The 2021 Lexus LS has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 509 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 5 complaints 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
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
1
TIRES:TREAD/BELT
1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
1
WHEELS
1
Total complaints5
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal
information removed.
“My vehicle has the v6 twin turbo engine that’s been recalled on other years and models and was diagnosed with an internal engine failure. The mechanic at the dealership couldn’t figure out the problem so an expert tas lexus specialist was called in and couldn’t figure out the problem either.…”
“Both headlight assemblies on a 2021 lexus ls 500 show external lens delamination, along with visible condensation inside the sealed units. The vehicle has been garage kept, has not been involved in any accidents, and has no external damage to the headlight assemblies. The outer lens surfaces are…”
“I was driving and my sunroof exploded sounding like a gun shot. The sunroof shattered and was blown apart on all 4 sides. Glass fell in my face and all over me”
“Oem bridgestone turanza el440 rft 245/45 r20 these tires have not retained recommended air pressure for more than a few weeks at a time since new. Inspection earlier this year by a bridgestone dealer found no problem with a tire that had lost 5 psi in a week. The tire subsequently began making a…”
“The car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. Car has manufacturer installed tires.”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL,
FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2021 Lexus LS as of
July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page
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