Lexus LS years to avoid
The Lexus LS years to avoid are 2008, 2007 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2024 is the cleanest year on record.
292
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1994–2025
Years covered
2
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
LS years to avoid
Every LS year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus LS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the LS years to avoid are 2008, 2007. The cleanest year on record is 2024.
What is the best year for the Lexus LS?
By complaint volume, 2024 has the cleanest NHTSA record among LS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS have?
Across all model years, the LS has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 292 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.