AI DamageLexus LS Hybrid: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lexus LS Hybrid across 9 model years: 0 owner complaints and 200 NHTSA service bulletins, plus repair videos. Pick a year for details.
Model years
Components owners complain about
| Component | Owner complaints | involving a crash | Technical service bulletins (TSB) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | 0 | 0 | 182 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 163 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 150 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 32 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 31 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 9 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Steering | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Vehicle speed control | 0 | 0 | 8 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 7 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
- Service brakes. Pedal feel, ABS operation, leaks, discs and hoses.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- Some 2018 – 2023 model year LC 500, and LC 500h, 2021 – 2023 model year LC 500c, 2018 – 2023 model year LS…
- This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV)…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026
- Some 2022 – 2023 model year LS 500h AWD vehicles are equipped with Lexus Advanced Drive
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h…
- Some 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026
- Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a…
- Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a…
- Some 2024 – 2026 model year GX 550, 2022 – 2026 model year LX 600, and 2025 – 2026 model year LX 700h…
- OBSOLETE NOTICE November 21, 2025
- A new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, LS 500h,…
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Sources: public NHTSA data (USA): service bulletins and owner complaints; YouTube: links to videos credited to their authors. Complaints are owner statements not verified by NHTSA, and describe defects rather than crash damage. Data updated 2026-11-04.