repaired · 2026 Q1
Occupant classification: front passenger
Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
2018 Lexus LS HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus LS Hybrid. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 24V-275 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2024. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lexus LS Hybrid has problems
0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
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Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Lexus LS Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2022 Q1
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2018 vs. every other LS Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LS Hybrid median. How we score
'18'19'20'21'22'23'24'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2018 Lexus LS Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
Own a 2018 LS Hybrid?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.