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
2021-2025 · 3 model years
Lexus LS 500 Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Lexus LS 500 across 3 model years, and it has 0 recalls. The 2025 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the airbags.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
LS 500 complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common LS 500 problems
Latest LS 500 complaints
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 belt, when pulled and buckled, remains loose with several inches of slack, failing to secure an occupant. This was tested...
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5+ times, stationary and moving. The massage feature (part of the 28-way adjustable seat package) is grayed out, indicating a system fault, likely in the seat's control module or air bladders. No warning lights (e.g., SRS) are on, and no diagnostic codes are retrieved yet. The loose belt poses a severe risk in a collision, as it cannot restrain the occupant, increasing chances of ejection or injury (e.g., head/neck trauma). A dealer visit is planned under warranty, but this manufacturing defect in a new vehicle is alarming. Vehicle was bought new from Lexus of Glendale, Glendale, CA. Photos of the grayed-out controls and slack belt are available. This may affect other 2025 LS500s and warrants investigation to prevent injuries or fatalities.
Spontaneous shatter of tempered glass sunroof.
Questions about the Lexus LS 500
Which Lexus LS 500 years have the most problems?
Which Lexus LS 500 years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2021 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other LS 500 years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Lexus LS 500 problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (2), airbags (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS 500 have?
NHTSA lists no recalls for any Lexus LS 500 model year on file.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data