2
recalls
The Lexus LS400 has 2 recalls covering 57,759 vehicles as reported; model year 1997 is covered by the most (1).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 1997: 1
Units affected
58K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus LS400, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Electrical system128
- Vehicle speed control47
- Seat belts25
- Air bags19
- Service brakes, hydraulic19
- Tires19
- Power train18
- Complaints
- 338
- Crashes reported
- 51
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 134
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus LS400 by component
- Electrical system1 · 48K units
- Exterior lighting1 · 10K units
Lexus LS400 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 1998 | Lexus LS400, SC400 (1995-1997): Electrical systemNo. 98V016000 | Fire | 47,525 |
| Dec 4, 1989 | Lexus LS400 (1990): Exterior lightingNo. 89V212000 | Other or not stated | 10,234 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 1997 Lexus LS400 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1997 Lexus LS400. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus LS400 have?
2 recalls cover the Lexus LS400, for 57,759 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is electrical system (1 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus LS400?
Electrical system: named in 128 of the 338 safety complaints about the Lexus LS400, then vehicle speed control (47). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.