repaired · 2022 Q4
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 Lexus LS500Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 4 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus LS500, most often about the wheels. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 25, 2022. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lexus LS500 has problems
4 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
2Wheels
1Service brakes
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Wheels | 2 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2018 Lexus LS500 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 LS500 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 LS500 median. How we score
'18'19'20'21
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What LS500 owners report
Recent wheels complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TIRE RECALL. CAR HAS BEEN AT THE DEALER FOR FOUR WEEKS NOW. TIRES ARE BACK ORDERED,. THEY CANNOT TELL ME WHEN THEY WILL BE AVAILABLE. I AM ISSUED A LOANER TO DRIVE, BUT IT IS VERY FRUSTRATING NOT TO KNOW WHEN THE REPAIR WILL BE DONE. IT SEEMS THEY SHOULD HAVE A SUPPLY OF THESE TIRES IF 6300…
RUN FLAT TIRES ON LS 500 2018 HAS MANUFACTURE RECALL "KLC" AND NHTSA RECALL "19V134". THE VEHICLE WILLL BE DRIVEN CONTINUALLY OVER 2,500 MILES AT SPEEDS IN EXCESS OF 60MPH FOR 7-8 HOURS WITH FAMILY MEMBERS. LEXUS DEALER IS UNABLE TO RESPOND IF THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE ARE RECALLED. DRIVE SAFELY IS…
Own a 2018 LS500?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.