Does the 2004 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 3, 2006 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS?

Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).

How many 2004 Lexus LS complaints mention a crash or fire?

1 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2004 Lexus LS recalls and problems

1 recall and 8 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2004 Lexus LS.

recalls

owner complaints

complaints mentioning a crash

mentioning a fire

Recalls apply to specific production ranges. To see whether a particular car still has an open recall, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Repairs for safety recalls are free at authorised dealers.

2004 Lexus LS recalls

Air bags

NHTSA campaign 06V096000 · reported April 3, 2006 · TOYOTA MOTOR NORTH AMERICA, INC. · 133 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
The risk: This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on april 6, 2006. Owners may contact toyota at 1-888-270-9371, scion at 1-866-548-1851, or lexus at 1-800-255-3987.

Most reported problems

Areas named in owner complaints to NHTSA. One complaint can name several areas.

Air bags2
Engine2
Exterior lighting1
Fuel system, gasoline1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Power train1
Tires1
Vehicle speed control1
Visibility/wiper1

What owners report

Recent complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. These are unverified accounts from owners, not findings.

Jul 22, 2023 · Engine
Sometimes, the car's RPM goes up to 4 and stays there as the car is unable to shift into the next gear. So, the car is not really accelerating at times when this happens. I have to pull over and turn off the car and start it again and sometimes it works correctly and at other times it doesn't. I've started to get…

Mar 23, 2021 · Engine · 44,000 miles
2004 LEXUS LS430 VEHICLE STALLED AND WOULD NOT RESTART IMMEDIATELY ON THE ROAD PRESENTING DANGEROUS CONDITION. ENGINE WOULD CRANK BUT NOT RESTART. VEHICLE WOULD RESTART THE NEXT DAY. THIS HAPPENED TWICE BEFORE PUMP FAILED COMPLETELY. RESEARCH INDICATES THIS PROBLEM IDENTICAL TO THAT IDENTIFIED IN NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID…

May 20, 2020 · Fuel/propulsion system · 150,000 miles
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES WHEN THE ACCELERATOR IS OPERATED QUICKLY, A SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY SEPARATE FROM A RETAINING COLLAR LOCATED IN THE INNER PART OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION. THIS SMALL PIECE OF METAL MAY BECOME CAUGHT IN THE PARKING LOCK MECHANISM. RECALL

Jan 28, 2013 · Visibility/wiper · 79,200 miles
THE LEXUS LS430 FOLDING REAR VIEW MIRRORS (BOTH DRIVER SIDE AND PASSENGER SIDE) FOLD OUT PAST THE ACCEPTABLE VISION RANGE EACH TIME THE VEHICLE IS STARTED. THERE IS NO WAY TO DISABLE THE MIRRORS FROM BEING SWUNG OUT EACH TIME THE CAR IS STARTED (EVEN THOUGH THERE IS A CUT-OFF SWITCH). THIS RESULTS IN HAVING TO…

Aug 26, 2007 · Fuel system, gasoline · 37,919 miles
MY 2004 LEXUS LS430 WAS TOWED 2 TIMES (JUNE 20, AUG 21,2007) DUE TO ENGINE DIED DURING THE DRIVING ON FREEWAY AND ALMOST GOT INVOLVE D IN AN ACCIDENT. MY CAR IS BEING UNDER REPAIR AT LOGO LEXUS DEALER. ELMOTE, CALIFORNIA 91731 MR. PHIL TUCKER, SR. SERVICE MANAGER[phone removed]) INFORMED THAT MAY BE DUE TO FAILURE OF…

LS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2001	0	3	0
2002	0	7	0
2003	0	1	0
2004	1	8	1
2005	1	5	0
2006	1	17	6
2007	1	45	3

Across all years, the 2007 LS has the most complaints (45). All Lexus LS years →

Questions

Does the 2004 Lexus LS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2004 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 3, 2006 (Air bags). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2004 Lexus LS?: Owners have filed 8 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is air bags (2 complaints), followed by engine (2).
How many 2004 Lexus LS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 1 of 8 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint data, updated October 27, 2026. Latest complaint received July 22, 2023.