2023 Lexus LS 500H
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2023 Lexus LS 500H is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.
2023 Lexus LS 500H at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2023 Lexus LS 500H recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2023 Lexus LS 500H.
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.
2023 Lexus LS 500H MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2023 Lexus LS 500H 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 2023 Lexus LS 500H. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 58
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 58.
Some 2018 – 2023 model year LC 500, and LC 500h, 2021 – 2023 model year LC 500c, 2018 – 2023 model year LS 500, and LS 500h, 2015 model year RX 450h, and 2018 – 2022 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warni…
Bulletin L-SB-0028-26 · Service Brakes · Sep 2026OBSOLETE NOTICE September 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0026-26
Bulletin L-SB-0040-20 Rev2 · Engine · Sep 2026This 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 battery r…
Bulletin L-SB-0026-26 · Engine · Sep 2026Some 2022 – 2023 model year LS 500h AWD vehicles are equipped with Lexus Advanced Drive. This system provides driving support through automated steering, acceleration, and braking under specific operating conditions within controlled access highways. Lexus Adv…
Bulletin L-SB-0037-22 Rev2 · Aug 2026Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to pr…
Bulletin L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Structure · Dec 2025A new head unit software update is available for 2023 – 2024 model year ES 250, ES 300h, ES 350, LS 500h, and UX 250h; 2023 model year LS 500; 2024 model year GX 550, LC 500, LC 500c, and LC 500h vehicles equipped with Lexus Multimedia earlier than version 217…
Bulletin L-SB-0039-25 · Electrical System · Sep 2025Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, user e…
Bulletin L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 · Electrical System · Aug 2025The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Bulletin L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Electrical System · Jun 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…
Bulletin L-TT-0340-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requested b…
Bulletin L-TT-0340-25 · Electrical System · Apr 2025Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the LS 500H RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
Canadian recalls 2
Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2023 Lexus LS 500H. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.
Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to freeze or not to display. If this happens, the rearview image may not display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display when the vehicle is reversing. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a panorami…
Transport Canada #2025594 · Oct 2025Visual System
Issue: Under certain conditions, a software problem could cause a delay before the rearview camera image displays. Canadian regulations require the rearview image to display within 2 seconds of shifting the transmission into reverse gear. Safety Risk: A rearview camera image that's slow to display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This…
Transport Canada #2024108 · Feb 2024Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.