Water intrusion, seals, noise, or vibration
Photograph the location and resulting damage, note weather conditions, and preserve any leak testing or body-repair findings.
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Lexus LS Lemon Law Claims
If your Lexus LS keeps returning for warranty repair, remains out of service, or has an unresolved condition, build the complete record before deciding what California remedies may apply.
- Model- and configuration-aware evidence guide
- California warranty and repair framework
- Primary legal and vehicle-safety sources
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Independent model research guide
Build the Lexus LS repair record before drawing conclusions.
The goal of this model page is practical: confirm vehicle identity, preserve the repair chronology, connect recurring symptoms, and identify the records needed for a fact-specific California lemon law review.
Warranty limits may differ by component and may be affected by the in-service date and mileage. Start with the booklet and written coverage supplied for this vehicle.
Model-aware documentation
Issue categories to document for a Lexus LS.
These are investigation prompts, not statements that the model has each problem. Select only the categories that match the actual vehicle and repair orders.
Engine, power delivery, or stalling
Record the operating conditions, warning messages, speed, temperature, and whether the concern returned after repair.
Transmission, shifting, or drivability
Note hesitation, harsh engagement, slipping, vibration, or loss of response and the exact conditions in which it occurs.
Electrical power and recurring warnings
Save photographs of warning lights, no-start events, battery replacements, diagnostic codes, and modules tested or replaced.
Software, displays, cameras, and connectivity
Identify update or calibration numbers, failed features, reset attempts, and whether the same symptom returned after programming.
Driver-assistance and safety-system alerts
Document unavailable features, false alerts, braking or steering interventions, sensor conditions, and dealer test results.
Vehicle safety and service records
Lexus LS: NHTSA records by model year
Find your model year, distinguish a safety recall from a service bulletin or owner report, and compare the records with your vehicle’s VIN, equipment, and repair history.
Indexed source review: September 24, 2026 · Model-year window: 2021–2026
Model year 2021
2021 Lexus LS
The 2021 LS index includes 1 distinct safety campaign, covering airbags, belts, and seating. Owner-report entries are most numerous in suspension, wheels, and tires (2) and equipment and other reported systems (1). 34 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Air Bags: Sensor: Occupant Classification: Front Passenger
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V275000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 2 distinct reports
Suspension, wheels, and tires
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Equipment and other reported systems
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Lighting and signals
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the lamp or signal involved, conditions of use, warning indicators, and repair results.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Engine and cooling
The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve engine warnings, temperature, operating conditions, fluid levels, and repair findings.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 17 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (5), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003586 — bulletin L-SB-0020-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11003648 — bulletin L-SB-0024-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11027560 — bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2, 2025-12-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 11 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (3), inspection or repair procedures (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10245475 — bulletin 22LC01 Technical, 2023-10-18
- NHTSA 11018326 — bulletin L-TT-0341-25, 2025-04-02
- NHTSA 11029870 — bulletin L-SB-0057-22 Rev2, 2026-02-02
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 4 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to software or module updates (2), leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10244110 — bulletin LTT032623, 2023-08-17
- NHTSA 10252258 — bulletin LSB005722, 2024-02-20
- NHTSA 11014203 — bulletin L-SB-0010-20 Rev2, 2025-01-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2022
2022 Lexus LS
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. 35 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 17 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (5), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003586 — bulletin L-SB-0020-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11003648 — bulletin L-SB-0024-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11027560 — bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2, 2025-12-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 14 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (6), inspection or repair procedures (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10247795 — bulletin LSB005523, 2023-11-01
- NHTSA 11019329 — bulletin L-TT-0341-25, 2025-04-02
- NHTSA 11029870 — bulletin L-SB-0057-22 Rev2, 2026-02-02
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 2 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2023
2023 Lexus LS
The 2023 LS index includes 2 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in airbags, belts, and seating (1). 68 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: 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.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 24TA01 and 24LA01.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 24V124000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
The text includes references to shifting or acceleration (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 31 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (10), inspection or repair procedures (2), warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10240059 — bulletin 23LJ01, 2023-06-15
- NHTSA 11005104 — bulletin 24LC02, 2024-06-10
- NHTSA 11024076 — bulletin L-SB-0039-25, 2025-09-09
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 18 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1), inspection or repair procedures (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10244110 — bulletin LTT032623, 2023-08-17
- NHTSA 11005095 — bulletin 23LJ01, 2024-06-13
- NHTSA 11010365 — bulletin 23LJ01, 2024-10-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 17 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (5), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003586 — bulletin L-SB-0020-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11003648 — bulletin L-SB-0024-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11027560 — bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2, 2025-12-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Brakes and stability control
The text includes references to noise or vibration (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check pedal response, warning lights, road conditions, and the technician’s findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2024
2024 Lexus LS
The 2024 LS index includes 2 distinct safety campaigns, covering visibility, cameras, and driver assistance, electrical systems and software. 34 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V595000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 17 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (5), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003586 — bulletin L-SB-0020-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11003648 — bulletin L-SB-0024-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11027560 — bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2, 2025-12-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 13 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (5), charging or battery concerns (2), inspection or repair procedures (2). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10251066 — bulletin L-SB-0015-23, 2024-01-03
- NHTSA 11015498 — bulletin L-SB-0036-22 Rev2, 2025-02-10
- NHTSA 11022963 — bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2, 2025-08-19
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 3 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10246040 — bulletin L-SB-0053-23, 2023-10-27
- NHTSA 10248828 — bulletin L-SB-0019-23 Rev, 2024-12-21
- NHTSA 10248829 — bulletin L-SB-0026-23 Rev, 2024-12-21
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2025
2025 Lexus LS
The 2025 LS index includes 2 distinct safety campaigns, covering electrical systems and software, visibility, cameras, and driver assistance. Owner-report entries are most numerous in airbags, belts, and seating (1). 31 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Safety recalls
Safety recall
Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/Panel
The campaign addresses crash risk, injury risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system, and tire pressure warning lights.”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Toyota Venza, 2023-2025 RAV4 Prime, RAV4, Highlander, GR Corolla, Crown, 2024-2025 Lexus TX, LS, Toyota Tacoma, Grand Highlander, and 2025 Lexus RX, Toyota Crown Signia, Camry, RAV 4 Plug-in Hybrid (PHEV), and 4 Runner vehicles.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the instrument panel software over-the-air (OTA) for non-PHEV vehicles, free of charge. For PHEV vehicles, dealers will inspect the instrument panel assembly, and either replace it, or update the software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed December 5, 2025. Additional letters will be sent, anticipated in May 2026. This is a phased recall. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB08 and 25TA08. Lexus' numbers for this recall are 25LB05 and 25LA05.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V595000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Safety recall
Back Over Prevention: Display Function
The campaign addresses crash risk involving the listed component. Its applicability is limited to the affected vehicles and equipment described by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing.
Reported condition: “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 …”
Scope, remedy, and official notice
Applicability in the source: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.
Remedy and status excerpt: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 25TB13 and 25LB06. Subaru's number for this recall is WRE25.
A model-year match does not establish that this VIN is affected or still unrepaired. Keep the campaign number, dealer repair order, and completion date together.
NHTSA 25V744000 — official recall, affected vehicles, and remedy
Owner-reported concerns
Consumer allegations · 1 distinct reports
Airbags, belts, and seating
The text includes references to warnings or diagnostic codes (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
These submissions are grouped by their NHTSA component tags. They are allegations, not agency findings, and a report can carry more than one tag. For a case-specific comparison, preserve the seating position, restraint equipment, warning messages, and installed parts.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 13 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (2), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11003586 — bulletin L-SB-0020-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11003642 — bulletin L-SB-0021-24, 2024-04-19
- NHTSA 11027560 — bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2, 2025-12-15
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 10 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
The text includes references to software or module updates (3), inspection or repair procedures (2), leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10251072 — bulletin L-SB-0001-24, 2024-01-24
- NHTSA 11016784 — bulletin L-SB-0036-22 Rev2, 2025-02-10
- NHTSA 11022963 — bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2, 2025-08-19
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 7 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to inspection or repair procedures (2), charging or battery concerns (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 10251743 — bulletin L-SB-0003-24, 2024-02-01
- NHTSA 11014189 — bulletin L-SB-0069-23 Rev1, 2025-01-22
- NHTSA 11014202 — bulletin L-SB-0067-23 Rev1, 2025-01-24
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset · NHTSA manufacturer-communication source dataset
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Suspension, wheels, and tires
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check speed, road conditions, tire condition, alignment measurements, and replaced parts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Model year 2026
2026 Lexus LS
No safety-recall campaign was supplied for this model year in the indexed search. That is not a current VIN clearance. 22 manufacturer communications are organized separately below so workshop instructions are not mistaken for confirmed owner failures. Start with any applicable safety instructions, then match the service documents and reported conditions to the actual repair orders.
Manufacturer communications and service bulletins
Service information · 20 distinct communications
Equipment and other reported systems
The text includes references to charging or battery concerns (5), inspection or repair procedures (5). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the exact customer concern, affected equipment, configuration, and final repair findings against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
- NHTSA 11015920 — bulletin L-SB-0009-25, 2025-02-03
- NHTSA 11029880 — bulletin L-SB-0005-26, 2026-02-06
- NHTSA 11034822 — bulletin L-SB-0009-25 Rev2, 2026-06-19
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Electrical systems and software
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check warning messages, battery tests, software versions, module replacements, and recurrence against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Service information · 1 distinct communications
Body and closures
The text includes references to leaks or water entry (1). These are text themes, not verified causes or separate failure counts.
This group collects manufacturer instructions under the listed system. A bulletin may concern diagnosis, routine service, parts, software, or administration; its existence does not establish that every vehicle has a defect. Check the affected panel or closure, water entry, noise, photographs, and repair attempts against the document’s VIN, trim, and equipment limits.
Source examples and record coverage
Examples are selected from the beginning, middle, and end of this group’s date-ordered records; they are not a frequency or severity ranking.
Repair chronology
Turn every LS visit into a usable timeline.
Place the final repair orders in date and mileage order. Compare the customer complaint, technician findings, correction, and post-repair result instead of relying only on a dealer summary or online discussion.
Do not combine multiple visits into one estimate. Open and close dates, mileage, parts delays, diagnostic time, and the date the vehicle was actually available can answer different questions.
1Date and mileage
2Complaint in the driver’s words
3Diagnosis and testing performed
4Parts, software, or correction
5Days unavailable and post-repair result
California legal framework
The statute applies to the evidence—not the badge.
California Civil Code section 1793.2 addresses warranty repair obligations and, in specified circumstances, replacement or restitution after a reasonable number of repair attempts. Section 1793.22 defines the Tanner presumption and “nonconformity.” Those provisions require a fact-specific analysis.
Applicable warranty
Identify the written coverage in effect when the concern was presented.
Repair opportunity
Show when and how the manufacturer or authorized facility received the vehicle.
Substantial impairment
Document the effect on use, value, or safety rather than relying on labels.
Remedy analysis
Compare restitution, replacement, negotiated resolutions, offsets, and supporting damages.
Warranty and escalation record
Separate the Lexus LS warranty from other contracts.
A manufacturer warranty, certified coverage, dealer promise, and separately purchased service contract may have different obligors and terms. Preserve each document instead of calling all coverage an “extended warranty.”
Save every Lexus dealer message, repair authorization, parts-delay explanation, manufacturer case number, and written response. A phone call may matter, but a dated email, text, or letter usually makes the sequence easier to prove.
Primary and practical sources
Verify the law, vehicle, and warranty separately.
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Clear answers
Lexus LS lemon law questions
Can a Lexus LS qualify under California lemon law?
It may, but the model name alone does not decide eligibility. A review should match the exact vehicle to an applicable written warranty and examine the repair opportunities, recurring nonconformity, mileage, downtime, and effect on use, value, or safety.
How many LS repair attempts are required?
There is no universal count that decides every case. California’s Tanner presumption describes specific circumstances, but claims can require a broader analysis of whether the manufacturer had a reasonable opportunity to repair the warranty problem.
Does a recall or service campaign prove that my LS is a lemon?
No. Recall, campaign, complaint, or bulletin information may provide context, but it does not prove the condition exists in this vehicle or establish a lemon law claim. Use VIN-specific information and the actual repair record.
What Lexus LS records should I save?
Keep the purchase or lease agreement, warranty booklet, every final repair order, current registration and payoff information, photographs or videos, towing and rental records, and dealer or manufacturer messages and case numbers.
Can a used or leased LS qualify?
Possibly. The answer depends on the transaction, vehicle history, warranty that applied, timing of the repair visits, and other facts. A used or leased vehicle should be evaluated from its own documents.
What remedies may be available for a qualifying Lexus LS?
Depending on the facts and current law, possible outcomes can include restitution or repurchase, replacement, a negotiated cash resolution, warranty relief, incidental damages, or other remedies. No particular outcome is guaranteed.
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