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2018 Lexus LC500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus LC500, most often about the fuel/propulsion system. It is covered by 3 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls3Lowest repair rate 84%Owner complaints50 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage10kFuel/propulsion system, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 8, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2018 Lexus LC500 has problems

5 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Fuel/propulsion system20
Electrical system10
Structure10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

3 recalls

2018 Lexus LC500 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

85%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles · 1,297,112 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2022 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles · 1,540,470 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

92%repaired · 2019 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 18V-107 · Feb 14, 2018 · 9,905 vehicles · 9,115 repaired

Risk. A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2018 vs. every other LC500 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the LC500 median. How we score

'18'19'20'21
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
  • Best
  • Not rated
In owners' words

What LC500 owners report

Recent fuel/propulsion system complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 LEXUS LC500. THE CONTACT STATED THAT AFTER STOPPING THE VEHICLE AND PLACING THE GEAR SHIFTER IN THE PARK POSITION, THE VEHICLE SHUDDERED AND STALLED WITH THE ENGINE STOP AND STEERING POWER LOW WARNING LIGHTS FLASHING ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL. ALDERSON LEXUS 1302 19 TH ST,…
Complaint 11323371 · May 5, 2020 · 6,000 miles
BROUGHT CAR INTO DEALERSHIP FOR A FUEL PUMP RECALL. I TOOK IT HOME AND PARKED IT IN THE GARAGE TILL LATER THAT WEEK. WHILE I WAS DRIVING IT I NOTICED IT HAD A SMILE AND SMOKE CAME OUT INTO THE CABIN. SO PULLED OVER AND CALLED MY LOCAL LEXUS DEALER AND TOLD THEM WHAT WAES GOING ON. THE SERVICE…
Complaint 11206076 · May 7, 2019 · 14,298 miles

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