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2018 Lexus LS Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 2018 Lexus LS, and owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

2
safety recalls
14
owner complaints to NHTSA
21–28
MPG combined (EPA)

2 safety recalls for the 2018 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: front passenger

    NHTSA 24V275000 Reported 509 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    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…

    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…

  2. Tires: sidewall and tires

    NHTSA 19V134000 Reported 6,296 vehicles potentially affected Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

    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…

14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 2018 Lexus LS have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 15,937 miles. Complaints peaked in 2019 with 4 filed that year.

Most-reported components

What owners are reporting

“At 55,310 miles the car stalled without warning while driving at low speed. The car was towed to a Lexus dealership and it was reported by the dealer after inspection that the engine had seized. The v”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, July 20, 2026 · Engine

“The contact owns a 2018 Lexus LS 500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle coasted and was steered over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart”

Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 20, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling

Fuel economy and specs

EPA ratings for the 2018 Lexus LS (LS 500, LS 500 AWD, LS 500h, LS 500h AWD). Ranges cover every tested configuration.

Combined21–28 mpg
City / Highway18–25 / 27–33
FuelPremium
EPA classMidsize Cars
Engine6 cyl, 3.4/3.5 L
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S10); Automatic (S10)

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 2018 Lexus LS

How do I know if my 2018 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. 2 campaigns currently list the 2018 Lexus LS; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

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 19V134000).

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.