1992 Lexus Ls400 Recalls

No recalls on record Updated July 2026

No NHTSA recalls on record for the 1992 Lexus Ls400. 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 air bags. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Complaints by component

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
1
1crashes
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
1
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
1
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT
1
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
1
1injuries
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
1
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1
1crashes
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
1
1crashes
Total complaints10

What owners report

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

“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lexus ls400. While driving 30 mph the contacted applied the brakes; however, they failed and the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The driver frontal air bag didn't deploy. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The manufacturer…”

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC · reported 2010-11-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lexus ls400. While driving 30 mph the contacted applied the brakes; however, they failed and the vehicle did not stop until it crashed into the vehicle in front of her. The driver frontal air bag didn't deploy. The vehicle was towed to a towing yard. The manufacturer…”

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL · reported 2010-11-01

“Tl*the contact owns a 1992 lexus ls400. When the contact was at a stop sign attempting to accelerate; the accelerator pedal became stuck to the floor. The vehicle accelerated on its own into traffic before crashing into a hedge. The vehicle continued to accelerate after the vehicle was in the park…”

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL · reported 2009-06-19

“When vehicle was started smoke came out from starter motor. Smoke would disappear once vehicle was moving for some time. Had contacted dealer, and mechanic informed consumer that the problem was in wiring harness.*ak”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD · reported 2001-09-13

“Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. Consumer smelled heavy fumes from exhaust on acceleration, dealer found no problems. *slc”

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT · reported 1996-04-24

“Vehicle experiences ongoing problem with the noisy front wheel bearing, 2 repairs have been completed, the second repair consumer paid for. Consumer smelled heavy fumes from exhaust on acceleration, dealer found no problems. *slc”

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM · reported 1996-04-24

“Seat belt buckle releases by itself and will not retract. Manufacturer will be notified. *ak”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:BUCKLE ASSEMBLY

“The seat belts failed during vehicle accident resulting in injury to the consumer (attorney for the consumer). *mjs”

SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
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 1992 Lexus Ls400 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.