LEXUS LS (2018) recall — Tires
Toyota is recalling 2018 Lexus LS vehicles with run-flat tires that may have a cracked reinforcement layer, causing tread separation and handling risks. Owners can get free tire replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Toyota is recalling 2018 Lexus LS vehicles with certain run-flat tires that may have a cracked reinforcement layer. This could cause the tire tread to separate, affecting vehicle handling and increasing crash risk. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1225174-lexus-2018-ls-tires-recall-risk-of-handling-issues-from.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1225174-lexus-2018-ls-tires-recall-risk-of-handling-issues-from · Updated October 5, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #19V134000
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“Lexus 2018 LS Tires Recall: Risk of Handling Issues from Tread Separation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 5, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1225174-lexus-2018-ls-tires-recall-risk-of-handling-issues-from. Based on NHTSA recall #19V134000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=19V134000).
Why it’s dangerous
The tire's internal reinforcement layer may crack during manufacturing, causing the tread to separate from the tire. This can reduce vehicle stability and handling, increasing crash risk during normal driving.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2018 Lexus LS vehicles with run-flat tires are affected. Drivers using these tires may face handling issues if the tread separates.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2018 Lexus LS has run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer. The recall started April 26, 2019, and affects vehicles sold between 2018 and 2019.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Lexus Customer Service
Call 1-800-255-3987 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule tire replacement.
Get Free Tire Replacement
Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires at no cost once you contact customer service.
What NHTSA says to do
Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.
Questions people ask
Why is this tire recall happening?
The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in tread separation.
How can I tell if my tire is affected?
Check if your 2018 Lexus LS has run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer. The recall started April 26, 2019.
Do I need to stop using the tires immediately?
No, but owners should contact Lexus customer service to get free tire replacements before the tread separates.
Contact Lexus
We’ve drafted a message you can send Lexus to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 19V134000 — Lexus Lexus Hello, I own a Lexus that is covered by recall 19V134000 from Lexus. The official recall notice states: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #19V134000 (February 27, 2019)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 5, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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