2021 Lexus LS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2021 Lexus LS has 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is wheels problems (20% of all complaints), specifically: the car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. car has manufacturer installed tires..

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

WHEELS

1 complaints

20%

• The car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. Car has manufacturer installed tires.

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“The car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. Car has manufacturer installed tires.”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

20%

• 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 ro

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 ro”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

20%

• 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

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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”

— NHTSA complaint filing

LIGHTING

1 complaints

20%

• 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 de

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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 de”

— NHTSA complaint filing

ENGINE

1 complaints

20%

• 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. They’v

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“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. They’v”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

WHEELS(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

LIGHTING(~50K mi)

$500

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 5 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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WHEELS: The car slipped because of tread wear on the inner side of all four tires. Car has manufacturer installed tires.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: 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 ro
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: 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
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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LIGHTING: 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 de
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)