Worst 2018 Lexus Ls Problems
Top 3 most-reported issues with average mileage at failure.
Electrical Faults
Wheel Issues
Fuel System
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Every NHTSA complaint category for the 2018 Lexus Ls.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Avg Mileage | Volume |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical Faults | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Wheel Issues | 3 | — | — | — | |
| Fuel System | 2 | — | — | — | |
| Engine Problems | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Forward-Collision Avoidance Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Transmission / Drivetrain | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Seat-Related Issues | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Steering Defects | 1 | — | — | — | |
| Tire Defects | 1 | — | — | — |
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Recalls for 2018 Lexus Ls
2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting ~6,805 vehicles.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Lexus LS500 and 2018-2020 Lexus LS500 Hybrid vehicles equipped with the "Executive Package." The front passenger seat may have been assembled with interference between internal parts that can cause the Occupant Classification System (OCS) sensor to incorrectly detect the occupant. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018 Lexus LS vehicles equipped with run-flat tires with a sidewall reinforcement layer inside the tire. The tire-on-wheel assembly process may have caused the reinforcement layer to crack, possibly resulting in the tire tread layer separating from the tire.
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2018 Lexus Ls — FAQ
Answers based on real NHTSA complaint and recall data for this specific model year.
Is the 2018 Lexus Ls reliable?
What are common problems with the 2018 Lexus Ls?
Does the 2018 Lexus Ls have any recalls?
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Source: NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration) complaint and recall databases, aggregated by VinItel.
Wider context: See the full Lexus Ls reliability report with year-by-year comparison and generation analysis.
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