2005 Lexus LS 430 recalls and problems
No recalls and 21 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2005 Lexus LS 430.
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2005 Lexus LS 430 recalls
NHTSA lists no recalls for this model year.
Most reported problems
Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.
What owners report
Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.
The contact owns a 2005 Lexus LS430. The contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear suspension was bouncing excessively causing the vehicle to be difficult to control and maintain in the lane. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it…
TAKATA RECALL, DURING ACCIDENT AIR BAGS UNDER INFLATED, MY LEGS WAS BRUISED AND SWOLLEN. MY CAR SELF ACCELERATED, I COULDN'T CONTROL THE SPEED, MY BRAKES DIDN'T WORK, MY CAR STOPPED BY HITTING THE CAR IN FRONT OF ME. CLAIM […], THE CAR WAS IN MOTION, ON A FREEWAY, DRIVING STRAIGHT, I HAVE A RECALL CLAIM […]…
LIFTERS THAT HOLD TRUNK OPEN FAILED & TRUNK STRUCK OPERATOR IN THE HEAD TWICE. ENGINE HOOD WAS OPENED TO ITS APEX & THE HOOD SLAMMED CLOSED. WILL NOT STAY OPEN; CAN ONLY BE HELD OPEN WITH A CANE WHILE TRYING TO CHECK OIL. CAR WAS STATIONARY & IGNITION WAS OFF IN ALL CASES. CAR GAVE NO PREVIOUS WARNING OF FATIGUE OR…
MY DASHBOARD IS A HAZARDOUS TO ME DRIVING BAD GLARE. THE DASHBOARD IS BLISTERING AND MELTING AWAY AND SEPARATING FROM THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. WHEN I TOUCH THE DASHBOARD ITS STARTING TO CRACK. HIGHLY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS LEXUS PRODUCT. I AM A LOYAL CUSTOMER AS WELL AND SEVERAL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY! THIS IS VERY…
I HAVE OWNED CAR SINCE NEW. ALL SERVICE PERFORMED BY SAME DEALER ON TIME. ALL REPAIRS DONE AS SUGGESTED BY DEALER. AIR BAGS RECALL PERFORMED IN 2006. NEW BRAKES WITHIN 6 MONTHS. DRIVING TO MY WIFE"S WORK (AIRPORT) ON SAME ROUTE FOR 38 YEARS (37 MILES FROM RESIDENCE). I OBSERVED RED LIGHT AND CARS STOPPED 100 YARDS…
LS 430 model years compared
Across all years, the 2001 LS 430 has the most complaints (52). All Lexus LS 430 years →
Questions
- Does the 2005 Lexus LS 430 have any recalls?
- NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2005 Lexus LS 430 as of October 27, 2026.
- What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus LS 430?
- Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is vehicle speed control (12 complaints), followed by air bags (3).
- How many 2005 Lexus LS 430 complaints mention a crash or fire?
- 9 of 21 complaints report a crash and 1 a fire; 6 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received May 2, 2022.