2020 Lexus LC500Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2020 Lexus LC500, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 20V-682 the manufacturer reports only 85% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 28, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Lexus LC500 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

1 recall

2020 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 →

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

2020 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

A rock is able to penetrate the huge weak grill and put a hole in the radiator causing dangerous overheating. My car overheated in a busy highway
Complaint 11471467 · Jun 28, 2022

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