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, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 2024 | 25 700 km | 15 200 – 39 600 | 52 |
| 3 | 2023 | 51 600 km | 34 200 – 72 400 | 75 |
| 4 | 2022 | 63 300 km | 47 000 – 99 100 | 78 |
| 5 | 2021 | 84 400 km | 60 900 – 120 900 | 80 |
| 6 | 2020 | 100 800 km | 74 100 – 123 100 | 70 |
| 7 | 2019 | 109 400 km | 88 900 – 160 300 | 109 |
| 8 | 2018 | 145 900 km | 98 800 – 183 700 | 123 |
| 9 | 2017 | 153 500 km | 116 500 – 187 400 | 106 |
| 10 | 2016 | 139 800 km | 114 000 – 187 600 | 91 |
| 11 | 2015 | 156 100 km | 116 100 – 199 300 | 99 |
| 12 | 2014 | 181 300 km | 133 900 – 216 300 | 111 |
| 13 | 2013 | 180 200 km | 134 900 – 218 300 | 107 |
| 14 | 2012 | 177 700 km | 138 500 – 214 700 | 67 |
| 15 | 2011 | 180 100 km | 142 300 – 222 000 | 59 |
| 16 | 2010 | 158 800 km | 105 100 – 188 000 | 41 |
| 17 | 2009 | 111 800 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 age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 15% | 2.1% | 95 |
| 4–7 years | 34% | 7.4% | 244 |
| 8–11 years | 48% | 11% | 331 |
| 12 years and older | 58% | 15% | 388 |
| All ages | 46% | 11% | 1 058 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 19%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.7% | 0% | 5.6% | 18% | 33% |
| Transmission oil leak | 5.4%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.6% | 0% | 0.9% | 3.5% | 11% |
| Power steering fluid leak | 2.6%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.1% | 0% | 0.5% | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Drive shaft or CV joint problem | 1.1% | 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 year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ₩41 990 000≈ $31 241 | ₩35 700 000 – ₩45 500 000≈ $26 561 – $33 852 | 41 |
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%).
Other Lexus models
- ESInspected cars: 6 470 · 2004–2026
- NXInspected cars: 1 650 · 2015–2025
- RXInspected cars: 1 379 · 2008–2025
- ISInspected cars: 883 · 2006–2017
- CTInspected cars: 675 · 2011–2019
- UXInspected cars: 565 · 2019–2025
- GSInspected cars: 454 · 2006–2013
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026