- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- The risk
- Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Lexus LS Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus LS have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 2 recalls, the latest in April 2024 for the front passenger.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical LS year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Lexus LS recalls 2
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
- The problem
- Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.
- The risk
- If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
- The fix
- 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.
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No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus LS: every year compared
All LS years2018 Lexus LS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus LS | 0 | 2 | C | |
| 2018 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS300 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES300H | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS350 | 1 | 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 2018 Lexus LS
Does the 2018 Lexus LS have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lexus LS: front passenger (April 2024); sidewall (February 2019). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Lexus LS had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Lexus LS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 43 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as 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 2018 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