Which year to buy
Best betNo standoutNo year is clearly better than the rest
Newest we'd buy2025The latest year rated a good buy
Avoid2010Far more serious problems than usual
Be careful2011, 2013–2014More problems; check the recalls were done
Bar height: serious owner complaints to NHTSA for that year, against this model's usual year.
2010AVOIDSerious complaints 8.3× usual, mostly brakes and steering
28 serious complaints of 32, the most about brakes (8) and steering (5); 8.3× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2010 vehicles. 2 recalls.
What owners report
“I am experiencing an anti lock brakes actuator failure. Upon starting the vehicle it gives the warning "stop the vehicle and contact a dealer". The extended warranty is limited by mileage and years. Being a key safety component in vehicle operation, I am requesting this issue be converted into a recall.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Jul 2019
“The contact owns a 2010 Lexus LS460. The contact stated that while driving at 20-25 MPH, the warning message 'Have Your Dealer Check the VGRS System" was illuminated. The contact stated that he also noticed that the steering wheel was no longer centered. The contact was able to continue to drive the vehicle.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the steering, Feb 2022
32 owner complaints · 2 recalls (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–21 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2010 trims and features
Verdicts computed from NHTSA owner complaints, defect investigations and recalls. NHTSA doesn't publish sales, so only big differences count. (How we judge.) Data checked 2026-10-06.
Trims and features
Engines: 4.6L 8-cyl; 5.0L 8-cyl · Drive: AWD, RWD
2010 LS trims
| 460 | 600 hL |
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base price, seating and driver-assistance equipment from NHTSA's vehicle database (vPIC), as Lexus reports it. Tech and comfort features (CarPlay, heated seats, sunroof) for Lexus aren't in our data yet. "—": not verified in our sources. "Varies": standard on some versions of the trim.
Year by year
| Year | Engines | Drive | Fuel economy | Crash rating | Recalls | Owner complaints | Most-reported problem | CarPlay |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp | AWD | 21 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | — |
| 2025 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 1 | Air bags (1) | Yes |
| 2024 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2023 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 1 | Seats (1) | Yes |
| 2022 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–25 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2021 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 6 | Unknown or other (2) | Yes |
| 2020 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 0 | — | Yes |
| 2019 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–28 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 7 | Fuel/propulsion system (3) | Yes |
| 2018 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo, 416 hp 3.5L 6-cyl, 295 hp | AWD, RWD | 21–28 mpg | — | 2 | 10 | Unknown or other (3) | No |
| 2017 | 4.6L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–19 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 2 | Fuel/propulsion system (2) | No |
| 2016 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 6 | Unknown or other (2) | No |
| 2015 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 7 | Service brakes (4) | No |
| 2014 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 11 | Service brakes (5) | No |
| 2013 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 1 | 14 | Service brakes (11) | No |
| 2012 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 8 | Air bags (3) | No |
| 2011 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–20 mpg | Not rated | 0 | 13 | Service brakes (5) | No |
| 2010 | 4.6L 8-cyl 5.0L 8-cyl | AWD, RWD | 18–21 mpg | Not rated | 2 | 32 | Service brakes (8) | No |
Owner complaints are unverified reports to NHTSA, counted as filed: older years have had longer to collect them and sales aren't adjusted for, so see Which year to buy for a fair comparison. Most-reported problem: the component named in the most complaints that year. Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Apple.
Which years have…
Apple lists CarPlay for: LS 2019–2025 (Apple).
Every NHTSA-rated version: crash ratings, safety tech, recalls, complaints
| Year | Version | Stars | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LEXUS LS 500 4 DR N/A AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | LEXUS LS 500 4 DR N/A RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2024 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard & Optional | Standard & Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 2 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | Standard | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | Lexus LS 500 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 3 | 3 |
| 2019 | Lexus LS 500H 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 3 |
| 2019 | Lexus LS 500H 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Standard | No | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | Lexus LS600HL 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 5 |
| 2015 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | No | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 1 | 4 |
| 2015 | Lexus LS600HL 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | Optional | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 8 |
| 2014 | Lexus LS600HL 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Lexus LS460l 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 1 | 9 |
| 2013 | Lexus LS600hl 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | Lexus LS460l 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | Lexus LS460l 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2012 | Lexus LS600hl 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 5 |
| 2011 | Lexus LS460 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | Lexus LS460 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | No | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | Lexus LS460l 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | Lexus LS460l 4 DR RWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 13 |
| 2011 | Lexus LS600hl 4 DR AWD | Not Rated | No | Optional | 0 | 8 |
| 2010 | Lexus LS460/460L 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | No | No | 2 | 32 |
| 2010 | Lexus LS600hL 4-DR w/SAB | Not Rated | Optional | No | 2 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA.
Every EPA-rated version: engines and combined mpg
| Year | EPA model | Engines | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2025 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2025 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; with ADS |
25 |
| 2024 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2024 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2024 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; with ADS |
25 |
| 2023 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2023 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2023 | LS 500h | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2023 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid; with ADS Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L, SIDI & PFI; Hybrid |
25 |
| 2022 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2022 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2022 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 25 |
| 2021 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 22 |
| 2021 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2021 | LS 500h | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2021 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2020 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2020 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2020 | LS 500h | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2020 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2019 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2019 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2019 | LS 500h | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2019 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2018 | LS 500 | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 23 |
| 2018 | LS 500 AWD | Auto (S10), 6 cyl, 3.4 L, Turbo | 21 |
| 2018 | LS 500h | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 28 |
| 2018 | LS 500h AWD | Auto (AV-S10), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | 26 |
| 2017 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2017 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2017 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2017 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2016 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2016 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2015 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2015 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2015 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2014 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2014 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2014 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2014 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2013 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2013 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2013 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2013 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2012 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2012 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2012 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2012 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2011 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2011 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2011 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2011 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 20 |
| 2010 | LS 460 | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | LS 460 AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2010 | LS 460 L | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 19 |
| 2010 | LS 460 L AWD | Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 4.6 L | 18 |
| 2010 | LS 600h L | Auto (AV-S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | 21 |
Source: fueleconomy.gov.