Is the 2020 Lexus LS reliable?

NHTSA lists zero complaints for the 2020 Lexus LS, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 19 model years with data.

Does the 2020 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes, one recall (campaign 24V275000) covers a front passenger seat assembly issue tied to the Executive Package airbags, affecting 2018-2020 LS500 Hybrid and related models.

What year Lexus LS should I avoid?

Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2016 Lexus LS model years carry Avoid verdicts, while 2020 has no verdict due to no reported complaints.

How does the 2020 Lexus LS compare to other LS years?

The 2020 model ranks 19th out of 19 years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other model year in the dataset.

What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Lexus LS?

EPA rates the 2020 Lexus LS at 24.5 mpg combined (21 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.

2020 Lexus LS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2020 Lexus LS has zero owner complaints on file with NHTSA and a complaint index of 0, ranking 19th out of 19 model years (least complaints). It carries one recall covering an airbag seat assembly issue.

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 0/100; #19 of 19 LS years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 0; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 1; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: —
Best nearby year: 2013; rated Good

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 24.5; 21 city / 30.5 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2020 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.

2020 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.

2020 compared with other LS years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2018	Caution	72	14	2	24.5
2019	No verdict	11	1	1	24.5
2020	No verdict	0	0	1	24.5
2021	Caution	56	5	1	24
2023	No verdict	22	1	2	25

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2020 Lexus LS reliable?: NHTSA lists zero complaints for the 2020 Lexus LS, giving it a complaint index of 0, the lowest among all 19 model years with data.
Does the 2020 Lexus LS have any recalls?: Yes, one recall (campaign 24V275000) covers a front passenger seat assembly issue tied to the Executive Package airbags, affecting 2018-2020 LS500 Hybrid and related models.
What year Lexus LS should I avoid?: Based on NHTSA complaints and recalls, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2016 Lexus LS model years carry Avoid verdicts, while 2020 has no verdict due to no reported complaints.
How does the 2020 Lexus LS compare to other LS years?: The 2020 model ranks 19th out of 19 years by complaint index, meaning it has fewer reported problems than every other model year in the dataset.
What is the fuel economy of the 2020 Lexus LS?: EPA rates the 2020 Lexus LS at 24.5 mpg combined (21 city / 30.5 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,250.