Model year guide

1999 Lexus LS 400

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1999 Lexus LS 400 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 20 on record.

1999 Lexus LS 400 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

1999 Lexus LS 400 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Combined19 mpg
Typical price$3,936

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

1999 Lexus LS 400 recalls 1

Exterior Lighting NHTSA Campaign #06E026000 · 23/03/2006

CERTAIN PRO-A MOTORS CORNER LAMPS, TURN SIGNALS, AND HEADLIGHTS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS THAT ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.

Fix: PRO-A MOTORS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER TO REPURCHASE THE LAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 3, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PRO-A MOTORS AT 323-838-2988.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 8 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.

1999 Lexus LS 400 MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway23 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume102 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

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

What's a 1999 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Low
$2,900
Typical price
$3,936
High
$5,300

From 14 comparable 1999 Lexus LS 400 listings.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1999 Lexus LS 400 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Depreciation (5 yrs)$2,950
Total$24,700
Per mile$0.33

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. Depreciation compares today's typical asking price for this model year ($3,936) with the same model 5 model-years older ($1,000), from CarLogs listing data. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
196.9 in
Width
72.0 in
Height
56.7 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
3,913 lb
Front track
62.2 in
Rear track
62.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1999 Lexus LS 400. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

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.

1999 Lexus LS 400 trims & engines on record

Trims
Base
Engines
4.0L 8-cyl 290 hp

1999 Lexus LS 400 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus LS 400 model years

2000 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990

1999 Lexus LS 400 — frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Lexus LS 400 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 1999 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 1999 Lexus LS 400 get?

The 1999 Lexus LS 400 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 23 highway).

How much is a 1999 Lexus LS 400 worth?

Comparable 1999 Lexus LS 400 listings run roughly $2,900–$5,300, typically around $3,936 (from 14 vehicles).

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