners is oil leaks. Oil leaks can lead to a loss of oil, affecting the engine's lubrication and potentially causing damage if not addressed promptly. Regular inspection and maintenance can help detect and resolve oil leaks early on.
- Transmission Issues: LS500 owners have experienced transmission problems such as harsh shifting or slipping transmission. These issues can impact the vehicle's performance and safety, highlighting the importance of addressing transmission problems promptly to prevent accidents or further damage.
- Electrical Problems: Electrical issues have been reported, including malfunctioning infotainment systems or adaptive headlights. These problems can affect the car's functionality and convenience, requiring software updates or part replacements to resolve them effectively.
- Suspension Issues: Some LS500 owners have reported suspension issues, including vibrations or a rough ride. Suspension problems can affect the car's handling and comfort, making it essential to address these issues to ensure a smooth and safe driving experience.
- Premature Tire Wear: Premature wear on tires has been noted by some LS500 owners. Tire wear can impact the vehicle's performance, fuel efficiency, and safety. Regular tire maintenance and timely replacement can help prevent premature wear and ensure optimal driving conditions.
These common problems with the Lexus LS500 highlight the importance of regular maintenance, prompt attention to any issues that may arise, and proactive measures to ensure the longevity and optimal performance of this luxury sedan. Owners should stay vigilant, address problems promptly, and follow recommended maintenance schedules to enjoy a reliable and well-performing vehicle.
How reliable is the Lexus LS 500?
Lexus Ls500 well Worth driving and Money Worth
Lexus are Great cars This my 3rd Lexus and I wouldn't trade my Ls500 for any other car. Drives smooth,Picks up speed and you don't realize and the car is reliable .
Is the Lexus LS 500 expensive to maintain?
Compared to other luxury manufacturers, Lexus maintenance cost is consistently ranked as one of the lowest in the industry – even when compared with automakers in the non-luxury segment.
What is the recall on the Lexus Ls500?
Lexus has issued a recall for 509 units of its LS 500 luxury sedan from model years 2018-2021 and LS 500h hybrid from model years 2018-2020 because their passenger side front airbags may not deploy in an accident. The recall applies only to versions of the flagship sedan equipped with the Executive Package.
What is the mileage of a Ls500?
AWD is standard, and the hybrid uses a continuously variable automatic transmission. Though official figures for the 2024 model are not yet available, the EPA rates the 2023 version of the rear-drive LS 500 at 18/29/22 mpg city/highway/combined, while the AWD version scores 17/27/21 mpg.
Percentage distribution of complaints by Lexus Ls500 years
We have researched Lexus problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Lexus Ls500 cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Lexus Ls500 model years:
Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Lexus Ls500 model years.
Distribution of the number of complaints by Lexus Ls500 years
We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:
Lexus Ls500 car problems categorized by type of issue
After analysing all complaints related to Lexus Ls500 , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:
- Wheels problems
- Service brakes problems
- Structure problems
The graph below shows statistics for all Lexus Ls500 vehicle components and the number of complaints received.
Distribution of the number of complaints where the accident occurred by Ls500 model years
A total of 1 complaints were registered in which the accident occurred. In the graph you can see the distribution of the number of complaints by model year.
The NHTSA has received 4 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Lexus Ls500 . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Lexus Ls500 vehicles.
List of Lexus Ls500 complaints
Lexus Ls500 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2021-06-01
- Date Complaint: 2022-02-25
- VIN: jthb51ff8j5
- Components: SERVICE BRAKES
- Summary: The contact owns a 2018 Lexus LS500. The contact stated that while depressing the brake pedal, there was an abnormally loud knocking under the vehicle near the suspension. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer however, the mechanic was unable to identify the cause of the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 33,000.
Lexus Ls500 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2019-06-18
- Date Complaint: 2019-07-17
- VIN: JTHC51FF5J5
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: TIRE RECALL. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR FOUR WEEKS NOW. TIRES ARE BACK ORDERED,. THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. I AM ISSUED A LOANER TO DRIVE, BUT IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO KNOW WHEN THE REPAIR WILL BE DONE. IT SEEMS THEY SHOULD HAVE A SUPPLY OF THESE TIRES IF 6300 VEHICLES ARE AFFECTED.
Lexus Ls500 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2019-04-04
- Date Complaint: 2019-04-28
- VIN: JTHB5LFF9J5
- Components: WHEELS
- Summary: RUN FLAT TIRES ON LS 500 2018 HAS MANUFACTURE RECALL "KLC" AND NHTSA RECALL "19V134". THE VEHICLE WILLL BE DRIVEN CONTINUALLY OVER 2,500 MILES AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60MPH FOR 7-8 HOURS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. LEXUS DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESPOND IF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE RECALLED. DRIVE SAFELY IS THE CONCERN.
Lexus Ls500 2018
- Date Of Incident: 2018-09-16
- Date Complaint: 2018-10-09
- Crash: 1
- VIN: JTHC51FFXJ5
- Components: STRUCTURE
- Summary: 2018 LS 500. CONSUMER WRITES WITH REGARD TO POOR DESIGN FEATURES AND HIGH REPAIR COST FOR VEHICLE. *AS NO ANSWER REQUIRED, NHTSA CC'D ON COMPLAINT. *EA *JS *JS
Latest 5 recalls Lexus Ls500
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 5 recalls for different components of the Lexus Ls500.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.
- Model: Lexus Ls500 2018
- Report Received Date: 2020-11-04
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- Model: Lexus Ls500 2019
- Report Received Date: 2020-11-04
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
- Model: Lexus Ls500 2018
- Report Received Date: 2020-01-13
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
- Model: Lexus Ls500 2019
- Report Received Date: 2020-01-13
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
- Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
- Model: Lexus Ls500 2019
- Report Received Date: 2019-07-24
- Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
- Components: ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
- Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- Consequence: Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
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