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Lexus LS: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea

What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.

Inspections from May 11, 2018 to November 2, 2026

Inspected cars
1 182
Typical mileage per year
13 500 km
Outer panels repaired or replaced
46%
Frame repairs
11%
Typical asking prices
₩41 990 000
≈ $31 241

Mileage by age

Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.

Age, yearsModel yearTypical mileageHalf of the carsCars
2202425 700 km
15 200 – 39 600
52
3202351 600 km
34 200 – 72 400
75
4202263 300 km
47 000 – 99 100
78
5202184 400 km
60 900 – 120 900
80
62020100 800 km
74 100 – 123 100
70
72019109 400 km
88 900 – 160 300
109
82018145 900 km
98 800 – 183 700
123
92017153 500 km
116 500 – 187 400
106
102016139 800 km
114 000 – 187 600
91
112015156 100 km
116 100 – 199 300
99
122014181 300 km
133 900 – 216 300
111
132013180 200 km
134 900 – 218 300
107
142012177 700 km
138 500 – 214 700
67
152011180 100 km
142 300 – 222 000
59
162010158 800 km
105 100 – 188 000
41
172009111 800 km
79 600 – 171 500
31

Is this mileage normal?

Compare a car's odometer reading with other Lexus LS cars of the same age.

Body repairs found at inspection

Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.

Car ageOuter panelsFrameCars
Up to 3 years15%2.1%95
4–7 years34%7.4%244
8–11 years48%11%331
12 years and older58%15%388
All ages46%11%1 058

What inspectors find most often

Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.

ProblemAll agesUp to 3 years4–7 years8–11 years12 years and older
Engine oil leak19%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.7%0%5.6%18%33%
Transmission oil leak5.4%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.6%0%0.9%3.5%11%
Power steering fluid leak2.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1%0%0.5%2.5%4.7%
Drive shaft or CV joint problem1.1%0%0%1.1%2.2%

Asking prices in Korea

Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.

Model yearTypical priceHalf of the carsCars
2018₩41 990 000≈ $‪31 241‬₩35 700 000 – ₩45 500 000≈ $26 561 – $33 85241

Lexus LS: questions and answers

What mileage is normal for a 2018 Lexus LS?
Cars of this age typically show about 145 900 km at inspection; half of them have between 98 800 and 183 700 km.
How often does a used Lexus LS have body repairs?
46% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 11% had frame repairs.
How much does a used Lexus LS cost in Korea?
Over the last year, a 2018 Lexus LS was typically listed for ₩41 990 000 (≈ $31 241); half of these cars were listed between ₩35 700 000 (≈ $26 561) and ₩45 500 000 (≈ $33 852).
What problems do inspectors find on a Lexus LS?
Most often: Engine oil leak (19%), Transmission oil leak (5.4%), Power steering fluid leak (2.6%).

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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026