Research · 3 model years

Lexus LS500Every model year, 2018–2020

Across the 3 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns and 4 owner complaints for the Lexus LS500. The 2018 model year has the most complaints (4).

01 —Model years

Lexus LS500 years compared

Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes	NCAP overall	MPG comb.
2020	1	0	0	Not rated	22
2019	3	0	0	Not rated	—
2018	2	4	1	Not rated	22

Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Oct 27, 2026

02 —Complaints by year

NHTSA complaints per model year

Newer years have had less time on the road

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Model year	NHTSA complaints
2018	4
2019	0
2020	0

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Oct 27, 2026

03 —Recent recalls

Latest recalls for the 2020 LS500

1 campaign

20V-682

Fuel system

Free remedy

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Fuel system, gasolineReported Nov 4, 2020NHTSA 20V682000

All 2020 recalls

Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Oct 27, 2026

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