2020 LEXUS LS500 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2020 LEXUS LS500
The 2020 LEXUS LS500 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2020 LEXUS LS500
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2020 LEXUS LS500, potentially affecting up to 3,051,484 vehicles.
Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be...
View full details →Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019...
Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2020 LEXUS LS500
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2020 LEXUS LS500.
Safety Rating for the 2020 LEXUS LS500
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2020 LEXUS LS500 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2020 LEXUS LS500
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2020 LEXUS LS500. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
23LE01 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. The settlement includes Lexus?s agreement to provide a Customer Support Program for certain 2013-2020 model year (MY) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repaired under Safety Recall...
L-SB-0043-20 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 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 deliver the update; however, the process for...
L-SB-0026-20 — BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 and LS 500h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal at stationary or driving. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
L-SB-0039-18 Rev — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following transmission-related conditions: ?R to D shift delay when the vehicle is cold. ?Shift bump when slowing to a stop. ?Harsh shift engagement from R to D. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE...
L-SB-0039-18 Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year LS 500 vehicles may exhibit one or more of the following transmission-related conditions: ?R to D shift delay when the vehicle is cold. ?Shift bump when slowing to a stop. ?Harsh shift engagement from R to D. The Engine Control Module (ECM) (SAE...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2020 LEXUS LS500
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LS500
- 2018 LEXUS LS500 — 4 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS LS500 — 3 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS LS500 (current)
- 2021 LEXUS LS500 — 1 complaint
- 2022 LEXUS LS500 — 0 complaints
- 2024 LEXUS LS500 — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints