LEXUS LS500 2019

Complete listing of complaints and recalls for this vehicle

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Complaints & Recalls

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Official Safety Recalls - Important!

7 Recalls

These are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V682000 SAFETY RECALL
1.5M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LEXUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 20TA02, 20LA01
Notice Date: Jan 21, 2021
Recall Date: Nov 4, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 20V012000 SAFETY RECALL
1.8M Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Potential Risk:
If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LEXUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 20TB02/20TA02/20LB01
Notice Date: May 1, 2020
Recall Date: Jan 13, 2020
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
NHTSA Campaign: 19V544000 SAFETY RECALL
6.9K Vehicles Affected
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019
Safety Issue:

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2019 Lexus LS500, LC500, ES300h, UX250h, LS500h, Toyota Prius, RAV4 HV, 2019-2020 Toyota Prius Prime, and 2020 Corolla HV vehicles. The brake booster pump may fail causing a deactivation of the Vehicle Stability Control system and a loss of braking assist. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Potential Risk:
Deactivation of the vehicle stability control system or a loss of braking assist increases the risk of a crash.
FREE Recall Solution:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster pump, free of charge. The recall began September 20, 2019. Toyota owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 and Lexus owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are K1L/K0L. Lexus' numbers for this recall are K2F/KLF.
Additional Details:

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Action Required: Contact your local LEXUS dealer to schedule your FREE recall repair.
Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: K1L/K0L, K2F/KLF
Notice Date: Sep 20, 2019
Recall Date: Jul 24, 2019

Consumer Complaints

3 Complaints
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11418764 Other
1 Vehicles Affected
May 27, 2021
Defect Description:

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)

Potential Consequences:

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated that he pulled into his driveway, placed the gear in park, got out of the vehicle to get something but without warning the vehicle rolled backward over the contact, dragging the contact to the end of the driveway where the vehicle crashed into the curb. No Air Bags deployed. The contact sustained an injury to the left side of his body, fractured ankle, fractured ribs left and right side of the body, laceration to the forehead. Medical attention was contacted and did take the contact to the hospital where he was treated for his injury. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle at this time was located at the contact's residence. The vehicle body received damages to the driver-side door panel and the door. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure however no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200. The VIN was not available.

Corrective Action:

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated that he pulled into his driveway, placed the gear in park, got out of the vehicle to get something but without warning the vehicle rolled backward over the contact, dragging the contact to the end of the driveway where the vehicle crashed into the curb. No Air Bags deployed. The contact sustained an injury to the left side of his body, fractured ankle, fractured ribs left and right side of the body, laceration to the forehead. Medical attention was contacted and did take the contact to the hospital where he was treated for his injury. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle at this time was located at the contact's residence. The vehicle body received damages to the driver-side door panel and the door. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure however no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200. The VIN was not available.

Additional Notes:

The contact owns a 2019 Lexus LS500. The contact stated that he pulled into his driveway, placed the gear in park, got out of the vehicle to get something but without warning the vehicle rolled backward over the contact, dragging the contact to the end of the driveway where the vehicle crashed into the curb. No Air Bags deployed. The contact sustained an injury to the left side of his body, fractured ankle, fractured ribs left and right side of the body, laceration to the forehead. Medical attention was contacted and did take the contact to the hospital where he was treated for his injury. The vehicle was not towed. The vehicle at this time was located at the contact's residence. The vehicle body received damages to the driver-side door panel and the door. The dealer was contacted and informed of the failure however no further assistance was provided. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that no recalls were under the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 10,200. The VIN was not available.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11418764
Notice Date: May 27, 2021
Recall Date: May 27, 2021
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11322723 Other
Apr 29, 2020
Defect Description:

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Potential Consequences:

FUEL PUMP ISSUE IDENTIFIED IN JANUARY 2020. COULD CAUSE STALL AND ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY. STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE AFTER 4 MONTHS. PROBABLY IN EXCESS OF 2,000,000 VEHICLES (LEXUS AND TOYOTA) AFFECTED AND REPRESENT A HAZARD ON THE ROADS OF THE US.

Corrective Action:

FUEL PUMP ISSUE IDENTIFIED IN JANUARY 2020. COULD CAUSE STALL AND ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY. STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE AFTER 4 MONTHS. PROBABLY IN EXCESS OF 2,000,000 VEHICLES (LEXUS AND TOYOTA) AFFECTED AND REPRESENT A HAZARD ON THE ROADS OF THE US.

Additional Notes:

FUEL PUMP ISSUE IDENTIFIED IN JANUARY 2020. COULD CAUSE STALL AND ACCIDENT ON HIGHWAY. STILL NO FIX AVAILABLE AFTER 4 MONTHS. PROBABLY IN EXCESS OF 2,000,000 VEHICLES (LEXUS AND TOYOTA) AFFECTED AND REPRESENT A HAZARD ON THE ROADS OF THE US.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11322723
Notice Date: Apr 29, 2020
Recall Date: Apr 29, 2020
Toyota Motor Corporation
Campaign: 11265937 Other
Oct 3, 2019
Defect Description:

SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Consequences:

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2019 LEXUS LS500. WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WHILE REVERSING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE UTILITY BOX. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE REAR BUMPER REPAIRED. LEXUS OF THOUSAND OAKS (3755 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 267-3400) REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

Corrective Action:

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2019 LEXUS LS500. WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WHILE REVERSING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE UTILITY BOX. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE REAR BUMPER REPAIRED. LEXUS OF THOUSAND OAKS (3755 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 267-3400) REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

Additional Notes:

TL* THE CONTACT'S FATHER OWNS A 2019 LEXUS LS500. WHILE REVERSING AT LOW SPEEDS, THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVELED TO THE FLOORBOARD WHEN IT WAS DEPRESSED. THE CONTACT MENTIONED THAT THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE WHILE REVERSING. AS A RESULT, THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO A TELEPHONE UTILITY BOX. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY. A POLICE REPORT WAS NOT FILED. THERE WERE NO INJURIES SUSTAINED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A LOCAL REPAIR SHOP TO HAVE THE REAR BUMPER REPAIRED. LEXUS OF THOUSAND OAKS (3755 AUTO MALL DR, THOUSAND OAKS, CA 91362, (805) 267-3400) REFERRED THE CONTACT TO THE REPAIR SHOP. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO A DEALER FOR DIAGNOSTIC TESTING OR REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 2,000.

Manufacturer: LEXUS
Mfg Campaign: 11265937
Notice Date: Oct 3, 2019
Recall Date: Oct 3, 2019

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