Verified Nov 2026
Batteries & E-Mobility
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Torrance, California
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Since 1989
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, California, and founded in 1989. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include stamping and assembly work, and the company reports supply-side ties to Toyota. Lexus holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Lexus at a glance
Revenue
<$10M
Est. band
Employees
10,000-50,000
Founded
1989
Headquarters
Torrance, California
Certifications
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
Import activity
5
Industries
Automotive
Electric Vehicles
Electronics
Plumbing & Hardware
Renewable Energy
Industrial Equipment
Sourcing and import activity
From US customs bill-of-lading records
US sea imports
5
Named foreign suppliers
2
Top origins
China
Shared foreign counterparties do not establish that these companies buy from Lexus.
What this tells a buyer
The record includes five customs shipments, with suppliers listed in China, but no recent shipment date is recorded.
Lexus holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and the record lists stamping and assembly among its products.
The company is privately held as a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, and the record reports Toyota as a customer.
Source: US customs bill-of-lading records and public filings · Last verified Nov 05, 2026
STABILITY SIGNALS
Established & active
37 years in operation (founded 1989).
5 US import shipments on record.
Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Overview
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, California, and founded in 1989. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include stamping and assembly work, and the company reports supply-side ties to Toyota. Lexus holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
At a glance
Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
Founded | 1989 |
Headquarters | Torrance, California |
Employees | 10,000-50,000 |
Revenue | <$10M (estimated) |
Primary capability | Batteries & E-Mobility |
Certifications | ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 |
What Lexus makes
Lexus holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, and the record lists stamping and assembly among its products.
Products and capabilities described on the company's own site include Stamping, Assembly (source: lexus.com).
Certifications
Lexus is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:
ISO 14001 — jameelmotors.com
ISO 45001 — jameelmotors.com
ISO 9001 — jameelmotors.com
Trade and customs footprint
The record includes five customs shipments, with suppliers listed in China, but no recent shipment date is recorded. US customs bill-of-lading records list 5 inbound shipments across 2 foreign suppliers, with top origins including China.
Known customers
The counterparties below come from public sources that state the relationship directly. A shared counterparty does not by itself establish a current buying relationship unless the source says so:
Toyota — reported by guelphmanufacturing.com
Latest developments
2026-11-04 — Latest News - Lexus USA Newsroom (lexus.com)
2026-09-25 — WITH THE OPEN SEA AS ITS STAGE, LEXUS BEGINS OVERSEAS SALES OF THE LY680 LUXURY YACHT - Lexus USA Newsroom (lexus.com)
2025-09-29 — LEXUS OF ORLANDO HAS BEEN RENAMED TO LEXUS OF WINTER PARK - Lexus of Winter Park (lexusofwinterpark.com)
2025-09-09 — Report: Lexus production being consolidated in U.S. by Toyota - Automotive News (autonews.com)
2025-07-25 — Lexus of Albuquerque Unveils New Multi-Million Dollar Sales, Service, and Parts Facility (prnewswire.com)
2025-06-27 — Lexus begins construction of first wholly-owned EV plant in China - electrive.com (electrive.com)
Facilities
Lexus is headquartered in Torrance, California. Public sources also reference these locations:
China — electrive.com
Japan — lexus.co.uk
Company details
The company is privately held as a division of Toyota Motor Corporation, and the record reports Toyota as a customer. Lexus was founded in 1989, has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, and is headquartered in Torrance, California. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 37 years in operation (founded 1989). 5 US import shipments on record. Holds ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 9001 certification(s) per public sources.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lexus make?
Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of Toyota Motor Corporation, headquartered in Torrance, California, and founded in 1989. It employs an estimated 10,000 to 50,000 people and serves the automotive, electric vehicle, electronics, renewable energy, and industrial equipment sectors. Its products include stamping and assembly work, and the company reports supply-side ties to Toyota. Lexus holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications.
Where is Lexus headquartered?
Lexus is headquartered in Torrance, California (19001 South Western Avenue, Torrance, California, 90501).
When was Lexus founded?
Lexus was founded in 1989.
How big is Lexus?
Lexus has an estimated 10,000-50,000 employees, with revenue in the <$10M range (estimated).
What certifications does Lexus hold?
Lexus lists ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001 on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.
Does Lexus import from overseas suppliers?
US customs bill-of-lading records show 5 inbound shipments for Lexus, with top origins including China.
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Location & contact
Phone
'+1 800-255-3987
Certification
ISO 14001 · ISO 45001 · ISO 9001
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