2018 Lexus LC500 Problems & Complaints

Few complaints

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2018 Lexus LC500 with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. The most reported problem area is the fuel & propulsion system (2 complaints, typically around 14,000 miles). 3 recalls cover this model year.

5complaints
3recalls
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
0deaths

Most common 2018 Lexus LC500 problems

  • Other / not specified
    360%
  • Fuel & propulsion system~14,000 miles
    240%
  • Body & structure
    120%
  • Electrical system
    120%

Share of the 5 complaints; one complaint can involve more than one system. "~" is the median mileage when the problem started.

Lexus LC500 complaints by model year

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Owner complaints per model year, Lexus LC500. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).

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2018 Lexus LC500 recalls (3)

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 18V-107 · Feb 14, 2018 · 9,905 vehicles

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987.

2018 Lexus LC500 engines & fuel economy

EngineTransmissionDriveMPG city / hwy / combined
5.0L 8-cyl10-speed automaticRWD16 / 26 / 19

EPA ratings. Class: Subcompact car.

Frequently asked questions

Is the 2018 Lexus LC500 a good car?

That is a low number of complaints for a car on sale this long. So far owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.

What is the most common problem with the 2018 Lexus LC500?

The fuel & propulsion system — 2 complaints, 40% of all complaints for this model year. Next are the body & structure (1) and electrical system (1).

How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus LC500 have?

There are 3 recalls for the 2018 Lexus LC500, the most recent from November 4, 2020 (fuel pump). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer — check whether yours has been done with the VIN recall check.

At what mileage do 2018 Lexus LC500 problems happen?

The median mileage reported in complaints is about 14,000 miles; 100% of problems with a recorded mileage started before 50,000 miles.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.