Model year guide

1990 Lexus LS 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1990 Lexus LS 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 12 on record.

1990 Lexus LS 400 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1990 Lexus LS 400 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined18 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1990 Lexus LS 400 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch NHTSA Campaign #89V212000 · 04/12/1989

LAMP HOUSING OF CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP COULD BECOME DISTORTED AFTER PROLONGED ILLUMINATION, PARTICULARLY UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES.

Fix: REPLACE LAMP HOUSING WITH ONE OF HIGHER TEMPERATURE RESISTANT MATERIAL.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1990 Lexus LS 400 MPG & running costs

Combined18 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway22 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
Passenger volume98 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$10,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1990 Lexus LS 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$22,750
Fuel only$22,750
Per mile$0.30

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Lexus LS 400

The Lexus LS is a series of full-size luxury sedans that have served as the flagship model of Lexus, the luxury division of Toyota, since 1989. For the first four generations, all LS models featured V8 engines and were predominantly rear-wheel-drive. In the fourth generation, Lexus offered all-wheel-drive, hybrid, and long-wheelbase variants. The fifth generation changed to using a V6 engine with no V8 option, and only one length was offered.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

1990 Lexus LS 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base · 400
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 256 hp

1990 Lexus LS 400 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LS 400 model years

2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

1990 Lexus LS 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1990 Lexus LS 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1990 Lexus LS 400. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1990 Lexus LS 400 get?

The 1990 Lexus LS 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 18 mpg combined (16 city / 22 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.