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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

YearWhyComplaints
2008High complaint rate59
2007High complaint rate58

Every LS year

YearComplaintsRecalls
202532
202402
202312
202151
202001
201911
2018192
201670
201530
201430
201380
201260
2011120
201090
2009230
2008avoid591
2007avoid581
2006261
200562
2004112
200311
2002102
200132
200012
199931
199821
199710
199630
199520
199460

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.