Lexus LS

Lexus LS
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The Lexus LS has an engine with a displacement of 4,610 cc and 8 cylinders. It is 5,033 mm long, seats 5 and has a top speed of 250 km/h. In Norway, 2 were registered new between 2019 and 2021, with a peak of 1 in 2019. Two recall campaigns are listed with the US NHTSA.

Technical data
ManufacturerToyota
FuelPetrol
Kerb weight (average for cars registered in Finland)2,021 kg
Displacement4,610 cc
Cylinders8
Top speed250 km/h
Dimensions and layout
Length5,034 mm
Width1,877 mm
Height1,467 mm
Seats5
Doors4

New registrations by country (2025)

Number of Lexus LS cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.

CountryRegistrations
United Kingdom33
Denmark1

Source: EEA COâ‚‚ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.

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Common problems & reliability

US owners have filed 26 complaints for the Lexus LS, most often about unknown or other, wheels, electrical system, tires. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy. In the UK, 88% of Lexus LSs pass their MOT test first time, based on 543 inspections in 2023. (2023 is the most recent annual release published by the DfT.)

Based on real owner complaints and inspection data, not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain), DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).

Recalls & safety

2 in the US-market NHTSA database, which may not apply to European versions for the Lexus LS. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.

  • AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGERUS · NHTSAModel years 2018–2019, 2021

    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."

    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.

    NHTSA campaign 24V275000 · reported 17/04/2024

  • TIRES:SIDEWALLUS · NHTSAModel year 2018

    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.

    Remedy: 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.

    NHTSA campaign 19V134000 · reported 27/02/2019

Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.

Frequently asked questions

What is the top speed of the Lexus LS?
The Lexus LS has a rated top speed of 250 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Lexus LS?
The Lexus LS is 5,034 mm long, 1,877 mm wide and 1,467 mm tall.
How much does the Lexus LS weigh?
The Lexus LS has a kerb weight of about 2,021 kg.
How many seats does the Lexus LS have?
The Lexus LS has 5 seats.