DecodedCars2022 Lexus LS
Trims, performance, features, fuel economy, safety and known problems — with the pros and cons against similar 2022 models.
- Class
- Midsize Cars
- Body styles
- 500 4dr Sedan, 500h 4dr Sedan
- Engines
- 3.5L 6-cyl, 3.4L 6-cyl turbo
- Drivetrain
- All-Wheel Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive
- Fuel
- Hybrid, Premium Gasoline
- MPG (best)
- 25 combined · 22 city / 29 hwy
- Length
- 206.3 in
- Curb weight
- 4,938–5,225 lb
- NHTSA rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 1 campaign
Pros & cons
What's good
- Hybrid version availableOffered as a hybrid as well as gas.
- AWD / 4WD available
Watch out for
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Calculated from EPA, NHTSA and vPIC data against 13 similar 2022 models — not a review. How we calculate this →
Overview
The 2022 Lexus LS is a midsize car offered with 2 engines (3.5L 6-cyl and 3.4L 6-cyl turbo), including a hybrid version and all-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 206 inches long and 75 inches wide on a 123-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 4,938 lb (500 4dr Sedan).
EPA rates its most efficient version at 25 MPG combined (22 city / 29 highway), 8% worse than the 2022 midsize car average of 27.1 MPG, for an estimated $3,300 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 1 recall campaign on file.
What changed for 2022
- Best combined MPG down from 28 to 25
Compared with 2021; trim, feature and price changes aren't covered. See the 2021 LS →
Dimensions & weight
| Body | Length | Width | Height | Wheelbase | Track F / R | Curb weight | Weight F/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 4dr Sedan | 206.3 in | 74.8 in | 57.5 in | 123.2 in | 64.6 / 64.6 in | 4,938 lb | 53/47 |
| 500h 4dr Sedan | 206.3 in | 74.8 in | 57.5 in | 123.2 in | 64.6 / 64.6 in | 5,225 lb | 51/49 |
Transport Canada CVS (Open Government Licence – Canada), Canadian-market figures.
Will it fit your garage? Check with your measurements →Engines, MPG & running costs
| Version | Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / Hwy / Comb | vs. class | Fuel / yr | CO₂ g/mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LS 500h AWD Hybrid | 3.5L 6-cyl | Automatic (AV-S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 22 / 29 / 25 | -8% | $3,300 | 358 |
| LS 500 | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | Rear-Wheel Drive | 18 / 29 / 22 | -19% | $3,750 | 404 |
| LS 500 AWD | 3.4L 6-cyl turbo | Automatic (S10) | All-Wheel Drive | 17 / 27 / 21 | -23% | $3,900 | 432 |
EPA estimates; "vs. class" is combined MPG against the 2022 EPA class average. How we calculate this →
Safety ratings & technology
NHTSA has not published 5-Star ratings for the 2022 Lexus LS.
Similar 2022 midsize cars
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Lexus LS (this car) | 25 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Porsche Panamera | 22 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
| 2022 Audi A8 | 22 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Maserati Quattroporte | 19 MPG | Not rated | 2 |
| 2022 Polestar 2 | 270 mi | Not rated | 0 |
| 2022 Alfa Romeo Giulia | 27 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
| 2022 Volvo S90 | 30 MPG | Not rated | 3 |
Recalls (1)
Electronic Stability Control (Esc) › Control Module › Software · Apr 13, 2022
NHTSA campaign 22V239000 · 458,110 vehicles
- 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.
- Fix
- 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.
Not every 2022 Lexus LS is affected — only a VIN check confirms your car.
Owner-reported problems
No owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus LS in NHTSA's database since 2015.
Used 2022 Lexus LS buyer's checklist
- Run the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. 1 recall this year — ask for proof of repairs.
- Hybrid system. Check for hybrid-system warning lights and ask whether the high-voltage battery has been replaced or is still under warranty.
- Before you pay: service records, a history report and an independent inspection.
Generated by DecodedCars from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2022 Lexus LS. Not a substitute for a professional inspection.
Other LS years
Compare all years →| Year | MPG (best) | Length | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 LS | 21 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 LS | 25 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 LS | 25 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 LS | 25 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 LS | 28 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 6 |
| 2020 LS | 28 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 LS | 28 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 7 |
| 2018 LS | 28 | 206.3 in | Not rated | 4 | 19 |
| 2017 LS | 19 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 2 |
| 2016 LS | 20 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 0 | 6 |
| 2015 LS | 20 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 7 |
| 2014 LS | 20 | 200.4 in | Not rated | 1 | 11 |
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →