Lexus LS400 towing capacity by year
The Lexus LS400 has tow data across 12 model years, from 1991 through 2002. The most recent 2002 Lexus LS400 carries a maximum tow rating of 2,000 lb.
Pick a year below to open the full Lexus LS400 page for that model year. Each year page shows the maximum tow capacity, every trim the dataset covers separately, the engine and drivetrain combination, GVWR, curb weight, payload, and axle ratio.
Lexus LS400 max tow rating, last 5 model years
Year-over-year max tow rating for the Lexus LS400, with the most recent year highlighted. Use the trend to spot generation changes, powertrain refreshes, and SAE J2807 re-tests that revised the published figure.
Recent Lexus LS400 years (1998–2002)
Click any year for the full per-trim breakdown — engine, drivetrain, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, GVWR, curb weight, and payload.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2001 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 2000 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1999 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1998 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
Older Lexus LS400 years (1991–1997)
Earlier model years for the Lexus LS400, going back to 1991. Pre-2015 ratings predate SAE J2807, so figures from those years may be measured under different assumptions than current ratings.
| Year | Trims on file | Max tow (lb) |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1996 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1995 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1994 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1993 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1992 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
| 1991 Lexus LS400 | 1 | 2,000 |
All figures sourced from manufacturer documentation. See our methodology for how the dataset is compiled.