2005 Lexus LS Recalls, Problems & Safety Rating

2005 Lexus LS recalls

Most common 2005 Lexus LS problems

Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.

Problem area	Reports
Power Train	2
Unknown Or Other	2
Wheels	1
Structure	1

What owners report

2020-05-04, Unknown Or Other
HORN NOT WORKING. VERIFIED THE FUSES ASSOCIATED WITH HORN AND ALL OR OK.

2018-08-30, Structure
THE CAR IS EQUIPPED WITH THE AUTOMATIC DOOR CLOSING SYSTEM, WHICH MALFUNCTIONED, CAUSING REAR SIDE PASSENGER DOOR TO BE INCAPABLE OF SECURELY BEING CLOSED. WHEN THE DOORS ARE SOFTLY PARTIALLY SHUT, THIS SYSTEM GRABS THE DOOR AND FINISHES COMPLETELY SHUTTING THE DOOR FLUSH TO THE OUTER BODY OF THE CAR. WHEN THE SYSTEM FAILS, THE DOOR CANNOT BE SHUT EVEN MANUALLY. IF THIS WERE TO HAPPEN WHILE ON A TRIP, THE DOOR WOULD FLOP OPEN AND CLOSED AND BE A SERIOUS HAZARD AND DANGER TO PASSENGERS, OTHER TRAFFIC AND THE POSSIBILITY THAT THE DOOR MIGHT COME COMPLETELY OFF THE BODY OF THE CAR. FORTUNATELY, IN MY INCIDENT, I WAS IN TOWN AND GOT TO A STORE TO PURCHASE ROPE TO TIE THE DOOR CLOSED BY STRAPPING

2005-12-15, Wheels
WHEEL CENTER CAP BECAME LOOSE AND FELL OFF; DEALER AND MANUFACTURER REFUSE TO HONOR NEW CAR WARRANTY. *JB

2005-08-02, Unknown Or Other
PAINT FLAKING ON BAND NEW LEXUS LS 430 WITH ONLY 1800 MILES. 8JB

2005-06-08, Power Train
I OWN A 2005 LEXUS GX470 WITH 10,000 MILES. WE HAVE EXPERIENCED THE TOYOTA/LEXUS "BUMP/STOP" WHIPLASH SIMULATION ON A DAILY BASIS. LEXUS/TOYOTA HAD BEEN REPLACING DRIVE SHAFTS ON MANY VEHICLES WHICH "JUMP FORWARD" FOR NO REASON. LEXUS IS NOW SAYING THAT THIS DANGEROUS CONDITION IS A "NORMAL DESIGN FUNCTION" OF THE VEHICLE. I SPOKE WITH TOM NORTON, ONE OF THE OWNERS OF LEXUS OF CHERRY HILL, NJ TODAY. HE TOLD ME THAT HIS GX470 DOES THE SAME THING THAT MY $50,000 VEHICLE DOES. MR. NORTON DID AGREE THAT LEXUS HAD REPLACED MULTIPLE DRIVESHAFTS IN THE PAST & THAT THIS CONDITION IS ABSOLUTELY NOT NORMAL. HOWEVER, HE, & I'M NOW USING MY OWN WORDS, MUST HOLD THE COMPANY LINE, & TELL CUSTOMERS

2005 Lexus LS questions

Does the 2005 Lexus LS have any recalls?

Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2005 Lexus LS: Air Bags. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Lexus LS?

Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Power Train (2), Unknown Or Other (2), Wheels (1).

How do I check if a recall on my 2005 Lexus LS has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.