2005 Lexus Ls430 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Vehicle Speed Control (12) · Wheels:rim (1) · Wheels (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Lexus Ls430 model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (67)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Equipment 2022-03-09 · L-SB-0006-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: this service bulletin includes procedures to replace damaged or loose front carpet floor retainer(s) without replacing the carpet assembly. follow the repair procedure in this bulletin to replace the loose or damaged carpet floor retainer(s).
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guideline
Wheels 2022-01-12 · Lexus PRO19-02 - · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
pol: this consolidated tire warranty guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by lexus. this information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. customers can find this information o
Power Train:automatic Transmission:fluid/Lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Power Train:manual Transmission:lubricant 2020-08-05 · L-SB-0002-20 Rev · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. this bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired accordingly and will be covered under warranty
Showing the 6 most recent of 67 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-05-02 · Suspension:rear:shock Absorber · 54,000 mi“the contact owns a 2005 lexus ls430. the contact stated while driving various speeds, the rear suspension was bouncing excessively causing the vehicle to be difficult to control and maintain in the lane. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact had driven the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined t…”
2019-06-01 · Vehicle Speed Control · 97,000 mi“takata recall, during accident air bags under inflated, my legs was bruised and swollen. my car self accelerated, i couldn't control the speed, my brakes didn't work, my car stopped by hitting the car in front of me. claim [xxx], the car was in motion, on a freeway, driving straight, i have a recall claim [xxx]. information redacted pursuant…”
2018-03-08 · Structure:body · 90,000 mi“lifters that hold trunk open failed & trunk struck operator in the head twice. engine hood was opened to its apex & the hood slammed closed. will not stay open; can only be held open with a cane while trying to check oil. car was stationary & ignition was off in all cases. car gave no previous warning of fatigue or failure.…”
2016-01-30 · Visibility/Wiper“my dashboard is a hazardous to me driving bad glare. the dashboard is blistering and melting away and separating from the instrument panel. when i touch the dashboard its starting to crack. highly disappointed with this lexus product. i am a loyal customer as well and several members of my family! this is very dangerous and unhealthy for me and ot…”
2014-03-03 · Service Brakes · 142,350 mi · 💥 crash“ i have owned car since new. all service performed by same dealer on time. all repairs done as suggested by dealer. air bags recall performed in 2006. new brakes within 6 months. driving to my wife"s work (airport) on same route for 38 years (37 miles from residence). i observed red light and cars stopped 100 yards ahead 1/4 mile fr…”
2013-08-03 · Exterior Lighting · 79,000 mi“was traveling about 55 mph on dark country road when the afs sensor (as i later learned) went out on the left rear of vehicle. lights on low beam dropped to about 20' in front of car leaving me virtually blind and unsafe to drive at anything over 20 mph. because of the winding nature of the roads and customary speed, i was at serious risk of bein…”
2012-12-29 · Wheels · 15,000 mi“the wheels on this car accumlate corrosion and cause the tires to go flat while driving. lexus doesn't seem concerned with this defect. *tr…”
2012-10-26 · Vehicle Speed Control · 67,000 mi · 💥 crash“tl*the contact owns a 2005 lexus ls430. while driving approximately 3 mph, the contact attempted to maneuver the vehicle into a parking space when the vehicle accelerated abnormally. as a result, the vehicle traveled over a concrete parking barrier and crashed into a concrete wall. the crash caused damage to the front driver's side door. there were…”
2012-02-14 · Vehicle Speed Control · 53,100 mi · 💥 crash“driving into the garage to park, the car jerked and suddenly accelerated. crashed into the shelvings, plumbing tools and parts. pushing everything against the rear wall which was damaged. *tr …”
2011-09-04 · Vehicle Speed Control · 💥 crash“as i was driving along the road, two miles from my house in a residential area. the car suddenly and drastically began to accelerate. i remember vividly pressing the brake pedal multiple times but it failed to decelerate the car at all. afraid as i was, i ceased to step on the brake or the gas pedal, the car continued accelerating and kept gaining…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.