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2019 Lexus LSProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2019 Lexus LS, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 24V-275 the manufacturer reports only 80% of affected cars repaired.

2019 Lexus LS
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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 80%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage19kEngine, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 17, 2024. Updated daily. Photo: Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Lexus LS has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Engine10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2019 Lexus LS 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.

80%repaired · 2026 Q1

Occupant classification: front passenger

Recall 24V-275 · Apr 17, 2024 · 509 vehicles · 407 repaired

Risk. Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2019 vs. every other LS 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 median. How we score

'94'95'96'97'98'99'00'01'02'03'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'18'19'20'21'23'24'25
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LS owners report

Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 45 MPH, the vehicle decelerated to 20 MPH and made a knocking sound. The contact was able to drive 15 MPH and pulled over off the roadway. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was towed to the…
Complaint 11561359 · Dec 21, 2023 · 19,000 miles

Own a 2019 LS?

Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.