1991 Lexus Ls400 recalls & complaints
Source: NHTSA, updated daily. Last checked 2026-10-19. Recalls apply to specific VINs — run your VIN to confirm.
Recalls: check by VIN
Useful for owners
- OBD2 code reader — see what the car's computer is reporting
- Compact car fire extinguisher
- 1991 Lexus Ls400 owner's manual
Owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Most complained-about parts: Brakes (6), Hydraulic (5), Wheels / tires (4), Unknown Or Other (3), Airbags (3).
Complaints are unverified reports from owners. A pattern (many complaints about the same part) matters more than any single one.
Read recent complaints (8)
07/11/2017 · Unknown Or Other
TAKATA INFLATOR THE AIRBAGS THE MPH GAUGEZ MOST OF DASH BOARD LIGHTS DONT WORK.
12/31/2016 · Unknown Or Other · fire
THIS LEXUS LS400 CAUGHT ON FIRE DURING SMOG CHECK AND BOTH NEW CATALYTIC CONVERTERS WERE ON FIRE AND 2 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS WERE USED. THE CAR IS STILL DRIVE-ABLE AND ONLY TAKE VERY SHORT SHORT "STOP AND GO" TRIPS IF YOU REALLY WANT IT GO FROM POINT A TO B. I HAVE ATTACHED 2 PICS ON THE SMOG CHECK PLACE AND A REPORT FROM THE SMOG CHECK PLACE BEFORE IT CAN…
07/15/2011 · Brakes
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 1991 LEXUS LS 400. THE CONTACT WAS EXITING A PARKING SPACE WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED INTO THE FLOORBOARD ABNORMALLY. IN ADDITION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT BRAKE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS AT LOCAL REPAIR SHOP WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE BRAKE LINES WERE FRACTURED AND HAD CAUSED THE BRAKE FLUID LEA…
12/29/2008 · Seat belts
1 - SEAT BELTS TO NOT FULLY AUTOMATICALLY RETRACT BY THEMSELVES IN COOL WEATHER. *TR
12/29/2008 · Steering
ITS WELL KNOWN THAT THE POWER STEERING/ALTERNATOR SETUP ON THE 1990-1994 LEXUS LS400S ARE POORLY DESIGNED. THE POWER STEERING PUMPS ARE KNOWN TO SPRING LEAKS. THEY ARE LOCATED DIRECTLY OVER THE ALTERNATOR CHARGING SYSTEM AND THE LEAKING FLUID SHORTS OUT THE ALTERNATOR, LEADING TO FAILURE. I HAVE HAD TWO OF THESE AND BOTH WERE LEAKING AND AFTER RESEARCHIN…
07/16/2001 · Wheels / tires
TREAD SEPARATED WHILE DRIVING AT 70 MPH. *AK (TIRESIZE: 205/65-15)
05/08/2000 · Unknown Or Other
INSTRUMENT INDICATOR NEEDLES FAIL TO ILUMINATE. SEE THIS AS A COMMON PROBLEM OF OTHERS AT THIS YAHOO LEXUS CHAT FORUM --- HTTP://MESSAGES.YAHOO.COM/BBS?.MM=AU&ACTION=M&BOARD=8313852&TID=LEXUSINSTRUMENTLIGHTPROBLEMS&SID=8313852&MID=1 8AK
11/18/1999 · Airbags · crash
STOPPED AT A TOLL BOOTH ON ROUTE 355 AND NORTH AVEUE, AND WAS REAR ENDED BY A GEO METRO TRAVELING 50MPH. UPON IMPACT, NEITHER AIRBAGS DEPLOYED. INSURANCE COMPANY HAS REFUSED TO PAY FOR REPAIRS. CONSUMER HAS SPENT OVER $5,000. FOR THE NECESSARY REPAIRS. DIDN'T CONTACT THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. *AK