Lexus Ls400 years to avoid
The Lexus Ls400 years to avoid are 1993, 1994, 1998, 1995 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2001 is the cleanest year on record.
424
Total complaints
4
Recall campaigns
1990–2001
Years covered
4
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Ls400 years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | High complaint rate | 83 | |
| 1994 | High complaint rate | 76 | |
| 1998 | High complaint rate | 52 | |
| 1995 | High complaint rate | 48 |
Every Ls400 year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 2 | 1 | |
| 2000 | 16 | 1 | |
| 1999 | 27 | 1 | |
| 1998avoid | 52 | 1 | |
| 1997 | 23 | 2 | |
| 1996 | 24 | 2 | |
| 1995avoid | 48 | 2 | |
| 1994avoid | 76 | 0 | |
| 1993avoid | 83 | 0 | |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 | |
| 1991 | 27 | 0 | |
| 1990 | 36 | 1 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Ls400 years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Ls400 years to avoid are 1993, 1994, 1998, 1995. The cleanest year on record is 2001.
What is the best year for the Lexus Ls400?
By complaint volume, 2001 has the cleanest NHTSA record among Ls400 years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus Ls400 have?
Across all model years, the Ls400 has 4 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 424 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.