NHTSA lists 1 complaints for the 2021 Lexus LS500, 0 of them mention a crash and 0 mention a fire. 0 complaints mention an injury, with 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported.
Data build 2026-10-08.
NHTSA lists this vehicle as LEXUS LS500.
Complaints per 100k sold unavailable. No sales source is available for this record.
| System | Complaints | Share of this vehicle's complaints |
|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 | 100.0% |
| System | Subsystem | Complaints |
|---|
One complaint can name several systems, so shares can add to more than 100 percent.
These labels are model-generated, not NHTSA data.
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| mechanical failure | 1 | 100.0% | 0.94 |
| Label | Count | Share of tagged | Mean confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| moderate | 1 | 100.0% | 0.47 |
Model: typesafe/jev-1.13-20260917; schema version: tag-v1. 1 tagged complaints of 1 complaints (100.0%).
Confidence is the model's own probability for the label it chose (0 to 1), not accuracy.
Model-generated labels on tagged complaints only. Model years 2013 and newer are tagged in full; 2012 in part (see tagged_share); earlier model years have no tags. NHTSA's own flags remain separate in the complaints block.
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60 manufacturer communications.
| System | Count |
|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT | 31 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 17 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| WHEELS | 4 |
| EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 3 |
| STRUCTURE | 3 |
| AIR BAGS | 2 |
| BACK OVER PREVENTION | 2 |
Date: 2023-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a destination. ?Voice command does not recog
Date: 2023-02-14. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
Date: 2022-12-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT.
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for g
Date: 2022-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES.
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New countermeasure rear brake pads are available to
Date: 2022-06-15. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC.
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New countermeasure rear brake pads are available to
Date: 2022-06-07. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: EQUIPMENT, STRUCTURE.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Date: 2022-05-31. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the battery rescue charge. The GRX-5100 should b
Date: 2022-05-13. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: COMMUNICATION.
TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
Date: 2022-05-11. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
DP: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Connect call
Date: 2022-04-27. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EQUIPMENT.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX450hL CERTAIN 2022 GX460
None listed.
| NHTSA model label | Complaints |
|---|---|
| LS500 | 1 |
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