Lexus LS500: problems, complaints, bulletins
Summary for the Lexus LS500 across 6 model years: 0 owner complaints and 120 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 | 166 |
| Electrical system | 0 | 0 | 58 |
| Engine | 0 | 0 | 23 |
| Wheels | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Structure | 0 | 0 | 12 |
| Air bags | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Backover prevention | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Powertrain | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Service brakes | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Fuel system | 0 | 0 | 10 |
| Engine and cooling | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tires | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Forward collision avoidance | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Communication | 0 | 0 | 5 |
What to check before buying
- Electrical system. Scan all modules, test the battery and alternator, inspect connectors near the impact zone.
- Engine. Cold start, unusual noises, oil leaks and engine codes.
- Wheels. Wheel runout, cracks, signs of a wheel strike.
- Structure. Rails, pillars, panel gaps, signs of pulling or welding.
Manufacturer service bulletins
Bulletin titles as filed with NHTSA.
- TSB
- TSB
- OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023
- TSB
- DL
- TSB
- TSB
- TSB
- OBSOLETE NOTICE December 08, 2022
- TSB
- TSB
- TSB
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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.