Model year 2022 · Midsize Cars

2022 Lexus LS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2022 Lexus LS at 21–25 mpg combined across 3 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–25

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as LS HYBRID.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2022 Lexus LS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2022 Lexus LS, newest first.

Electronic stability control (ESC): Control module: Software

NHTSA 22V239000 Reported Apr 13, 2022
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 22TA03, 22LA01)
Units affected
458,110 (estimate)
Problem
Toyota Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2022 Lexus LX 600, Lexus NX 350h, Lexus NX 450h+, Toytoa RAV4 Hybrid, 2021-2022 Lexus LS 500h, Toyota Mirai, RAV4 PRIME, Sienna, Venza, and 2020-2022 Toyota Highlander Hybrid vehicles. The Skid Control ECU software may not turn on the Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) system when the vehicle is restarted after the driver has disabled the VSC system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Driving with a deactivated stability control system increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Skid Control ECU software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 27, 2022. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is 22TA03. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA01.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2022 Lexus LS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2022 Lexus LS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
LS 5003.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium18/29/22 mpg$3,750404
LS 500 AWD3.4L 6-cyl turboAutomatic 10-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium17/27/21 mpg$3,900432
LS 500h AWD3.5L 6-cyl hybridCVT (10 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium22/29/25 mpg$3,300358

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2022 Lexus LS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2022 Lexus LS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2022 Lexus LS 500 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Lexus LS 500 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Lexus LS 500h 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard
2022 Lexus LS 500h 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2022 Lexus LS owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus LS received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus LS model years

Lexus LS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 LS21 mpg———
2025 LS21–25 mpg33—
2024 LS21–25 mpg20—
2023 LS21–25 mpg21—
2021 LS21–28 mpg26—
2020 LS21–28 mpg20—
2019 LS21–28 mpg47—
2018 LS21–28 mpg419—
2017 LS18–19 mpg02—
2016 LS18–20 mpg06—
2015 LS18–20 mpg17—

All Lexus LS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2022 Lexus models

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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