The 2019 Lexus LS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 509 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Recall campaigns
AIR BAGS24V2750002024-04-17509 affected
Defect
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System…
Consequence
Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
Complaints by component
ENGINE
1
Total complaints1
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information 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…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2019 Lexus LS as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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