https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus LS. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 03:29:03 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2166273 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Purchased a used 2008 Lexus LS460 and within about two hours the vehicle abruptly and completely shut down while driving in traffic, with no warning and no practical ability to predict the failure or safely pull off the road. Near collisions were narrowly avoided only because other drivers swerved or slammed on brakes. At the time of purchase there were no warning lights illuminated, but immediate https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2159551 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My ABS Brake System warning lights all came on a few days ago, giving me error codes c1253 and c1256. These codes pertain to a manufacturers defect with Lexus, wherein Lexus generated a customer convenience program that said any LS460 that is less than 10 yrs old OR less than 150k miles can be brought to any dealer and have this brake system replaced at Lexus expense. Please see the attached Lexus https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2159552 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT My ABS Brake System warning lights all came on a few days ago, giving me error codes c1253 and c1256. These codes pertain to a manufacturers defect with Lexus, wherein Lexus generated a customer convenience program that said any LS460 that is less than 10 yrs old OR less than 150k miles can be brought to any dealer and have this brake system replaced at Lexus expense. Please see the attached Lexus https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2156509 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT A known issue with the Brake Actuator failing. Lexus/Toyota will not fix. Family driven vehicle that Im afraid could result in accident https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2148703 Fri, 14 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT Odometer Fraud. The contact purchased a 1993 N/A Lexus LS400. It was discovered that there was a mileage discrepancy. The vehicle was a private sale. At the time of purchase, the mileage was 60,000, and at the time of registration, it was discovered that the mileage was 150,000. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2144372 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out! https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2144373 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My dashboard is melting which creates a glare while driving! Unable to see threw front windshield do to the glare from the sun reflecting off the dash! All interior trim components starts melting inside the car when it's hot outside! Also my brake actuator and abs braking system went out! https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#recall-25V744000-lexus-lexus-ls-2025 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#recall-25V744000-lexus-lexus-ls-2023 Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2143888 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 70,440 Vehicle: 2018 Lexus LS500 In November 2021, I purchased this vehicle with approximately 19,000 miles. Routine maintenance was performed every 7,500 miles. At approximately 44,000 miles (in 2023), the vehicle experienced severe engine failure following warning lights for Parking Support Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction, Check Engi https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2143889 Tue, 28 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT VIN: [XXX] Current Mileage: 70,440 Vehicle: 2018 Lexus LS500 In November 2021, I purchased this vehicle with approximately 19,000 miles. Routine maintenance was performed every 7,500 miles. At approximately 44,000 miles (in 2023), the vehicle experienced severe engine failure following warning lights for Parking Support Brake Malfunction, Secondary Collision Brake System Malfunction, Check Engi https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2142718 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2007 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while responding. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, but no diagnostic trouble codes were retrieved; however, the contact was informed that the failure was related to the knock sensors. The contact related the failure to TSB: L-SB-0122-17, which the contact stated was https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2142703 Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Driver's seat is painful after 15 minutes. It is available for inspection. Causing shifting of position and pinching of nerves reduced feeling to foot. Problem has not been confirmed by dealer. Vehicle has been inspected by manufactures dealer. Problem first appeared 7/26/2025 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2139779 Tue, 14 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT 1. Component is a sealant on the valley plate that covers a coolant passage, discovered when cabin heat not providing heat. 2. Coolant valley leak can lead to severe engine damage and mechanical failure, potentially causing the vehicle to stop working and increasing the risk of accidents. 3. Open sources appear a coolant valley leak is common with Lexus LS & GX 460, LX 570, "F" series cars and LC https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2137908 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle brake, ABS, lights are on the dashboard, Lexus has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the brake actuator being faulty causing internal damage to the ABS, junction box this is a $5000 repair, upon my research I find that service bulletin were issued years ago about this from Lexus and they reimbursed or repaired these issues during a good will campagne they initiated, was advised https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2137909 Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT My vehicle brake, ABS, lights are on the dashboard, Lexus has deemed the vehicle unsafe to drive due to the brake actuator being faulty causing internal damage to the ABS, junction box this is a $5000 repair, upon my research I find that service bulletin were issued years ago about this from Lexus and they reimbursed or repaired these issues during a good will campagne they initiated, was advised https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2134378 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This particular model 2009 Lexus LS460 apparently has an issue with the ABS system module (ABS Brake pump actuator) and when it fails it is like a domino effect not to mention having to reprogram the cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is rampant with this year and model, not only is it expensive to fix (4k) the part alone is over 1k. If the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2134379 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This particular model 2009 Lexus LS460 apparently has an issue with the ABS system module (ABS Brake pump actuator) and when it fails it is like a domino effect not to mention having to reprogram the cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is rampant with this year and model, not only is it expensive to fix (4k) the part alone is over 1k. If the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2134380 Fri, 26 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT This particular model 2009 Lexus LS460 apparently has an issue with the ABS system module (ABS Brake pump actuator) and when it fails it is like a domino effect not to mention having to reprogram the cars whole computer system all over again, I researched this issue and found that the issue is rampant with this year and model, not only is it expensive to fix (4k) the part alone is over 1k. If the https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2132490 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2025 Lexus LS500, with only 500 miles, has two serious defects in the front passenger seat, creating a safety hazard. The massage function is non-functional, grayed out in the infotainment system, and the seat belt fails to tighten or retract, leaving significant slack when buckled. Issues appeared during normal city driving (dry conditions, <10 mph, no accidents or modifications). The seat bel https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2132491 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2025 Lexus LS500, with only 500 miles, has two serious defects in the front passenger seat, creating a safety hazard. The massage function is non-functional, grayed out in the infotainment system, and the seat belt fails to tighten or retract, leaving significant slack when buckled. Issues appeared during normal city driving (dry conditions, <10 mph, no accidents or modifications). The seat bel https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2132492 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT My 2025 Lexus LS500, with only 500 miles, has two serious defects in the front passenger seat, creating a safety hazard. The massage function is non-functional, grayed out in the infotainment system, and the seat belt fails to tighten or retract, leaving significant slack when buckled. Issues appeared during normal city driving (dry conditions, <10 mph, no accidents or modifications). The seat bel https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#recall-25V595000-lexus-lexus-ls-2025 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2119772 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Lexus LS 460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the brake booster and brake booster pump. The vehicle was not repai https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2119773 Tue, 12 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2015 Lexus LS 460. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the ABS, and the Pre-Collision System (PCS) warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over to the shoulder of the roadway, where the failure persisted. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed failures with the brake booster and brake booster pump. The vehicle was not repai https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2100928 Mon, 16 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT The contact owns a 2014 Lexus LS 460. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the ABS and several other warning lights illuminated, with a message to “Stop Driving Vehicle” displayed. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed and determined that the ABS actuator needed to be replaced. The mechanic referred the contact to a dealer for a https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2093144 Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT unknown https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2092352 Thu, 15 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT The battery died and we have replaced it with 3 new batteries and something keeps draining the battery. We have had multiple mechanics come and try to figure out what is going on with it, checked the alternator, checked every fuse, checked everything and no one can figure it out https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2088069 Thu, 01 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT Brake actuator along with various other messages displayed https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-ls#complaint-2082915 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me