LEXUS LS
XF20 / XF30 / XF30/40 / XF40 / 1999-2022 / Sedan / 4-door Sedan
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1999 LEXUS LS 1UZ-FE/2UZ-FE (XF20)
XF20 / 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE / The 1999 Lexus LS (XF20) was equipped primarily with a 4.0L V8 (1UZ-FE), smooth and naturally aspirated, with a US-market option of a 4.7L V8 (2UZ-FE) in some regions.
2000 LEXUS LS 1UZ-FE (XF20)
XF20 / 1UZ-FE / 4.0L V8 naturally aspirated gasoline engine, DOHC 32-valve with VVT-i available later in production
2002 LEXUS LS 1UZ-FE (LS430)/3UZ-FE (LS430 in some markets 2003+) (XF30)
XF30 / 1UZ-FE (LS430), 3UZ-FE (LS430 in some markets 2003+) / The 2002 Lexus LS 430 uses primarily the 4.3L V8 1UZ-FE engine with VVT-i; some markets introduced 3UZ-FE slightly later for increased displacement and power.
2003 LEXUS LS 1UZ-FE/3UZ-FE (XF30)
XF30 / 1UZ-FE, 3UZ-FE / 2003 Lexus LS was offered with V8 engines: the 4.0L 1UZ-FE (in Japan and some markets) and the 4.3L 3UZ-FE (in the U.S., Europe, Australia).
2005 LEXUS LS 1UR-FSE/3UZ-FE (XF30)
XF30 / 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE / Two main engines for 2005 Lexus LS globally: 4.6L V8 1UR-FSE (LS 460) and 4.3L V8 3UZ-FE (LS 430, key markets). 1UR-FSE uses D-4S direct/port injection, 3UZ-FE is port fuel injected.
2006 LEXUS LS 1UR-FSE/3UZ-FE (XF30/40)
XF30/40 / 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE / V8 engines: 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 with D-4S direct injection (LS 460), and 3UZ-FE 4.3L V8 (primarily Japan market LS 430).
2007 LEXUS LS 1UR-FSE/3UR-FSE (XF40)
XF40 / 1UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE / The 2007 Lexus LS was offered primarily with two V8 engines globally. The 1UR-FSE 4.6L V8 featured D-4S direct and port injection, delivering smooth power and efficiency. The 3UR-FSE 5.0L V8 was available in specific markets including North America for the LS 460 and LS 600h L hybrid variant respectively.
2008 LEXUS LS 3UZ-FE (XF40)
XF40 / 3UZ-FE / 4.3L V8 DOHC 32-valve VVT-i gasoline engine
2010 LEXUS LS 2UR-FSE/3UR-FSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE / Main engine globally is the 4.6L V8 2UR-FSE; North American and some markets also had the 5.0L 3UR-FSE V8 variant used in the LS 600h L hybrid version.
2011 LEXUS LS 2UR-FSE/3UR-FSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE / The 2011 Lexus LS is primarily equipped with a 4.6L V8 (2UR-FSE) gasoline engine globally; in some markets the 5.0L V8 (3UR-FSE) is available mainly in the LS 600h hybrid variant.
2013 LEXUS LS 2GR-FSE/3UR-FSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, V8 1UR-FSE (in some markets) / 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) and 5.0L V8 (3UR-FSE) gasoline engines; V8 primarily for North America and select markets
2014 LEXUS LS 2UR-FSE/3UR-FSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE / Front-mounted V8 gasoline engines available in 4.6L (2UR-FSE) and 5.0L (3UR-FSE) variants depending on market and trim. The 4.6L 2UR-FSE is common globally for standard LS460 models, while the 5.0L 3UR-FSE is used in high-performance LS 600h L hybrid models.
2015 LEXUS LS 2GR-FSE/2UR-GSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE / V6 3.5L hybrid and V8 4.6L engines offered with market-specific variations
2016 LEXUS LS 2GR-FSE/2UR-GSE (XF40)
XF40 / 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE / Available with a 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) hybrid setup globally, and a 5.0L naturally aspirated V8 (2UR-GSE) in select markets like the US and Europe; hybrid variants use 2UR-FSE variant of V8 in limited editions.
2017 LEXUS LS 2GR-FKS/8GR-FXS (XF50)
XF50 / 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS / Two main engine variants: a 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (2GR-FKS) and a 3.5L V6 hybrid (8GR-FXS). Some regional variations exist, e.g., hybrid availability and tuning may differ by market.
2019 LEXUS LS 2UR-FSE/8GR-FXS (XF50)
XF50 / 2UR-FSE, 8GR-FXS / The 2019 Lexus LS XF50 was offered mainly with two engine types: a 3.5L twin-turbocharged V6 (2UR-FSE) and a hybrid version with a 3.5L V6 Atkinson cycle (8GR-FXS). The V6 turbo is used primarily in the LS 500 variant, while the hybrid powertrain is used in the LS 500h variant.
2020 LEXUS LS 2GR-FKS/V35A-FTS (XF50)
XF50 / 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS / The 2020 Lexus LS is powered primarily by a 3.5L V6 with direct and port injection (engine code 2GR-FKS) in hybrid models; a 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (engine code V35A-FTS) is introduced in higher trims or specific markets. Engine options vary by region: North America typically received the twin-turbo V6, hybrid versions globally.
2021 LEXUS LS 2GR-FKS/V35A-FTS (XF50)
XF50 / 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE / 2021 Lexus LS is powered by several engines depending on market: a 3.5L V6 (2GR-FKS) naturally aspirated or turbocharged (V35A-FTS) and a 5.0L V8 (2UR-GSE) available primarily in North America and select markets.
2022 LEXUS LS 2GR-FKS/V35A-FTS (XF50)
XF50 / 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE / The 2022 Lexus LS is offered with multiple engines depending on market: the 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (2GR-FKS) in some markets, a new 3.5L twin-turbo V6 (V35A-FTS) in the US and others, and a 5.0L V8 (2UR-GSE) variant primarily in Japan and select regions.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | technical-profile | 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE | 3968 cc (1UZ-FE), 4663 cc (2UZ-FE) | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| 2000 | technical-profile | 1UZ-FE | 3969 cc | EFI (Electronic Fuel Injection) |
| 2002 | technical-profile | 1UZ-FE (LS430), 3UZ-FE (LS430 in some markets 2003+) | 4292 cc | Electronic Fuel Injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | 1UZ-FE, 3UZ-FE | 3969 cc (1UZ-FE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | 4608 cc (1UR-FSE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | Dual direct and port fuel injection (1UR-FSE), port fuel injection (3UZ-FE) |
| 2006 | technical-profile | 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | 4608 cc (1UR-FSE), 4292 cc (3UZ-FE) | D-4S direct and port fuel injection (1UR-FSE); Multi-port EFI (3UZ-FE) |
| 2007 | technical-profile | 1UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | 4608 cc (1UR-FSE), 4969 cc (3UR-FSE) | D-4S direct and port fuel injection |
| 2008 | technical-profile | 3UZ-FE | 4292 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2010 | technical-profile | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | 4608 cc (2UR-FSE), 4969 cc (3UR-FSE) | Direct injection with D-4S system (2UR-FSE) |
| 2011 | technical-profile | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | 4608 cc (2UR-FSE), 4969 cc (3UR-FSE) | Direct injection with D-4S system |
| 2013 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, V8 1UR-FSE (in some markets) | 3.5L and 5.0L | Direct fuel injection |
| 2014 | technical-profile | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | 4608 cc (2UR-FSE), 4969 cc (3UR-FSE) | D-4S direct and port fuel injection (2UR-FSE), Hybrid system with multi-jet fuel injection (3UR-FSE hybrid) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE | 3.5 L V6 (hybrid), 4.6 L V8 (non-hybrid) | Fuel injection with direct injection on V8, hybrid electric drive for V6 hybrid |
| 2016 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE | V6: 3456 cc; V8: 4969 cc | Fuel injection with direct injection (D-4S for V8, D-4S for V6) |
| 2017 | technical-profile | 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS | 3.5 L | D-4S (Direct and port fuel injection on 2GR-FKS, hybrid system with Atkinson cycle on 8GR-FXS) |
| 2019 | technical-profile | 2UR-FSE, 8GR-FXS | 3.5 liters | Direct injection (2UR-FSE), D-4S system; Hybrid uses Atkinson cycle and electric motor |
| 2020 | technical-profile | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS | 3.5 liters | Direct and port fuel injection |
| 2021 | technical-profile | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE | 3.5L V6 or 5.0L V8 | Direct and port fuel injection (D-4S system on 2GR-FKS and 2UR-GSE), turbocharged direct injection on V35A-FTS |
| 2022 | technical-profile | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE | 3.5 L (3456 cc) for V6 engines; 5.0 L (4969 cc) for V8 | D-4S direct and port fuel injection (for 2GR-FKS and V35A-FTS), port/Direct injection for 2UR-GSE |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE | API SG or higher grade, SAE 5W-30 recommended | Approximately 5.1 liters (including filter) for 1UZ-FE; service-fill including oil filter change | TOYOTA ATF Type T-IV recommended |
| 2000 | 1UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 API SJ or higher | 6.3 liters (including filter) - service fill | Dexron III or Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid |
| 2002 | 1UZ-FE (LS430), 3UZ-FE (LS430 in some markets 2003+) | API SL 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic engine oil | 7.9 liters (including filter) service-fill | Toyota Type T-IV automatic transmission fluid |
| 2003 | 1UZ-FE, 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer's specification synthetic oil | Approximately 6.5 liters service fill including filter on 3UZ-FE (varies by engine, consult manual) | Dexron III or equivalent ATF |
| 2005 | 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic | Approx. 6.3 liters (including oil filter) service-fill capacity | Toyota WS fluid |
| 2006 | 1UR-FSE, 3UZ-FE | API SL or higher grade, 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approximately 8.5 liters (including filter), service-fill noted for accuracy | Toyota ATF WS for 8-speed; Toyota Type T-IV for 6-speed |
| 2007 | 1UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30 API SN or higher | Approximately 8.5 liters (service fill with filter change, 1UR-FSE) | Multi-purpose ATF, Toyota WS or equivalent |
| 2008 | 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 API certified engine oil | 8.0 liters (including oil filter) service-fill | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| 2010 | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | SAE 5W-30 synthetic, meeting API SM or better | Approx. 8.5 L including filter (service-fill, filter change recommended) | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid for 8-speed; hybrid-specific fluid for ECVT |
| 2011 | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30 meeting API SM or higher | Approx. 7.5 liters (including oil filter, service fill) | Use Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| 2013 | 2GR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, V8 1UR-FSE (in some markets) | SAE 0W-20 synthetic preferred | Approximately 6.9 liters (including filter), service fill; oil filter replacement recommended at oil change | Toyota WS (World Standard) automatic transmission fluid |
| 2014 | 2UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic engine oil | 8.5 liters (service-fill including filter change; varies slightly based on market and engine version) | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid |
| 2015 | 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approximately 6.1 liters (service fill including filter) for V8; Hybrid system follows separate hybrid maintenance | Manufacturer specified automatic transmission fluid (ATF WS for V8 automatic) |
| 2016 | 2GR-FSE, 2UR-GSE, 2UR-FSE | API SN or above, SAE 0W-20 preferred for hybrid V6; SAE 5W-30 for V8 | Approximately 6.1 liters including filter (service-fill, includes oil filter replacement) | DEXRON®-VI for automatic transmissions |
| 2017 | 2GR-FKS, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic | 7.4 liters service fill (including filter change) for 2GR-FKS engine | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for 8-speed, hybrid transaxle fluid for hybrid |
| 2019 | 2UR-FSE, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic or as per owner's manual | Approximately 8.5 liters (including filter); service-fill capacity confirmed for 2UR-FSE engine | Toyota WS (World Standard) automatic transmission fluid (ATF) for 10-speed |
| 2020 | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic, meeting Lexus recommendations | Approximately 6.2 liters (service fill with oil filter change) | Toyota WS Automatic Transmission Fluid for AT; hybrid uses specific hybrid gearbox fluid |
| 2021 | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE | SAE 0W-20 fully synthetic engine oil meeting Lexus specification | Approximately 6.6L service-fill with filter change (varies with engine code) | Toyota WS or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2022 | 2GR-FKS, V35A-FTS, 2UR-GSE | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30, reference owner's manual per market | Approx. 8.0 liters (service-fill including filter change); exact varies with engine variant | Toyota WS or equivalent synthetic ATF |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 1UZ-FE, 2UZ-FE, 1UZ-FE (LS430), 3UZ-FE (LS430 in some markets 2003+), 3UZ-FE, 1UR-FSE, 3UR-FSE, 2UR-FSE, 2GR-FSE, V8 1UR-FSE (in some markets), 2UR-GSE, 2GR-FKS
- Transmissions: Not available on LS 400 models for 1999, 4-speed automatic (A340E) or 5-speed automatic (A551E, 2UZ-FE variants), TOYOTA ATF Type T-IV recommended, Not available, automatic only, 4-speed electronically controlled automatic (U660E), Dexron III or Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid, Not available on LS430 (automatic only), 5-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission (U151E)
- Tire sizes: P215/60R16, P225/55R16, P225/55R17 depending on market and trim, P225/50R17 depending on market and trim, P225/60R16, P235/55R17 (depending on market), 225/55R16, 225/50R17, 245/45R18, 245/40R19 depending on market and option packages
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: API SG or higher grade, SAE 5W-30 recommended / SAE 5W-30 API SJ or higher / API SL 5W-30 or 5W-40 synthetic engine oil / SAE 5W-30 or manufacturer's specification synthetic oil
- Transmission fluid: TOYOTA ATF Type T-IV recommended / Dexron III or Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid / Toyota Type T-IV automatic transmission fluid / Dexron III or equivalent ATF
- Coolant: Approximately 10 liters / 10.8 liters with radiator, service refill / Approximately 10.9 liters / Approx. 11.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 brake fluid / DOT 3 or higher / DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4, replaced every 2 years recommended
Known problems
- Timing belt replacement critical at recommended intervals
- Potential air suspension issues in some markets
- Head gasket leaks uncommon but possible after high mileage
- Suspension bushings wear causing mild noise
- Aging automatic transmission solenoids impacting shift quality
- Valve cover gasket leaks
- VVT-i system rattling in some early models
- Air suspension compressor issues in later years
- Timing belt wear and recommended replacement interval
- Suspension air compressor failure (some markets with air suspension)
- Potential air suspension issues (LS 460)
- Aging navigation system hardware and software