NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1990 Lexus LS400 and 24 owner complaints. The part owners complain about most is electrical system (6 reports), followed by air bags (5). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers – enter your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your car still has an open recall.
Problem: Lamp housing of center high mounted stop lamp could become distorted after prolonged illumination, particularly under high temperatures.
Fix: Replace lamp housing with one of higher temperature resistant material.
10,234 units potentially affected · Full recall details →
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical System | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Air Bags | 5 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Structure | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| Latches/Locks/Linkages | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Steering | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Visibility | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Latches/Locks/Linkages · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Visibility · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Visibility · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Suspension · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Structure · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Power Train · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Fuel System, Gasoline · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Exterior Lighting · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Engine and Engine Cooling · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Electrical System · Oct 17, 2016 · AL
S10 appropriate handling - enclosing an agenda report service history may 2014 - may/june 2016 on black 1990 lexus ls 400. *smd the consumer stated each time the repair shop performed services on her vehicle, it LED to another problem(s). A clamp was missing. A wire left dangling, a hose was not placed on correctly or it was the wrong hose and/or a good hose was torn, broken…
Fuel/Propulsion System · Oct 6, 2015 · 100,000 miles · NY
My car, made by toyota, has all the same problems, faulty parts, as the cars that were recalled for sudden acceleration. I have had the sudden acceleration problem happen twice and I am currently unable to drive the car because of a faulty resistor that controls the fuel feed tot the fuel pump keeps causing the car to act like it is running out of gas. Very dangerous. Lexus…
Vehicle Speed Control · Sep 16, 2015 · 50,000 miles · NY
In approximately 1995, I experienced the "sudden acceleration" problem twice with my lexus ls. At the time, no one had ever heard of it and the dealer said he could not reproduce it and could do nothing. After that I was more careful with the floor mats and thought I had solved the problem. For the last 7 to 8 years, the car suddenly slows and stalls. I have repeatedly…
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 1990 Lexus LS400, the most recent one (89V212000) for exterior lighting. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Based on 24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most reported areas are electrical system (6), air bags (5), seat belts (3).
Owners reported 6 crashes, 1 fire, 7 injuries and 0 deaths in complaints to NHTSA. These are unverified owner reports, not findings of fault.