What issues have YOU had with your LS500?
04-26-21, 10:06 AM
#31
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Lexus LS500 leased new with 22K miles. In Florida, but the car is garaged both at home and at work. I have never used any chemicals or cleaning agents on the steering wheel. Lexus is refusing to fix this and wants $1700 to replace the steering wheel. Is anyone else having a similar issue?
04-27-21, 06:19 PM
#33
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04-27-21, 09:13 PM
#34
Instructor
What are the last 4 digits of your VIN? I bought my car used and the first owner had the steering wheel replaced under warranty. My VIN is 1005 or something just over 1000, very early build car.
04-28-21, 11:43 AM
#35
Driver School Candidate
It is 4600. I really don't understand how this is not covered by a regular warranty. I may have neglected to mention this, but they replaced the first steering wheel after 1 year of driving, and exactly a year after replacement the issue is back. I would venture to say it is the Florida humidity and heat. While the car is garaged, the garage gets very hot during the summer months. Regardless of location, if they are selling Lexus vehicles in Florida, they should be made to withstand Florida weather.
04-30-21, 03:44 AM
#36
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It is 4600. I really don't understand how this is not covered by a regular warranty. I may have neglected to mention this, but they replaced the first steering wheel after 1 year of driving, and exactly a year after replacement the issue is back. I would venture to say it is the Florida humidity and heat. While the car is garaged, the garage gets very hot during the summer months. Regardless of location, if they are selling Lexus vehicles in Florida, they should be made to withstand Florida weather.
05-02-21, 01:03 AM
#37
Less than 10K miles for me, but...
- driver seat massage air leak (replaced seat cushion & electric module)
- air suspension not sitting level (they did the relearn procedure)
- rattle over bumps by heads up display (placed piece of foam in there)
- coolant level dropping (seems OK now I think it was burping air)
- white smoke from exhaust under heavy acceleration (they could not find anything, I think it's condensation)
Also had fuel pump recall done last summer.
Currently have to take it back next week for the seat massage air hiss again.
- driver seat massage air leak (replaced seat cushion & electric module)
- air suspension not sitting level (they did the relearn procedure)
- rattle over bumps by heads up display (placed piece of foam in there)
- coolant level dropping (seems OK now I think it was burping air)
- white smoke from exhaust under heavy acceleration (they could not find anything, I think it's condensation)
Also had fuel pump recall done last summer.
Currently have to take it back next week for the seat massage air hiss again.
05-03-21, 10:41 AM
#38
Lexus Test Driver
interesting re the first issue wonder if it's related to mine. Different car but food for thought--my 2021 ES300h has the abrupt jerk when gently modulating the brake pedal when at a near stop or like maneuvering to park. Like when you're gently braking, lift off, then reapply gently-- a sharp jolt occurs. Like inside the garage type speeds. Note, not "hybrid brake" things but, the system is calibrated in such a way to where it's applying the brakes too harshly if you release the brake then softly reapply-- a sharp jolt. Apparently Lexus is retuning the brake system on the ES300h for 2022 refresh. Wonder if they'll do that for the LS too.
Had three other Toyota/Lexus hybrids that didn't do this.
Had three other Toyota/Lexus hybrids that didn't do this.
08-23-21, 06:49 AM
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I have noticed a similar decomposition on my steering wheel and driver leather seats(LS500 2018 @50K miles). Lexus did send a notice of faulty leather with "Cracked and or Sticky components" as a result of heat, humidity, high temps over time. They are refusing to replace and denying warranty coverage.
08-24-21, 05:05 PM
#40
Instructor
I have a video covering all the issues I've had on my LS500 in the last year plus some other info...
08-27-21, 12:17 PM
#41
Pole Position
I have noticed a similar decomposition on my steering wheel and driver leather seats(LS500 2018 @50K miles). Lexus did send a notice of faulty leather with "Cracked and or Sticky components" as a result of heat, humidity, high temps over time. They are refusing to replace and denying warranty coverage.
08-29-21, 01:57 AM
#42
interesting re the first issue wonder if it's related to mine. Different car but food for thought--my 2021 ES300h has the abrupt jerk when gently modulating the brake pedal when at a near stop or like maneuvering to park. Like when you're gently braking, lift off, then reapply gently-- a sharp jolt occurs. Like inside the garage type speeds. Note, not "hybrid brake" things but, the system is calibrated in such a way to where it's applying the brakes too harshly if you release the brake then softly reapply-- a sharp jolt. Apparently Lexus is retuning the brake system on the ES300h for 2022 refresh. Wonder if they'll do that for the LS too.
Had three other Toyota/Lexus hybrids that didn't do this.
Had three other Toyota/Lexus hybrids that didn't do this.
02-02-22, 05:50 PM
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ls 500 rod knocking
With 22,000 miles rod knocking at 3000 rpms . Getting louder . Dealership says .......all OK unless notice /warning on dash. Oil changes every 5k miles using Mobile 1 extended service ....which is good for 20 k miles .
Anyone else with the same issue ?
Anyone else with the same issue ?
02-04-22, 01:45 PM
#44
Lexus Champion
Floor it a bunch and make them replace it once it blows.
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