Lexus LS500 years to avoid
No model year of the Lexus LS500 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Lexus LS500 years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Lexus LS500 complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Lexus LS500 problems
All model years combined.
- Wheels2
- Brakes2
- Transmission1
- Fuel system1
- Body1
Lexus LS500 problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | - | 1 | 0 | 0 | |||
| 2019 | - | 3 | Brakes | 3 | 2 | ||
| 2018 | - | 4 | Wheels | 2 | 1 |
Recalls 3
Questions about the Lexus LS500
What years of the Lexus LS500 should you avoid?
No single model year of the Lexus LS500 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Lexus LS500?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Lexus LS500?
Wheels, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by brakes (2) and transmission (1).
How many recalls does the Lexus LS500 have?
3 recalls between 2018 and 2021. The 2019 model year has the most, with 3.
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