8 NHTSA safety recalls cover the Lexus LS, across model years 2018–2025. Every recall repair is free at any Lexus dealer.
Is yours affected? Check your LS by VIN — or pick your model year below for every recall, complaint and fix.
Recalls and owner complaints by model year
Of the Lexus LS model years, the 2018 drew the most owner complaints (14).
Recalls: NHTSA campaigns covering each Lexus LS model year on this page. Complaints: owner reports filed with NHTSA for that model year, including trims and variants sold under the model name (e.g. an F-150 page counts F-150 Raptor). Separate scales: compare the shape, not the heights across panels.
| Model year | Recalls | Owner complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 0 | 8 |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 0 | 5 |
| 2013 | 0 | 5 |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| 2016 | 0 | 5 |
| 2017 | 0 | no data |
| 2018 | 3 | 14 |
| 2019 | 3 | 4 |
| 2020 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 5 |
| 2022 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| 2026 | 0 | 0 |
What these recalls fix, grouped by the vehicle system NHTSA files them under:
Subaru Solterra 2022-2026 models with Panoramic View Monitor may have rearview camera that freezes or shows blank screen in reverse, increasing crash risk. Dealers will update software for free.
Toyota is recalling certain 2023-2025 Camry models with a software error that may cause critical warnings like speed, brake, and tire pressure to not display, increasing crash risk. Owners can get free software updates or panel replacements.
Toyota recalls 2021 Lexus LS vehicles with Executive Package for potential air bag deployment issues during crashes. Owners must have seat inspected by dealer for free repair to prevent injury risk.
Toyota recalls 2023 Mirai models with rearview camera issues that may cause crashes due to delayed image display. Owners must update software via dealer.
Toyota recalls 2020 Highlander Hybrids with deactivated stability control that may cause crashes. Owners must update software free via dealer by May 27, 2022.
When the Lexus LS recalls were issued, by year — a cluster usually means one defect recalled in stages or across a platform.
Owners have filed 68 complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus LS; the most reported area is service brakes. These are reports, not recalls: they are how NHTSA spots defects.
We have 8 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the Lexus LS, covering model years 2018–2025. The most recent was issued Oct 30, 2025 (Back Over Prevention).
The 2019 Lexus LS has the most, with 3 recalls on record. Every model year with a recall is listed on this page with links to each one.
By system: Back Over Prevention (2), Fuel System, Gasoline (2), Electrical System (1), Air Bags (1).
None of these recalls carries an NHTSA do-not-drive or park-outside warning, but each fixes a safety defect, so book the free repair promptly.
Run a VIN recall check: enter your 17-character VIN to see the recalls on record for your exact year, then confirm at NHTSA.gov which are still unrepaired on your vehicle. Any Lexus dealer can also look it up.
Yes. Federal law requires Lexus to fix safety recalls free of charge at any authorized Lexus dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age or how many owners it has had.