There have been 2 safety recalls for the Lexus LS400. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Lexus LS400.
A starter motor no-start condition or an underhood fire can result.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1995 Lexus LS400, 1996 Lexus LS400, 1997 Lexus LS400, 1996 Lexus SC400, 1997 Lexus SC400 |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: passenger vehicles. Due to improper assembly of the terminal for the starter motor magnetic switch, an electrical short circuit can occur if electrically-conductive liquid, such as road splash with deicing salt, enters this area. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Lexus LS400 |
| Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTS:SWITCH |
| Recall Summary: Lamp housing of center high mounted stop lamp could become distorted after prolonged illumination, particularly under high temperatures. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 27, 1998 | Electrical System:starter Assembly | 47,525 |
| Dec. 4, 1989 | Exterior Lighting:brake Lights:switch | 10,234 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Lexus LS400 | 1 |
| 1996 Lexus LS400 | 1 |
| 1995 Lexus LS400 | 1 |
| 1990 Lexus LS400 | 1 |