NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Lexus LS Safety Record
The 2019 Lexus LS has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Lexus LS has no federal crash-test ratings from NHTSA. Its Safety Index score is undetermined, and no star ratings are on file. The absence of these tests means the vehicle's occupant protection performance remains unassessed by the agency. The federal record shows a single recall campaign and one owner complaint.
The 2019 Lexus LS was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one federal recall campaign, and falls in the Light recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA 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 | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Lexus LS?
The 2019 Lexus LS has a federal record indicating a light burden of recalls and complaints. One recall has been issued for this model year, addressing the occupant classification sensor, which controls front-passenger airbag deployment. This is a safety critical component. There is also a single unverified owner complaint related to the engine, with no supporting injury or crash data. Without tested sibling model years in the NHTSA database, no adjacent crash-test results from this generation are available for reference. This "Light" burden band designation solely reflects the volume of reported issues, not crash-test performance.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Lexus LS have any recalls?
The single recall for this model year targets the front-passenger occupant classification sensor inside the air bag system. A faulty sensor could affect how the passenger air bag deploys. NHTSA has not issued a park-outside or do-not-drive directive tied to this campaign, but owners should confirm remedy status through the NHTSA VIN lookup.
AIR BAGS:SENSOR:OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION:FRONT PASSENGER24V275000
Risk: Incorrect detection of an occupant may result in improper air bag deployment during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the front passenger seat, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 7, 2024. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 24LA03.
Reported 2024-04-17
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Lexus LS?
One owner complaint is on file for the 2019 Lexus LS. That report, which is an unverified allegation, names the engine as the affected component. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths are alleged in the complaint record for this model year.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Lexus LS?
A specific and significant recall involving the air bag sensor system merits attention for any 2019 Lexus LS. Prospective owners should utilize the NHTSA VIN lookup to verify the recall's resolution, as its unresolved status will transfer with the vehicle.
- NHTSA has no crash-test result for the 2019 Lexus LS, meaning no star ratings or Safety Index exist for this model year.
- A recall covering the front-passenger occupant classification sensor affects certain 2019 LS500 and LS500 Hybrid vehicles, with the remedy status verifiable by VIN at nhtsa.gov.
- One unverified owner complaint citing the engine is on file for this model year, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to that allegation.
- No tested sibling years from this generation appear in the NHTSA data, so there is no adjacent federal crash-test result available for comparison.
FAQ2019 Lexus LS safety questions
Was the 2019 Lexus LS 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 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus LS have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2019 Lexus LS. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Lexus LS?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2019 Lexus LS. 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 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.