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.
2013CAREFULSerious complaints 3.3× usual, mostly brakes and collision avoidance Extended coverage
13 serious complaints of 14, the most about brakes (11) and collision avoidance (3); 3.3× this model's usual share of all serious complaints about 2013 vehicles. 1 recall.
What owners report
“The ABS system failed. Mechanic stated it was the ABS actuator. Left front wheel locks up when brakes are applied with force. Safety is jeopardized since the ABS system no longer works. Cannot bring vehicle to safe stop in an emergency braking situation. The problem was reproduced by an independent service center.”
An owner's complaint to NHTSA about the brakes, Sep 2024
Fixes and extended coverage
- Extended coverage On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The purpose of this Customer Support Program letter is to help clarify how to administer this coverage in accordance with the settlement. (23LE01, Feb 2023)
- 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 Vehicles that did not have an active Safety Connect subscription on or after 10/1/2017 but are affected by this condition are included in this Customer Support Program (19LE05). (19LE05, Oct 2019)
- 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)
- Extended coverage Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. (KLG Dealer, Dec 2019)
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.
14 owner complaints · 1 recall (check a car's VIN for open recalls) · EPA combined: 18–20 mpg · NHTSA: Not rated · 2013 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
2013 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.