2002 Lexus LS Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2002 Lexus LS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 10 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID
2
2injuries
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
2
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1
STRUCTURE
1
1injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
2injuries
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE
1
1injuries
SUSPENSION
1
TIRES
1
Total complaints10

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“The pistons that hold up the trunk failed. The trunk fell on me and caused injury. These parts should be replace at the expense of lexus. In addition, the same parts that support the hood, also just failed. This is a safety issue and needs to be addressed in order to prevent further injury. *tr”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING · reported 2014-07-07

“Supports to keep trunk mlid open failed and lid came down striking head. This has occurred several times. Dealer from whom I purchased car did not offer to replace defective parts.william”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2013-06-13

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls400. The contact stated that the trunk lid was ajar when it unexpectedly failed and crashed down onto the contacts head. The contact sustained a loss of blood and severe swelling of the head. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the…”

STRUCTURE · reported 2010-10-30

“Tl* the contact owns a 2002 lexus ls400. The contact stated that the trunk lid was ajar when it unexpectedly failed and crashed down onto the contacts head. The contact sustained a loss of blood and severe swelling of the head. The contact did not inform the dealer or the manufacturer of the…”

STRUCTURE:BODY:TRUNK LID · reported 2010-10-30

“On 9/6/2007 I had a flat tire. I took it to the tire place, I bought a new tire that they installed. As I drove away I heard a clicking sound and I went back to the store. Two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. On 11/23/2007 I had to replace two tires. I tightened the studs. I…”

WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS · reported 2007-11-29

“On 9/6/2007 I had a flat tire. I took it to the tire place, I bought a new tire that they installed. As I drove away I heard a clicking sound and I went back to the store. Two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. On 11/23/2007 I had to replace two tires. I tightened the studs. I…”

TIRES · reported 2007-11-29

“On 9/6/2007 I had a flat tire. I took it to the tire place, I bought a new tire that they installed. As I drove away I heard a clicking sound and I went back to the store. Two studs were backed up a little and loosened the nuts. On 11/23/2007 I had to replace two tires. I tightened the studs. I…”

SUSPENSION · reported 2007-11-29

“Lexus ls 430 2002 trunk strut failure. *tr”

STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE · reported 2007-11-13
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2002 Lexus LS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.