Does the 2018 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 17, 2024 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus LS?

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).

How many 2018 Lexus LS complaints mention a crash or fire?

0 of 15 complaints report a crash and 0 a fire; 0 injuries were reported in total. Complaints are unverified reports from owners.

2018 Lexus LS recalls and problems

2 recalls and 15 owner complaints on file with NHTSA for the 2018 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.

2018 Lexus LS recalls

Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger

NHTSA campaign 24V275000 · reported April 17, 2024 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 509 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.

Tires: sidewall · Tires

NHTSA campaign 19V134000 · reported February 27, 2019 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing · 6,296 vehicles potentially affected

The problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.
The risk: If the tire tread layer separates from the vehicle, vehicle handling and stability may be affected, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix: Toyota will notify owners, and Lexus dealers will replace the affected tires, free of charge. The recall began April 26, 2019. Owners may contact Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. The Toyota number for this recall is KLC.

Most reported problems

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

Electrical system3
Engine3
Unknown or other3
Wheels3
Engine and engine cooling2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Forward collision avoidance1
Power train1
Seats1
Steering1

What owners report

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

Oct 11, 2026 · Engine
Main rod bearing failure in the motor. No lights on the dash. Pulling away from the traffic light, heard loud banging from the engine and loss of power. Two blocks away from home, fortunately the car made it. 97,500 miles on the car. Oil was changed at Len Stoler Lexus 1,242 ago. Service history of maintenance is…

Jul 20, 2026 · Engine
At 55,310 miles the car stalled without warning while driving at low speed. The car was towed to a Lexus dealership and it was reported by the dealer after inspection that the engine had seized. The vehicle is available for inspection. The motor failed while driving the vehicle. The V35A-FTS engine has numerous…

May 28, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling
See attached document for complaint.

Apr 20, 2026 · Engine and engine cooling · 36,000 miles
The contact owns a 2018 Lexus LS 500. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the vehicle stalled. The vehicle coasted and was steered over to the side of the road. The vehicle failed to restart. The vehicle was towed to the residence, where the oil was drained and the cap and filter were removed. The contact…

Oct 28, 2025 · Engine
VIN: […] Current Mileage: 70,440 Vehicle: 2018 Lexus LS500 In November 2021, I purchased this vehicle with approximately 19,000 miles. Routine maintenance was performed every 7,500 miles. At approximately 44,000 miles (in 2023), the vehicle experienced severe engine failure following warning lights for Parking Support…

LS model years compared

Year	Recalls	Complaints	Crashes
2015	0	3	0
2016	0	5	1
2018	2	15	0
2019	1	1	0
2020	1	0	0
2021	1	5	0

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

Questions

Does the 2018 Lexus LS have any recalls?: Yes. NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2018 Lexus LS, the most recent reported on April 17, 2024 (Air bags: sensor, occupant classification, front passenger). Check a specific car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus LS?: Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA. The most frequently reported area is electrical system (3 complaints), followed by engine (3).
How many 2018 Lexus LS complaints mention a crash or fire?: 0 of 15 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 October 11, 2026.