The worst 2020 Lexus LS problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
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Recalls 1
Air bags: sensor: occupant classification: front passenger
- What is wrong
- 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."
- Risk
- Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 24V275000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Lexus LS 33
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Some 2018 – 2023 model year LC 500, and LC 500h, 2021 – 2023 model year LC 500c, 2018 – 2023 model year LS...
- Obsolete notice
- Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a...
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a...
- Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot...
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air...
- To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to...
- The Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset is a feature that allows the registration of new keys when all master...
- Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The...
- Obsolete notice
2020 Lexus LS fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6‑cyl Hybrid | RWD | 25 | 33 | 28 |
| 3.5L 6‑cyl Hybrid | AWD | 23 | 31 | 26 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | RWD | 19 | 30 | 23 |
| 3.4L 6‑cyl | AWD | 18 | 27 | 21 |
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Questions about the 2020 Lexus LS
Is the 2020 Lexus LS reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2020 Lexus LS.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Lexus LS?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus LS have?
1 recall, covering air bags.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lexus LS get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Lexus LS range from 21 to 28 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl hybrid, RWD) gets 25 city and 33 highway.
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