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2001–2005 · 5 model years

Lexus LS430 recalls & problems by year

2 recalls and 154 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. Pick a year for the full record.

Most complaints200152 complaints
Most recalls20042 recalls
Crashes reported34in owner complaints
Injuries reported551 death
Owner complaints by model yearSelect a bar to open that year
0153045602001: 52 complaints, 0 recalls2002: 30 complaints, 0 recalls2003: 23 complaints, 0 recalls2004: 28 complaints, 2 recalls2005: 21 complaints, 0 recalls20012002200320042005
Model yearNHTSA starsEPA mpgRecallsComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesDeaths
2005 LS430—18 mpg0219161
2004 LS430—18 mpg2284020
2003 LS430—19 mpg0233090
2002 LS430—19 mpg03081160
2001 LS430—19 mpg052101220

Crash, fire, injury and death figures are what owners reported in their complaints; NHTSA does not verify them. A year with more complaints is not necessarily worse: newer and best-selling years collect more reports.

Most-reported problem areas, all years

  • Structure37
  • Vehicle speed control31
  • Latches/locks/linkages16
  • Air bags14
  • Service brakes, hydraulic10
  • Steering7
  • Tires7
  • Visibility6