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.
2012GOOD BUYSerious complaints 2.1× usual, mostly air bags and brakes Extended coverage
Few complaints for any year of this model, so the data can't tell this year apart much. 7 serious complaints of 8, the most about air bags (3) and brakes (2); 2.1× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2012 vehicles.
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage Region email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. Lexus is now extending the warranty… (ZLG Region, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Dealer email: Lexus is announcing a Warranty Enhancement Program to extend the warranty coverage for the Brake Actuator Assembly on certain 2006 ? 2007 GS 430, 2007 ? 2011 GS 450h, 2008 ? 2011 GS 460, 2007 ? 2012 LS 460, and 2006 ? 2008 RX 400h Vehicles. Lexus is now extending the warranty… (ZLG Dealer, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Warranty Policy Bulletin (POL16-01): Lexus has received some reports where various brake system related warning lamps illuminate due to internal malfunctions of the Brake Actuator Assembly. (ZLG Warranty, Apr 2016)
- Extended coverage Dealer Email: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the dashboard (instrument panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked and/or sticky over time. (ZLZ Dealer, Sep 2018)
- Extended coverage Customer Support Program Bulletin: Lexus has received reports indicating that a combination of high humidity, high temperatures, and light intensity may cause the surface of the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or certain interior trim panels in some of the subject vehicles to become cracked… (ZLZ Lexus, Sep 2018)
- Extended coverage Job Aid: CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM ZLZ Repair Coverage for the Dashboard (Instrument Panel) and/or Certain Interior Trim Panels Covered Vehicles and Components (ZLZ Job-Aid, Sep 2018)
From the manufacturer's bulletins filed with NHTSA. A dealer can look up whether a car has had the work done or is still covered.
8 owner complaints · 0 recalls · EPA combined: 18–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2012 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
2012 LS trims
| 460 | 460L | 600hL |
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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.