2019 Lexus LS Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
15/100
#12 most-complained of 14 LS years
The 2019 Lexus LS has a complaint index of 15, low compared to other model years, with just 1 complaint and 1 recall on file. It ranks 12th out of 14 model years for complaints, meaning most other years reported more owner issues.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 24.5
- 21 city / 30.5 hwy
Top 2019 Lexus LS problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Engine1 (100%)
2019 Lexus LS recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 24V275000Apr 17, 2024Airbags509 vehicles
Air bags:sensor:occupant classification:front passenger
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 (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Risk: 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.
2019 Lexus LS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21 MPG
- Highway
- 30.5 MPG
- Combined
- 24.5 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,250
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2019 compared with other LS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2019 Lexus LS reliable based on owner complaints?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 complaint for the 2019 Lexus LS, giving it a complaint index of 15, which is low compared to other LS model years. It ranks 12th worst out of 14 model years, meaning it has fewer reported issues than most.
- What problems does the 2019 Lexus LS have?
- The single complaint on file involves the engine, reporting that the vehicle decelerated unexpectedly and made a knocking sound at 19,000 miles median mileage.
- Does the 2019 Lexus LS have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2019 Lexus LS covering airbags, specifically a front passenger seat assembly issue on vehicles with the Executive Package. It is not a do-not-drive recall.
- How does the 2019 Lexus LS compare to other years?
- The 2019 model's complaint index of 15 is much lower than years like 2016 (100), 2011 (85), and 2018 (92), which are flagged as Avoid years for the LS.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2019 Lexus LS?
- The EPA rates the 2019 Lexus LS at 24.5 mpg combined, 21 mpg city, and 30.5 mpg highway, with an annual fuel cost of $3,250.