Is the Lexus LS Reliable?

Q: Is the Lexus LS reliable?

The Lexus LS scores 89/100 on the VinCheckEngine reliability index, which rates as "Excellent" for the 2001–2026 model years. Run a free VIN report at vincheckengine.com for vehicle-specific analysis.

Q: What year LS is most reliable?

Among recently analyzed years, the 2025 Lexus LS scored highest with a reliability score of 95/100. Fewer recalls and complaints were reported for that model year.

Q: How many miles does a LS last?

With regular maintenance, most Lexus LS owners report 150,000–200,000+ miles of reliable service. High-mileage examples frequently appear at auction. Always verify with a VIN history report before purchasing a used LS.

2001–2026 reliability analysis based on NHTSA safety recalls and owner complaints.

89/100

Excellent

Reliability Score

Total Recalls

Owner Complaints

Reported Injuries

Reported Deaths

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Lexus LS Reliability by Year

Model Year	Recalls	Complaints	Injuries	Deaths	Reliability Score	Rating
2026	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
2025	1	0	—	—	95	Excellent
2024	2	0	—	—	90	Excellent
2023	1	0	—	—	95	Excellent
2022	—	—	—	—	Not enough data
2021	1	2	—	—	93	Excellent
2020	1	0	—	—	95	Excellent
2019	3	2	1	—	83	Excellent
2018	3	12	—	—	73	Good
2017	—	—	—	—	Not enough data

Reliability scores are proprietary to VinCheckEngine and incorporate multiple weighted safety signals.

How the LS Compares to Similar Vehicles

Lexus LS89/100

Luxury Category Average70/100

The LS scores 19 points above the average luxury — a strong result.

Known Lexus LS Reliability Issues

The following components appear most frequently in owner complaints filed with NHTSA:

WHEELS

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

ENGINE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Based on 16 owner complaints across recent model years.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Lexus LS reliable?+

The Lexus LS scores 89/100 on our reliability index — rated "Excellent." Across 10 recently analyzed model years, it accumulated 12 recall campaigns and 16 owner complaints in the NHTSA database.

What year LS is most reliable?+

Among the years analyzed, the 2025 LS achieved the highest reliability score of 95/100 with 1 recall and 0 complaints.

How many miles does a LS last?+

With consistent maintenance, most Lexus LS owners report 150,000 to 200,000+ miles of service life. Checking the VIN of any specific used LS will reveal its actual mileage history and any title events.

More Lexus LS Research

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Check a Specific Lexus LS VIN

Model-level reliability scores show general trends. A VIN-specific report reveals the exact history of any individual vehicle — accidents, odometer records, auction events, and open recalls.

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