1998 Lexus LS400 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
No safety recalls list the 1998 Lexus LS400, and owners have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
No safety recalls on record
NHTSA's recall database lists no safety campaigns that include the 1998 Lexus LS400. That is good news, with two caveats: recalls can be issued at any time (this page refreshes daily), and a recall filed under a related model name may not appear here. The VIN check above queries NHTSA directly for your exact vehicle.
45 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 1998 Lexus LS400 have filed 45 complaints with NHTSA; 7 describe a crash. Reports cite 3 injuries and 0 deaths. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 111,553 miles. Complaints peaked in 1999 with 13 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Tl* the contact owns a 1998 lexus ls400. While stationary, the vehicle failed to start. The contact stated that the vehicle started after several attempts were made. The vehicle was taken to an indepe”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 8, 2018 · Electrical system
“Twice, with two different drivers, this vehicle has accelerated/surged at a stop. The vehicle was able to be held steady by pressing the brake as hard as possible, but vehicle still surged and tried t”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, January 15, 2015 · Vehicle speed control
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 1998 Lexus LS (LS 400). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 17 / 23 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 8 cyl, 4 L |
| Transmission | Automatic 5-spd |
Compare Lexus LS400 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus LS400 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1990 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 24 |
| 1991 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 21 |
| 1992 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 8 |
| 1993 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 65 |
| 1994 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 68 |
| 1995 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 39 |
| 1996 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 19 |
| 1997 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 13 |
| 1998 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 45 |
| 1999 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 22 |
| 2000 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 12 |
| 2001 Lexus LS400 | 0 | 2 |
Checking a specific 1998 Lexus LS400
How do I know if my 1998 Lexus LS400 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.
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.
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.
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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.