Lexus LS years to avoid and best years
Newer Lexus LS years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones. 2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (10 complaints). Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 3 complaints). The Lexus LS 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet. On the 2018 Lexus LS, 1 of 10 complaints name Electrical system.
Data as of .
2019
2015
2014
2025–26
Lexus LS reliability by year
Each year is complaints filed in that year’s first 3 years on the road, divided by however many of those years have passed. A model year younger than 3 years is too early to compare, so it is left out of the years named as having the fewest or the most complaints. Recalls are a separate count. The numbers are for the US-market Lexus LS. How we count.
By model year
| Year | Per year on the road | Complaints | Recalls | Most-filed complaint | Avg. combined MPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Too early | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 21 |
| 2025 Too early | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23.3 |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23.3 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 2 | — | 23.6 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 22.7 |
| 2021 → | 0 | 5 | 1 | Engine | 24.3 |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 1 | — | 24.5 |
| 2019 Fewest | 0 | 1 | 1 | Engine | 24.5 |
| 2018 → Most | 2 | 10 | 2 | Electrical system | 24.5 |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.5 |
| 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.8 |
| 2015 Fewest | 0 | 2 | 0 | Service brakes | 18.8 |
| 2014 Fewest | 0 | 3 | 0 | Engine | 18.8 |
| 2013 → | 0 | 5 | 0 | Service brakes | 18.8 |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 18.8 |
Years with a → link have a full model-year page.
What owners file about
Generations
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 or 5W-20
- Tire size
- 235/50R18 (LS 460 base), 245/45R19 (optional)
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 20V-012 covers certain 2013-2015 Lexus LS460 vehicles among many Toyota and Lexus models: the low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers replace the fuel pump free of charge. Separately, Lexus customer support program 23LE04 covers brake booster and brake booster pump assemblies on certain 2013-2017 LS460 vehicles (and other listed Lexus models) when specific diagnostic trouble codes are stored; if the condition is verified, the booster and/or pump are replaced under the program terms.
- Body styles
- Sedan
- Oil
- 0W-20 (LS 500; 5W-20 acceptable temporarily if 0W-20 unavailable)
- Tire size
- 245/50RF19 (base), 245/45RF20 (20-inch and F SPORT) front / 245/50RF19 (base), 245/45RF20 (20-inch), 275/40RF20 (F SPORT staggered) rear
Known issues for this generation
NHTSA recall 19V-134 covers certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires that have a sidewall reinforcement layer: the tire-on-wheel assembly process may have cracked that layer, which can let the tread separate. If the tread separates, handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash. Lexus dealers replace the affected tires free of charge. Recall 24V-275 covers certain 2018-2021 LS500 and 2018-2020 LS500 Hybrid vehicles with the Executive Package: interference in the front passenger seat assembly can cause the Occupant Classification System sensor to misdetect the occupant, which may result in improper air bag deployment. Dealers inspect and repair the seat as needed free of charge. Low-pressure fuel pump recalls 20V-012 and 20V-682 also include certain LS500 and LS500h model years among a much larger multi-model campaign.
Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus LS years have fewer owner complaints?
Among years old enough to compare, the fewest complaints per year are 2019 at 0 (from 1 complaint), 2015 at 0 (from 2 complaints), and 2014 at 0 (from 3 complaints).
Which Lexus LS year has the most owner complaints?
2018 has the most complaints per year, at 2 (10 complaints). On the 2018 Lexus LS, 1 of 10 complaints name Electrical system.
How do Lexus LS owner complaints compare by year?
Newer Lexus LS years have more owner complaints per year than the older ones.
Which Lexus LS years are too early to compare?
The Lexus LS 2025 and 2026 model years are too early to compare: none has had 3 full years on the road yet.
What generation is the 2015 Lexus LS?
4th generation XF40 (model years 2007-2017).
What oil does a Lexus LS 500 take?
The 2018+ LS 500 owner's manual specifies SAE 0W-20; capacity with filter is about 6.7 qt (RWD) or 7.5 qt (AWD).