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2025 Lexus LS

Common problems & what to know before you buy

Before you message the seller, know the documented failure patterns, repair cost exposure, and risk level for the 2025 Lexus LS.

Common problems

What to watch for on the 2025 Lexus LS

critical·3.4L V6 turbo (V35A-FTS)

Engine Failure from Machining Debris (Recall)

Toyota recalled 2022 and 2023 Tundra and Lexus LX 600 models without the hybrid system because machining debris left in the engine can damage the main bearings and stop the engine.

Typical repair cost
$12,000 – $20,000

Which of these apply to your 2025 LS?

Your guide shows which apply to the exact car, and what to ask the seller.

Safety record

Recalls on the 2025 Lexus LS

Recall·25V595000

Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel

Due to an error in the instrument panel software at vehicle startup, the instrument panel may fail to display vehicle speed, brake system,…

Recall·25V744000

Back over prevention: display function

Please see the recall report for a complete list of models.

Source: NHTSA

Owner complaints

What 1 owners reported

Air bags1

Source: NHTSA

Specifications

2025 Lexus LS at a glance

Trims
500500 F Sport500h500h F Sport
Engine
3.4L 6-Cylinder Turbo, 3.5L 6-Cylinder Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic 10-spd, CVT
Drivetrain
RWD, AWD
Fuel
Gasoline, Hybrid
Body style
Sedan
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Frequently asked questions

What are the common problems with the 2025 Lexus LS?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2025 Lexus LS with NHTSA, most often about the air bags. There are 2 recall campaigns covering this model year. Known problems on its engines include engine failure from machining debris. Squeezed's free research-backed buyer guide cross-references these against documented failure patterns and mileage-stage risks, sorted by severity, in about a minute.

Is the 2025 Lexus LS reliable?

Reliability depends heavily on the specific configuration and how the car was maintained. Start with the 2 open recall campaigns on this model year and confirm the work was completed. Generate a Squeezed buyer guide for this exact vehicle to see a reliability snapshot, repair-cost exposure, and the questions to ask the seller before you buy.

Should I still get a pre-purchase inspection on a 2025 Lexus LS?

Always. A Squeezed buyer guide is the triage step before the inspection: it shows you the documented failure patterns and what to check so you can decide which 2025 Lexus LS listings are even worth a mechanic's time, then walk into the PPI knowing exactly what to look for.

Squeezed is a buyer guide based on public data and industry patterns, not a mechanical inspection. Always get a professional pre-purchase inspection before you buy.