What issues have YOU had with your LS500?
#46
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what is meant by “does not lock open” ? My gas cap door sometimes does not open when pushing the button by the trunk button. I have to slide a credit card in the crack around the door to put outward pressure on the door and then push the button for the door to open. Of course, the credit card falls to the ground, sometimes under the car which is a bummer..
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#47
Advanced
White Exhaust Smoke Under Heavy Acceleration
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.
I have seen this comment before. I notice it occasionally in my 2020. There is no loss of coolant or oil. I have read of condensation in intercoolers of other turbocharged cars and wonder if maybe it might be normal under some conditions.
One problem I have with service depts. is that service advisors nowadays often seem not mechanically inclined. I wish I could discuss this with a seasoned Lexus mechanic.
#49
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?
#50
I Work in automotive service and its just not lexus that does this. its also other brands i have seen this on used cars steering wheels. its the lotions you are using or whatever on your hands that peals away steering wheels. definitely not a defect by any means
#51
my LS sounds like a school bus every time I brake. Lexus service says this is normal for performance vehicles. I've had plenty sports cars and none of them did this. He did add they would change the brake pads out with softer ones to make the sound stop but they would not be performance brakes. Defeats the purpose of having "performance brakes" imo.
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hwang1jin (02-03-23)
#52
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.
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E46CT (03-16-23)
#53
I had a Toyota/Lexus back in the day that had the EXACT type of damage on the leather-wrapped steering wheel. Mine occurred as a result of sea air (high humidity, mixed with the components of salt from the ocean). I used to always open my sunroof, and windows - when driving, and ALWAYS when down near the beach in Japan. After I replaced the steering wheel, I never opened the sunroof or windows near the beach again, and never had another problem. This is true - these elements will absolutely destroy your leather. Especially on the steering wheel, from what I learned. But hey it's a lease, so no big deal for you - for now, until you turn it in, I guess.
#54
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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?
#56
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#57
Is lexus the only car company that has steering wheel issue with hits leather?
I had a friend who had a LS400 and his wheel, seats, anything he touched in leather was peeling away.
It was like his skin oils were toxic to leather.
This dude like ran a marathon once a month. Never figured it out.
Its rare when a wheel fails. It happens to all brands of leather? Or just Lexus?
I had a friend who had a LS400 and his wheel, seats, anything he touched in leather was peeling away.
It was like his skin oils were toxic to leather.
This dude like ran a marathon once a month. Never figured it out.
Its rare when a wheel fails. It happens to all brands of leather? Or just Lexus?
#58
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Is lexus the only car company that has steering wheel issue with hits leather?
I had a friend who had a LS400 and his wheel, seats, anything he touched in leather was peeling away.
It was like his skin oils were toxic to leather.
This dude like ran a marathon once a month. Never figured it out.
Its rare when a wheel fails. It happens to all brands of leather? Or just Lexus?
I had a friend who had a LS400 and his wheel, seats, anything he touched in leather was peeling away.
It was like his skin oils were toxic to leather.
This dude like ran a marathon once a month. Never figured it out.
Its rare when a wheel fails. It happens to all brands of leather? Or just Lexus?
#59
Advanced
I’d be willing to bet that somebody somewhere, mechanic, or whoever had something on his hands, cleaner, solvent, or something. We have had umpteen cars, more than I can count, all makes, with leather steering wheels and I don’t recall ever having a problem like that.
If I take my car in for any kind of service, the first thing I do when I get it back is wipe off the steering wheel, shifter and door handles.
I’m picky about my steering wheel. I don’t even wear a wedding ring for fear it will scratch the leather.
If I take my car in for any kind of service, the first thing I do when I get it back is wipe off the steering wheel, shifter and door handles.
I’m picky about my steering wheel. I don’t even wear a wedding ring for fear it will scratch the leather.
Last edited by sajack; 05-29-23 at 10:41 AM.
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Lingus (05-30-23)
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