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Lexus LC500 problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every LC500 from 2018 to 2021: 7 owner complaints and 7 recalls across 4 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (5), 2020 (1), 2021 (1). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2021).

Lexus LC500
Photo: Charles from Port Chester, New York · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Other / unknown3
Fuel & propulsion2
Body & structure1
Electrical1
Engine1
Exterior lights1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
20183519
20193019
20201119
20210119

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus LC500?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2018 (5), 2020 (1), 2021 (1).

How many recalls has the Lexus LC500 had?

Across 2018–2021, NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).