Air suspension (compressor, air springs)
usually 100,000–200,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight
Fix: Replace the leaking air spring; a worn compressor usually follows a leak
€600–2,500
Common faults, service intervals and costs
Lexus LS (XF40)
2006–2017
1
engines covered
5
known faults
Enter your VIN and mileage and get a plan built for your exact engine and gearbox.
The Lexus LS (XF40) was built from 2006 to 2017.
For this generation we cover 1 engines and 5 known faults, each with the mileage range where it usually appears.
The most expensive known risk is Air suspension (compressor, air springs): it usually appears at 100,000–200,000 km and costs €600–2,500 to fix.
Engines
| Engine | Fuel | Timing drive | Oil |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol engine | Petrol | Check manual | — |
Faults typical of this model
Faults by engine
Petrol engine
Ignition coils / spark plugs
usually 80,000–150,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Misfire, flashing engine light
Fix: Replace coil and plugs
€100–300
Water pump
usually 100,000–160,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Coolant loss
Fix: Replace pump
€250–500
Catalytic converter
usually 180,000–260,000 km · Medium risk
Signs: Rattle, efficiency code
Fix: Replace
€500–1,500
Gearboxes
Automatic (torque converter)
Torque converter / valve body
usually 150,000–250,000 km · Wear part
Signs: Delayed or harsh shifts
Fix: Fluid service, repair
€300–2,500
Scheduled service
Intervals and typical prices for the Petrol engine engine. Other engines differ in oil, timing drive and some filters; the app gives the exact plan.
| Item | Interval | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Engine oil + oil filterEngine | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €70–150 |
| Cabin (pollen) filterClimate | every 15,000 km or every 12 months | €15–40 |
| Brake fluidBrakes | every 24 months | €50–95 |
| A/C service (regas + desiccant)Climate | every 24 months | €70–150 |
| Air filterEngine | every 30,000 km or every 24 months | €15–45 |
| Spark plugsIgnition | every 60,000 km or every 48 months | €50–160 |
| Automatic transmission fluidTransmission | every 90,000 km | €200–450 |
| Auxiliary (serpentine) beltEngine | every 120,000 km | €70–180 |
| Coolant replacementCooling | every 150,000 km or every 96 months | €70–150 |
| Front brake padsBrakes | usually at 30,000–60,000 km | €60–150 |
| Front brake discs + padsBrakes | usually at 60,000–120,000 km | €150–320 |
| Rear brake padsBrakes | usually at 50,000–90,000 km | €50–130 |
| Tyres (set of 4)Wheels | usually at 40,000–60,000 km | €320–700 |
| Wiper bladesBody | checked at service | €20–50 |
| 12V batteryElectrical | checked at service | €100–220 |
Most common engine versions in the EU
New cars of this generation registered in the EU, Iceland and Norway 2010–2025: 1,315, of which 0 in Croatia. The share shows how common each version is.
| Version | Share | Years | CO₂ | Fuel use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 Petrol5.0 (4,969 cm³) · Petrol | 33.5 % | 2010–2017 | 199 g/km | — |
| 5.0 Petrol5.0 (4,969 cm³) · 290 kW (394 hp) · Petrol | 32.3 % | 2011–2017 | 201 g/km | — |
| 4.6 Petrol4.6 (4,608 cm³) · Petrol | 14.8 % | 2010–2016 | — | — |
| 4.6 Petrol4.6 (4,608 cm³) · 272 kW (370 hp) · Petrol | 5.6 % | 2012–2016 | — | — |
| 3.5 Petrol3.5 (3,456 cm³) · 220 kW (299 hp) · Petrol | 2.8 % | 2017–2017 | 161 g/km | — |
| 3.5 Petrol3.5 (3,456 cm³) · 330 kW (449 hp) · Petrol | 2.6 % | 2017–2017 | 161 g/km | — |
| 4.6 Petrol4.6 (4,608 cm³) · 270 kW (367 hp) · Petrol | 2.1 % | 2011–2012 | — | — |
| 4.6 Petrol4.6 (4,608 cm³) · 285 kW (387 hp) · Petrol | 1.5 % | 2012–2016 | — | — |
| PetrolPetrol | 1.2 % | 2010–2013 | — | — |
Source: European Environment Agency (EEA), monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars, CC BY 4.0. CO₂ and fuel use are official type-approval values (WLTP from 2021), not real-world consumption.
Owner complaints in the US
Which systems owners reported to the US agency NHTSA and at what mileage. Complaints are not confirmed faults and some relate to recalls. Sample: 326 complaints.
Common questions
What are the known problems with the Lexus LS (XF40)?
The faults with the highest risk: air suspension (compressor, air springs) (100,000–200,000 km, €600–2,500); catalytic converter (180,000–260,000 km, €500–1,500); water pump (100,000–160,000 km, €250–500). The full list by engine is on this page.
What should you check when buying a used Lexus LS (XF40)?
Before you buy, ask an authorised dealer to check by VIN whether the car has any open recalls. On the test drive, watch for these signs: suspension warning, the car sits low or drops overnight; rattle, efficiency code. The full checklist is in the guide to buying a used car.
Other Lexus models
Lexus GS (S190) 2005–2011Lexus IS (XE20) 2005–2013Lexus RX 2003–Lexus CT 200h 2011–2022Lexus GS (L10) 2012–2020Lexus IS (XE30) 2013–Lexus NX 2014–Lexus RC 2014–
Sources and notes
Faults, intervals and prices are indicative and collected from public sources and owner experience; always rely on the service book and a qualified workshop. Test statistics: DVSA – Anonymised MOT tests and results, Open Government Licence v3.0. Dutch tests: RDW Open Data (CC0). Engine versions: EEA, monitoring of CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars (CC BY 4.0, DG CLIMA). Owner complaints: NHTSA ODI (public domain). Recalls: DVSA Vehicle Safety Branch Recalls Database, OGL v3.0. Brand and model names are trademarks of their owners and are used only to describe the vehicles.
Updated 08/10/2026