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2018 Lexus LS 500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

4

4 current

Combined

9.1L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,821

20,000 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Seats And Restraints

Transport Canada recall 2024229 · manufacturer campaign SRC RG9

17 April 2024

Transport Canada lists: LS 500 2018–2021

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the occupant classification system (OCS) may not work properly due to interference between seat components. As a result, the airbag system can turn off the passenger-front airbag even when a passenger is seated in the front passenger seat. Note: This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with the Executive package.

Why it matters

An airbag system that does not work properly could increase the risk of injury in a crash.

What the dealer will do

Lexus will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the front passenger seat. If interference is found, the dealer will adjust the seat as necessary, and re-calibrate the occupant classification system.

105 vehicles affected in CanadaCarCompliance Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020514 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB3 & SRC RB4

28 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: 570 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · Es 350 2018–2019 · GS 350 2013–2015, 2017–2019 · GX 460 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · and 24 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

126,597 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020088 · manufacturer campaign SRC RA2 / SRC RA3

4 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: 570 2014–2015 · Es 350 2018–2019 · GS 350 2013–2015, 2018 · GX 460 2014–2015 · and 21 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall SRC R95/SRC R96 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-005)

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

111,835 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Tires

Transport Canada recall 2019097 · manufacturer campaign SRC R78

27 February 2019

Transport Canada lists: LS 500 2018

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, a crack could develop on the sidewall of the tire. Over time, the crack could expand and could lead to a partial tread separation.

Why it matters

A tire tread separation could affect vehicle stability and increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to a dealer for an inspection of the tires. If the vehicle has one or more affected tires, all four tires will be replaced.

298 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Mid-size
In its class
More efficient than 47% of 172 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
211 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Lexus LS 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 4 recalls on record for the 2018 Lexus LS 500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Lexus LS 500 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Lexus LS 500 at 9.1 L/100 km combined, emitting 211 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 4 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Lexus LS 500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.