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2004 Lexus LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

1 safety recall lists the 2004 Lexus LS, and owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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safety recall
8
owner complaints to NHTSA
1 / 0
complaints citing a crash / fire
18
MPG combined (EPA)

1 safety recall for the 2004 Lexus LS

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Air bags

    NHTSA 06V096000 Reported 133 vehicles potentially affected TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC.

    On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may…

    Remedy: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

8 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2004 Lexus LS have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 54,903 miles. Complaints peaked in 2007 with 3 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“Sometimes, the car's RPM goes up to 4 and stays there as the car is unable to shift into the next gear. So, the car is not really accelerating at times when this happens. I have to pull over and turn”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 22, 2023 · Engine

“2004 lexus ls430 vehicle stalled and would not restart immediately on the road presenting dangerous condition. Engine would crank but not restart. Vehicle would restart the next day. This happened twi”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, March 23, 2021 · Engine

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2004 Lexus LS (LS 430). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined18 mpg
City / Highway16 / 23
FuelPremium
EPA classLarge Cars
Engine8 cyl, 4.3 L
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)

Compare Lexus LS model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LS model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1994 Lexus LS04
1995 Lexus LS02
1996 Lexus LS01
1997 Lexus LS01
1998 Lexus LS02
1999 Lexus LS03
2000 Lexus LS01
2001 Lexus LS03
2002 Lexus LS07
2003 Lexus LS01
2004 Lexus LS18
2005 Lexus LS15
2006 Lexus LS117
2007 Lexus LS145
2008 Lexus LS143
2009 Lexus LS013
2010 Lexus LS08
2011 Lexus LS09
2012 Lexus LS05
2013 Lexus LS05
2014 Lexus LS03
2015 Lexus LS03
2016 Lexus LS05
2018 Lexus LS214
2019 Lexus LS11
2020 Lexus LS10
2021 Lexus LS15
2023 Lexus LS21
2024 Lexus LS20
2025 Lexus LS21

Checking a specific 2004 Lexus LS

How do I know if my 2004 Lexus LS has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2004 Lexus LS; your car may already have been repaired under it.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 06V096000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Lexus models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.