Lexus LS400 recalls by model year
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
283 owner complaints analyzed
2 distinct recall campaigns
103,187 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 1990 to 2001 model years. Data snapshot: . 147 complaints include usable failure mileage.
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 1 |
| 1991 | 0 |
| 1992 | 0 |
| 1993 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 |
| 1996 | 1 |
| 1997 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 |
| 2000 | 0 |
| 2001 | 0 |
1990: 1; 1991: 0; 1992: 0; 1993: 0; 1994: 0; 1995: 1; 1996: 1; 1997: 1; 1998: 0; 1999: 0; 2000: 0; 2001: 0
Year-by-year records
Recall history
2 distinct campaigns affect this selection. Announcement dates below are different from vehicle model years. A campaign may cover multiple years.
89V212000 · Exterior Lighting:Brake Lights:Switch
Reported: 1989-12-04 (December 4, 1989) · Model years: 1990
LAMP HOUSING OF CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COULD BECOME DISTORTED AFTER PROLONGED ILLUMINATION, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Remedy: REPLACE LAMP HOUSING WITH ONE OF HIGHER TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL.
NHTSA campaign record ↗98V016000 · Electrical System:Starter Assembly
Reported: 1998-01-27 (January 27, 1998) · Model years: 1995, 1996, 1997
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO IMPROPER ASSEMBLY OF THE TERMINAL FOR THE STARTER MOTOR MAGNETIC SWITCH, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN OCCUR IF ELECTRICALLY-CONDUCTIVE LIQUID, SUCH AS ROAD SPLASH WITH DEICING SALT, ENTERS THIS AREA.
Consequence: A STARTER MOTOR NO-START CONDITION OR AN UNDERHOOD FIRE CAN RESULT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MAGNETIC SWITCH.
NHTSA campaign record ↗