Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 1999 Lexus LS400, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Vehicle speed control12
- Electrical system4
- Structure2
- Tires2
- Engine and engine cooling1
- Interior lighting1
- Service brakes, hydraulic1
- Steering1
- Seat belts1
- Power train1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 102 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
In the United Kingdom
80 cars built in 1999 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 102 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
MOT test results in Great Britain
In 2023, 125 of these cars first registered in 1999 took their annual MOT test. 80% passed first time; among all cars first registered in 1999 the figure was 63%.
| Failed on | These cars | All cars from 1999 |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 8.0% | 12.2% |
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 8.0% | 16.6% |
| Suspension | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.4% | 7.3% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 4.0% | 9.3% |
| Visibility | 3.2% | 6.9% |
DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023 (Department for Transport) · Open Government Licence v3.0 · first tests only; a fix made at the test station within the hour still counts as a fail
In New Zealand
16 1999 cars are on the New Zealand register; 69% arrived as used imports, 25% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Recalls
No recall campaigns cover the 1999 Lexus LS400.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 1999 Lexus LS400: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 627095 | SUBJECT REGARDING AIR CONDITIONER INDICATORS MALFUNCTION. *SLC |
| 627088 | SUBJECT REGARDING MILES SINCE REFUEL DISPLAY RESETTING. *SLC |
| 622300 | ON SOME VEHICLES, THE MILES SINCE REFUEL DISPLAY MAY RESET TO ZERO EVEN THOUGH VEHICLE HAS NOT BEEN REFUELED.*JB |
| 622172 | ON SOME VEHICLE THE MULTIFUNCTION-INFO DISPLAY RESET TO ZERO EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REFUELED.JB |
| 622015 | SUBJECT REGARDING REPAIR MANUAL CORRECTIONS. *TT |
| 619796 | SUBJECT REGARDING STEERING WHEELNUT SERVICE SPECIFICATION. *TT |
| 619119 | SUBJECT REGARDING NEW SEAT BELT TONGUE PLATE STOPPER SERVICE PARTS. *TT |
| 619113 | SUBJECT REGARDING RETRO-FIT INTERNAL TRUNK RELEASE KITS. *TT |
| 616648 | OWNERS OF SOME VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE LEXUS NAIVGATION SYSTEM MAY NOTICE THAT THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM TEMPERATURE DISPLAY IS BLANK ON SOME OCCASIONS WHEN STARTING UP THE CAR. IN ADDITION, THE OTHER CLIMATE CONTROL INDICATORS WILL NOT ILLUMINATE, THOUGH THE CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM WILL OPERATE PROPERLY. *TT |
| 612528 | SUBJECT REGARDING SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *TT |
| 611200 | INFORMATION ON THE SEAT HEATER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURE. *MJS |
| 610096 | THIS BULLETIN CONTAINS PRODUCTION COUNTERMEASURES WHICH HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED TO REDUCE NOISE AND IMPROVE SMOOTHNESS OF OPERATION OF THE TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING COLUMN ASSEMLY. *TT |
| 609102 | SUBJECT PERTAINING TO WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT |
| 609100 | SUBJECT REGARDING SCANTOOL KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 6088671 | SUBJECT REGARDING BLOWER MOTOR IMPROVE DURABILITY. *TT |
| 6088670 | SUBJECT REGARDING TILT / TELESCOPIC STEERING NOISE / SMOOTHNESS IMPROVEMENT. *TT |
| 606226 | INFORMATION REGARDING THE SCANTOOL IMMBOLIZER KEY CODE UTILITY. *TT |
| 606192 | SUBJECT REGARDING THE LEXUS DIAGNOSTIC TESTER SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL USED TO ADD AND REWRITE WIRELESS RECOGNITION CODES. *TT |
| 604960 | SUBJECT ON CUSTOMIZE PROGRAM CARD VERSION 1.1 - FEATURES. *TT |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10207945 | 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 on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205383 | Spots in Window Glass - vehicle exterior |
| 10205352 | Windshield Wiper Blade Maintenance and cleaning |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205331 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation