NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Lexus LS 500 Safety Record
The 2019 Lexus LS 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Lexus LS 500 has no NHTSA crash-test ratings on file, a significant data gap. Without that information, this publication cannot compute a Safety Index score for the vehicle. The federal record shows zero open recall campaigns and only three owner-reported complaints for the 2019 LS 500, a low complaint burden. While those data points are positive, no crash-safety conclusion can be drawn without the core crash-test results.
The 2019 Lexus LS 500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recall campaigns on file, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 3 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Lexus LS 500?
The 2019 Lexus LS 500 enters the market without federal crash-test data; NHTSA has not evaluated this model year, and no related models offer a point of comparison. Its classification in the Light burden band stems from a record of zero recalls and a minimal complaint file. This file contains only three unverified owner reports. These complaints cite issues across the Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System, and Service Brakes. While the sample size is small, two of these reports are tied to crash events, and one alleges an injury, adding a degree of gravity. No specific component area shows a concentration of issues given this low volume of complaints. The Light burden classification offers a preliminary indication of low reported issues, but it cannot replace the absence of crash-test performance data.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Lexus LS 500 have any recalls?
The 2019 Lexus LS 500 has zero NHTSA recall campaigns on file. No recall components are listed, and no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories are associated with this model year based on the current federal record. Shoppers should still run a VIN check at nhtsa.gov, as records can be updated.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Lexus LS 500?
Three complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, all unverified consumer allegations. The top components cited are the Power Train, the Fuel/Propulsion System, and Service Brakes, each appearing in one report. Two of the three complaints involve crash incidents and one involves an alleged injury.
3 owner complaints on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Lexus LS 500?
Before purchasing a specific 2019 Lexus LS 500, run the vehicle's VIN through the free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall campaigns have been added since the last record update. A clean recall file at the model level does not guarantee a clean result for an individual VIN.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2019 Lexus LS 500, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recall campaigns are on file for the 2019 LS 500 at the model level, placing it in the Light burden band alongside a very small complaint file.
- Three unverified complaints have been reported to NHTSA for this model year, touching the Power Train, Fuel/Propulsion System, and Service Brakes, with two linked to crash events and one alleging an injury.
- Because no tested sibling years are available for this model in the federal record, shoppers have no adjacent NHTSA crash-test data to reference when evaluating this generation of the LS 500.
FAQ2019 Lexus LS 500 safety questions
Was the 2019 Lexus LS 500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 3 owner complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus LS 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Lexus LS 500 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Lexus LS 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 3 owner complaints are on file for the 2019 Lexus LS 500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus LS 500 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.