Lexus Ls430 reliability
The Lexus Ls430 fails its MOT less often than most cars over 10 years old: 21.7% of 1,175 tests failed in 2023, against 39.7% on average.
2 DVSA recalls for the Lexus Ls430
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Engine may stall
The impeller of the fuel pump sited in the fuel tank may deform. This condition could increase the rotational resistance of the impeller and in the worse case the fuel pump may lock which may in turn result in the engine stalling.
Fix: Recall the vehicles that are likely to be affected and replace the fuel pump with a modified part.
Recalled models: LEXUS LS430 · 319 vehicles
Possible failure of parking brake
An inner part of the transmission may receive a greater force than originally anticipated should the driver operate the accelerator pedal quickly. This may result in a small piece of metal becoming dislodged and in the worst case it may become lodged in the parking lock mechanism. Thus in the resulting in the parking brake failing to operated when P is selected on the transmission.
Fix: Recall likely to be affected vehicles and replace the transmission.
Recalled models: LEXUS LS430 · 223 vehicles
Checking a Lexus Ls430 before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.