Transmission and drivetrainPart report

2018 Lexus LS Transmission and drivetrain Problems

Complaints: 1about this part
Share: 7%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage: 7,000miles
Trend: Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the transmission and drivetrain of the 2018 Lexus LS, 7% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,000 miles.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Related service bulletins

10179697Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
10179601Aug 5, 2020TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a…
10159702Apr 8, 2019TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year LS500 vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following transmission-related conditions: ? R to D shift delay when vehicle is cold ? Shift bump…

Transmission and drivetrain: other model years

Year	Complaints	Share of year
2018	1	7%
2009	3	23%
2008	1	2%
2007	1	2%
2005	1	20%
2004	1	13%

Other parts of the 2018 Lexus LS

Electrical system
3 complaints Engine
3 complaints Other or unknown
3 complaints Wheels
3 complaints Engine cooling
2 complaints Fuel system
2 complaints Forward collision avoidance
1 complaints Seats
1 complaints Steering
1 complaints Tires
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2018 Lexus LS

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology