- The problem
- Sabersport is recalling 16,270 combination corner and bumper lamp assemblies of various part numbers sold for use as aftermarket equipment for various passenger vehicles. These headlamps fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment." These lamps do not contain the required amber side reflectors.
- The risk
- Decreased lighting visibility may result in a vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Sabersport will notify owners and offer a full refund for the noncompliant combination lamps. The safety recall began on may 11, 2009. Owners may contact sabersport at 1-909-598-7589.
Vehicle safety record
1999 Lexus LS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1999 Lexus LS with NHTSA, most often about the acceleration & cruise control (3). Those complaints describe 2 crashes and 1 injury. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2009 for the exterior lighting. For comparison, the 1998 has 2 and the 2000 has 1.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical LS year, for its age
#286 most complained-about 1999 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 2
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1999 Lexus LS problems
Share of all 3 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1999 Lexus LS recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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3 complaints about the 1999 Lexus LS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
While slowly making a turn with my foot on the brake my car surged forward. I tried to control the car by pushing my foot on the brake as hard as I could without success. I was able to stop the car from moving only by putting it on park. The surge was very sudden and uncontrollable. This is second time it happened. Please investigate. *Tr
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 lexus ls. The contact stated that while the brakes were depressed the vehicle suddenly accelerated and crashed into the proceeding vehicle. The driver was inured. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who performed a diagnostic test that was unable to locate a failure code. The vehicle was not repaired. The vin was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 125,000.
I was driving and the vehicle in front of me stopped. I took my right foot off the accelerator and placed in on the break. When I applied pressure to the break, the car continued to accelerate and hit the car in front of me. The damage to my car is probably in the $10,000 range. *Nm
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years1999 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Lexus LS | 3 | 1 | F | |
| 1999 Lexus RX300 | 221 | 7 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS300 | 38 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus ES300 | 37 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus RX | 35 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LS400 | 22 | 1 | F | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus GS400 | 17 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX470 | 14 | 1 | C | Compare |
| 1999 Lexus LX | 5 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 1999 Lexus LS
Does the 1999 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1999 Lexus LS: exterior lighting (April 2009). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1999 Lexus LS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the acceleration & cruise control (3).
How many complaints has the 1999 Lexus LS had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on April 21, 2006 and the latest on June 13, 2020. Of these, 2 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 1 injury and 0 deaths.
Is the 1999 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 24 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Lexus LS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus LS years have the most complaints?
2021 (5), 1994 (4), 1999 (3). See every Lexus LS year compared.
What should I do if my 1999 Lexus LS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data