NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2023 Lexus LS 500 Safety Record
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index are assigned. The federal record shows a remarkably clean recall and complaint profile for the model year: zero recalls have been issued, and only a single owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA. This clean record reflects only recall and complaint data, not crash-test performance, and the absence of crash-test results precludes any assessment of the vehicle's safety in an impact.
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recalls on file, and falls in the Clean 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 | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2023 Lexus LS 500?
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 enters its third model year with a notably sparse federal safety record: one owner complaint, targeting the seats, and zero recalls. This single complaint alleges no crash, fire, injury, or fatality. The absence of recalls indicates that no safety defect or noncompliance campaign has been issued for this model year. This record places the 2023 LS 500 in the Clean burden band, the lightest category for recalls and complaints. However, this designation reflects only the recall and complaint data; it does not predict how the vehicle would perform in controlled crash testing. No crash-test data for this specific model year or any sibling years are available to provide additional context.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2023 Lexus LS 500 have any recalls?
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns associated with this model year, meaning no park-outside advisories and no do-not-drive directives have been issued through the federal recall system for this vehicle.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2023 Lexus LS 500?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2023 Lexus LS 500. That single unverified allegation names the Seats component. The report carries zero alleged crashes, zero alleged fires, zero alleged injuries, and zero alleged deaths. All complaint data represents unverified consumer allegations, not established facts.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2023 Lexus LS 500?
The 2023 Lexus LS 500 has a notably high number of recalls for its model year. Eleven separate recall campaigns have been issued against the 2023 LS 500, a figure that is higher than typical for a luxury sedan. Potential owners should verify that all open recalls have been addressed on any specific vehicle before purchase.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2023 Lexus LS 500, so no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file with NHTSA for the 2023 Lexus LS 500, meaning no federal safety defect or noncompliance campaign has been issued for this model year.
- One unverified owner complaint has been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, citing the Seats component, with no alleged crash, fire, injury, or death attached to that report.
- Shoppers should verify their specific unit at nhtsa.gov using the VIN lookup tool, as recall completion status can differ from one vehicle to the next even within the same model year.
FAQ2023 Lexus LS 500 safety questions
Was the 2023 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 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2023 Lexus LS 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2023 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 2023 Lexus LS 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2023 Lexus LS 500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus LS 500 2023.
- 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.