2023 Lexus LS Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
31/100
#10 most-complained of 14 LS years
The 2023 Lexus LS has a complaint index of 31, ranking 10th worst out of 14 model years, with only 1 owner complaint on file and 2 recalls, both tied to the Panoramic View Monitor camera software.
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 22 city / 29 hwy
Top 2023 Lexus LS problems
NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Structure & Body1 (100%)
What owners report
- Driver reports the driver's seat becomes painful to sit in after about 15 minutes of driving.
- The seat position appears to shift, pinching a nerve and reducing feeling in the foot.
- The dealer inspected the seat but had not confirmed the cause of the problem as of the complaint.
2023 Lexus LS recalls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns list this model year.
- NHTSA 25V744000Oct 30, 2025Collision Avoidance & Cameras1,024,407 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models. A software error may cause the rearview camera to freeze or display a blank screen when the vehicle is in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
- NHTSA 24V124000Feb 21, 2024Collision Avoidance & Cameras18,616 vehicles
Back over prevention:display function
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Due to incorrect programming of the parking-assist electronic control unit (ECU) software, the rearview camera image may not immediately display within a couple of seconds after the shifter is placed into reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
Risk: A rearview camera that fails to display an image can reduce the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
2023 Lexus LS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 22 MPG
- Highway
- 29 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,200
- 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.
2023 compared with other LS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2023 Lexus LS reliable?
- NHTSA data shows only 1 owner complaint for the 2023 Lexus LS and a complaint index of 31, which ranks 10th worst among the 14 model years with data, so it performs better than average for this model.
- Does the 2023 Lexus LS have any recalls?
- Yes, NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2023 Lexus LS, both involving the Panoramic View Monitor camera system requiring a software update. Neither is classified as a do-not-drive recall.
- What is the top complaint area for the 2023 Lexus LS?
- The only complaint area reported is Structure & Body, which accounts for 100% of the single complaint filed, involving a seat comfort and positioning issue.
- How does the 2023 Lexus LS compare to other LS years?
- With a complaint index of 31, the 2023 LS ranks better than years like 2016 (index 100) and 2018 (index 92), both marked Avoid, and is closer to lower-complaint years like 2019 and 2024.