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NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD

2025 Lexus LS 500

Recall and complaint safety record from NHTSA. This configuration has not been crash-tested.

0Recalls
1Complaints
0Investigations
ABOUT THE LEXUS LS 500

The Lexus LS 500 is a full-size luxury sedan competing at the top of the market against German flagships, aimed at buyers who prioritize refinement, comfort, and prestige. Now in its fifth generation, it represents Lexus's most ambitious statement in the segment. For safety-conscious shoppers considering this premium investment, the federal safety data picture is both reassuring and, in one key area, notably incomplete.

VERDICT

The 2025 Lexus LS 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file, giving it a clean recall and complaint burden.

WHO IT IS FOR
  • shoppers who want the full federal safety picture in one place
WHAT REVIEWERS SAY

Reviewers generally regard the LS 500 as one of the most refined and serene sedans in the full-size luxury class, praising its exceptionally quiet cabin, supple ride quality, and high-grade interior materials. Driving dynamics are described as smooth and composed rather than sporty. Some reviewers note that the infotainment interface feels less intuitive than those of certain European rivals, though overall interior craftsmanship draws consistent praise.

NHTSA // RECALLSRecall record

No vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lexus LS 500 at NHTSA as of 2026-07-02. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the safety score.

NHTSA // COMPLAINTSOwner complaints

1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.

0reported crash
0reported fire
0reported injuries
0reported deaths
Most-reported systemsAir Bags 1Seat Belts 1Seats 1

Other LS 500 years

Last verified 2026-07-02. Sources: NHTSA SafetyRatings, recallsByVehicle, complaintsByVehicle for Lexus Ls 500 2025. Methodology · Disclosure