2021 Lexus LS 500
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus LS 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2021 Lexus LS 500 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Lexus LS 500 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Lexus LS 500.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.
2021 Lexus LS 500 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Lexus LS 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
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.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Lexus LS 500. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 60
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 60.
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a de…
Bulletin LSB000723 · Equipment · Feb 2023OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
Bulletin LSB004319 · Equipment · Feb 2023TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to delive…
Bulletin L-SB-0057-22 · Equipment · Dec 2022TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New counter…
Bulletin LSB001322 · Service Brakes · Jun 2022TSB: Some 2018 ? 2021 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a knock/clunk noise from the rear of the vehicle when applying the brakes while driving forward and/or in reverse. The noise is most noticeable when coming to a complete stop. New counter…
Bulletin LSB001322 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Jun 2022TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
Bulletin TECHNICAL INSTRU · Equipment, Structure · Jun 2022TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge at battery on high voltage (HV) Ni-MH and Li-ion batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the batt…
Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev · Equipment, Electrical System · May 2022TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.
Bulletin LTT031622 · Communication · May 2022DP: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Conne…
Bulletin Service Campaign · Electrical System · May 2022TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX450hL CERTAIN 2022 GX460
Bulletin 22LC01 Technical · Electrical System, Equipment · Apr 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LS 500 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 1
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus LS 500. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Seats And Restraints
Issue: On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly due to interference between seat components. As a result, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with the Executive package. Safety Risk: An airbag syst…
Transport Canada #2024229 · Apr 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.