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Lexus LS 500 safety recalls

Every road vehicle recall DVSA lists for the Lexus LS 500 since 1992: what the problem is, how it is put right, how many vehicles it covers and when they were built. Newest first.

Recalls for the Lexus LS 500. Also see car recalls by year and make.

Last updated
Records analysed
5 recalls matched to this model
Methodology
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  • Recalls since 1992 5 launched 2019 to 2025
  • Most recent 24 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/275
  • Recalls 2016 to 2025 5 launched in those ten years
  • Busiest year 2019 2 recalls launched

Does a recall affect your Lexus LS 500?

Not every Lexus LS 500 is affected. Each recall covers cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, which DVSA’s file does not list in full. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check with its registration, or ask the manufacturer or a dealer, who can check the VIN.

Lexus LS 500 recalls by year

Recalls launched each year, 2019 to 2026

2019 had the most, with 2. A count of recalls is not a measure of safety: one recall can cover a handful of cars or tens of thousands.

Lexus LS 500 safety recalls by year of launch
Year Recalls
’19 2
’20 1
’21 0
’22 0
’23 1
’24 0
’25 1
’26 0

Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated

Every Lexus LS 500 recall, newest first

2025 1 recall

Combination Meter Reprogramming on Multiple Models (Lexus)

Launched 24 November 2025 DVSA recall R/2025/275 Manufacturer ref. 5GG31/25SD-063

Defect
For certain vehicles equipped with the combination meter system (where various information is displayed) that due to an improper programming of the combination meter unnecessarily repetitive data is written to a memory device. This may cause the memory device to deteriorate and the monitor to not display during the meter at start up and remain in this state permanently.
Remedy
Reprogram or replace the combination meter.
Vehicles affected
93 LS 500 vehicles
Built
18 Oct 2023 to 15 Jan 2025
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LS500H”

2023 1 recall

Due to the software programming for the DCM memory capacity there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable.

Launched 12 October 2023 DVSA recall R/2023/280 Manufacturer ref. YGG63 (23SD-101)

Defect
On affected vehicles there is a possibility that the DCM may not complete the shutdown process within a specific period of time when the ignition is turned off causing the DCM to not restart at the next ignition cycle and making the e-Call function unavailable. As a result the vehicles do not comply with relevant regulations.
Remedy
The software of the DCM (Data Communication Module) will be updated via an Over the Air (OTA) wireless update.
Vehicles affected
4,261 across everything the recall covers
Built
10 Apr 2023 to 25 May 2023
Also covers
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS LS500H”, “LEXUS LS500”

2020 1 recall

Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative

Launched 5 October 2020 DVSA recall R/2020/060 Manufacturer ref. 20SMD-004

Defect
On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.
Remedy
Replace the fuel pump.
Vehicles affected
6,787 across everything the recall covers
Built
3 Jul 2017 to 9 Sept 2019
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS LS500”, “LEXUS LS500H”

2019 2 recalls

Brake booster pump may stop working

Launched 4 November 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/249 Manufacturer ref. 19SMD-063L

Defect
An electrical connection within the motor may cause the brake booster pump to stop operating.
Remedy
Inspect and replace the brake booster pump assembly if necessary.
Vehicles affected
228 across everything the recall covers
Built
6 May 2019 to 31 May 2019
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS LS500H”, “LEXUS LS500”

Possible crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the run-flat tyres

Launched 12 August 2019 DVSA recall R/2019/067 Manufacturer ref. 19SMD-009

Defect
Due to an improper assembly process a crack could develop on the sidewall reinforcement layer of the tyre.
Remedy
Replace affected tyres.
Vehicles affected
79 LS 500 vehicles
Built
10 Oct 2017 to 29 May 2018
DVSA lists it as
“LEXUS LS500H”

Data sources and methodology

Datasets used on this page
Figures Source Period Records Updated
Safety recalls Vehicle safety recalls Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Derived statistics UK Motoring 		January 1992 to September 2026 5 recalls matched to this model 15 September 2026
  • Road vehicle recalls (DVSA numbers starting R/) whose model names match the Lexus LS 500. DVSA records some recalls under a range or chassis name we cannot match, so this list may be incomplete.
  • Vehicles affected is the number the manufacturer reported to DVSA. When one recall covers several models, DVSA often gives only the total.
  • Build dates are the periods the manufacturer gave. Some recalls have none. VINs are not shown.
  • Concerns written in capitals have been put in sentence case, and apostrophes lost in DVSA’s file have been put back. The text is otherwise DVSA’s.
How we calculate these figures All data sources

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