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2025 Lexus LS

HybridGas
Midsize Cars
4 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
74 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical3
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA3
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA25 mpg
20262025202420232022202120202019201820172016

The 2025 Lexus LS is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize car with 4 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the LS 500h AWD, is EPA-rated at 25 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 3 complaints, most often about the seat belts.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
LS 500h AWDHybridAWD3.5L 6-cyl + 311V Li-Ion222925$3,100
LS 500h AWDHybridAWD3.5L 6-cyl + 311V Li-Ion222925$3,100
LS 500GasRWD3.4L 6-cyl turbo182922$3,500
LS 500 AWDGasAWD3.4L 6-cyl turbo172721$3,700

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 48853, 49141, 48854, 48855.

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Recalls (3)

Source: NHTSA recall database
!critical

Power Train

26LA01
4,374 vehiclesHybrid only
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lexus LX600 vehicles. In the event of transmission solenoid failure, the communication may fail between the transmission electronic control unit (ECU) and the engine ECU, resulting in transmission damage.RiskA damaged transmission can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a damaged transmission can leak transmission fluid, increasing the risk of a fire.FixDealers will update the transmission ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 26LA01.
NHTSA campaign 26V094000reported Feb 18, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
○minor

Back Over Prevention

25TB13/25LB06/WRE25
1,024,407 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."RiskA rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
NHTSA campaign 25V744000reported Oct 30, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
▲high

Electrical System

See Part 573 Report
591,377 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles. Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.RiskAn instrument panel display that does not show critical information can increase the risk of a crash or injury.FixDealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numb
NHTSA campaign 25V595000reported Sep 11, 2025Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
3complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2025: 2 · 2026: 1

Most-cited components

Seat Belts1
Seats1
Air Bags1
Visibility1
Suspension1

What owners describe

“My 2025 Lexus 700H F-Sport Bounces or wobbles when in Econ or Comfort. The suspension feels like bad shocks or springs. The Bouncing is so bad on highway turns that the driver must slow down over bumps to prevent the SUV from Bouncing off the road. At night one can easly see the wobble or bouncing of the SUV lights. I …”Jan 22, 2026 · Suspension · NHTSA owner report
“The contact owns a 2025 Lexus LX 600. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle, and the sunroof fractured. The contact stated that the glass had shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by a…”Oct 7, 2025 · Visibility · NHTSA owner report
“My 2025 Lexus LS500, with only 500 miles, has two serious defects in the front passenger seat, creating a safety hazard. The massage function is non-functional, grayed out in the infotainment system, and the seat belt fails to tighten or retract, leaving significant slack when buckled. Issues appeared during normal cit…”Sep 21, 2025 · Seat Belts · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other LS model years

A

2026 Lexus LS

0 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2024 Lexus LS

2 recalls · 0 complaints

A

2023 Lexus LS

2 recalls · 1 complaints

A

2022 Lexus LS

1 recalls · 0 complaints

B

2021 Lexus LS

2 recalls · 6 complaints

B

2020 Lexus LS

2 recalls · 0 complaints

D

2019 Lexus LS

4 recalls · 7 complaints

D

2018 Lexus LS

4 recalls · 18 complaints

A

2017 Lexus LS

0 recalls · 2 complaints

A

2016 Lexus LS

0 recalls · 6 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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