2023 Lexus LS: common problems and reliability
One of the best LS years.
1 owner complaint, most about seats. 2 recalls.
Should I buy a 2023 LS?The 2023 Lexus LS has 1 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 2 recalls on record. The most-reported areas are seats. Owners most often flag early powertrain reliability: the 2018 ls500's new twin-turbo v6 had "early teething issues" compared to the previous v8. a manufacturer recall for engine debris affecting some 2022-2023 models is mentioned.
Safety record for the 2023 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2023 Lexus LS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other LS years only. How we score it
Is 2023 a good year for the LS?
Across the 27 LS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (2023) to 182 (2008). With 1 complaints, the 2023 LS sits below the model's median of 23.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2023 LS
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 24V124000Toyota 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."
back over prevention:display function
Campaign 25V744000Toyota 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."
What owners say across generations
The sentiment is overwhelmingly positive, characterized by deep owner loyalty and satisfaction with the vehicle's core mission of providing unparalleled long-term comfort, refinement, and reliability.
- RecurrentEarly powertrain reliability
The 2018 LS500's new twin-turbo V6 had "early teething issues" compared to the previous V8. A manufacturer recall for engine debris affecting some 2022-2023 models is mentioned.
Owner insights cover all generations of the LS. See the full LS owner picture and every model year.
Typical used price
Used LS listings typically run $35,857–$43,700.
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