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2018 Lexus LS

Verified July 23, 2026Sources: NHTSA · EPA · vPIC

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Safety
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not rated
Recalls
2
on record
MPG
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combined

Open recalls on record

2 safety recalls. Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer — check the VIN before you buy.

Recalls2
Complaints10
Safety
Fuel

Vehicle Summary

2018 Lexus LS

2 recalls
10 complaints

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Safety record at a glance

Recall campaigns
2
Owner complaints
10
Complaints citing a crash
0

These are raw counts from NHTSA records. They are not normalised by how many of these vehicles are on the road, so a model that sold in large numbers will tend to show more of everything. We do not publish a composite safety or reliability score.

2 Recalls on Record

These recalls have been issued by the manufacturer. Contact any authorized dealer to verify they have been completed — repairs are free.

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Safety recalls

2 NHTSA campaigns affecting this model year.

  • 19V134000high

    Tire/wheel issue

    TIRES:SIDEWALL

    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.

  • 24V275000high

    Airbag system issue

    AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER

    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."

Consumer complaints

10 owner reports filed with NHTSA.

10
Total
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries

Most reported components

  • ELECTRICAL3
  • WHEELS/TIRES2
  • SEAT BELTS1
  • OTHER1
  • FUEL SYSTEM1

Normal Range

10 consumer complaints filed with NHTSA.

Most reported problems

electrical issues (battery, wiring, infotainment)3
tire or wheel problems2
seat belt or seat issues1

Specifications & ratings

Specifications

Body class
Unknown
Drive type
Unknown
Engine
0L 0-cyl
Fuel type
Unknown
Transmission
Unknown
Seats
0

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Safety timeline

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  1. Recall

    Recall 24V275000

    Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

  2. Recall

    Recall 19V134000

    If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.