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We buy Lexus LSs from every year, 1995–2020, running or not. Pick your year for specs, recalls and common problems, or get a free offer now. Towing is always free.
Lexus LS by year
The LS is a midsize car sold from 1995–2020 with engines including 4.0L 8-cyl, 4.3L 8-cyl, 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 31 recalls and 780 owner complaints across these years.
| Year | Engines | Combined MPG | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 1 | 41 |
| 1996 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 1 | 20 |
| 1997 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 1 | 14 |
| 1998 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 47 |
| 1999 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 25 |
| 2000 LS | 4.0L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 13 |
| 2001 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 57 |
| 2002 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 37 |
| 2003 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 | 0 | 24 |
| 2004 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 18 | 3 | 36 |
| 2005 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 18 | 1 | 26 |
| 2006 LS | 4.3L 8-cyl | 19 | 1 | 17 |
| 2007 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl | 19–20 | 3 | 139 |
| 2008 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 19–21 | 3 | 139 |
| 2009 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 2 | 24 |
| 2010 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–21 | 2 | 32 |
| 2011 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 0 | 14 |
| 2012 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 0 | 8 |
| 2013 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 1 | 15 |
| 2014 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 1 | 11 |
| 2015 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 1 | 7 |
| 2016 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl | 18–20 | 0 | 6 |
| 2017 LS | 4.6L 8-cyl | 18–19 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 LS | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–28 | 4 | 19 |
| 2019 LS | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–28 | 4 | 7 |
| 2020 LS | 3.4L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl | 21–28 | 2 | 0 |
Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.
Most common Lexus LS problems
Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your LS, it can still be sold as-is.
Selling a Lexus LS: questions
How much is a junk Lexus LS worth?
It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete LSs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.
Do you buy Lexus LSs that don't run?
Yes, from every model year we list (1995–2020), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.
Which Lexus LS year has the most complaints?
Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2007 LS (139). Across all years, the most-reported components were service brakes, vehicle speed control and unknown or other.
Which Lexus LS year has the most recalls?
The 2018 LS has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 4. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.
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