2023 Lexus LS Problems & Complaints

Few complaintsabout as many complaints as a typical year of the LS at the same age

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2023 Lexus LS with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the seats (1 complaint). 2 recalls cover this model year.

1complaints
2recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2023 Lexus LS problems

  • Seats
    1100%

Share of the 1 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LS complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LS. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

Best LS years: 2013, 2012, 2011. Years to avoid: 2018, 2006. Compare all years →

2023 Lexus LS recalls (2)

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 25V-744 · Oct 30, 2025 · 1,024,407 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022-2026 Toyota, Lexus, and Subaru Solterra vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist software, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed January 2, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

Back over prevention › Display function

NHTSA recall 24V-124 · Feb 21, 2024 · 18,616 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2023 Mirai, Lexus LS500, LS500H, 2023-2024 Lexus ES250, ES300H, ES350, 2024 Lexus LC500, and LC500H vehicles equipped with a Panoramic View Monitor (PVM) system.

Remedy: Dealers will update the parking assist ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.

2023 Lexus LS engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVTAWD22 / 29 / 25
3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVTRWD22 / 29 / 25
3.4L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automaticRWD18 / 29 / 22
3.4L 6-cyl turbo10-speed automaticAWD17 / 27 / 21

EPA ratings. Class: Midsize car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Lexus LS a good car?

Based on 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the 2023 LS rates few complaints: about as many complaints as a typical year of the LS at the same age. Complaint counts don't account for sales volume or individual maintenance, so have any used car inspected before buying.

What is the most common problem with the 2023 Lexus LS?

The seats — 1 complaint, 100% of all complaints for this model year.

How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus LS have?

There are 2 recalls for the 2023 Lexus LS, the most recent from October 30, 2025 (display function). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

What are the best and worst years of the Lexus LS?

The best years by complaints, compared at the same age, are 2013, 2012 and 2011. Years to avoid or approach with caution: 2018 and 2006. See the full Lexus LS years comparison.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.