2018 LEXUS LC500 Complaints and Recall Information
The 2018 LEXUS LC500 has 0 complaints and 6 recalls filed with NHTSA. Owners most frequently report issues linked to fuel system components as reflected in multiple recalls affecting fuel pump reliability and potential safety risks.
There are six recalls affecting various components predominantly within the fuel delivery system. These recalls address defects that could lead to engine stalling or fuel leaks, impacting vehicle safety and drivability.
Recalls- Fuel pump failure risk. NHTSA recall 20V012000 affects 1,830,752 vehicles including the 2018 LC500. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, causing engine stall while driving which increases crash risk. Toyota notifies owners and replaces the fuel pump free of charge without a do-not-drive advisory.
- Expanded fuel pump recall. Recall 20V682000 covers 1,525,742 vehicles, including the 2018 LC500, expanding the previous recall 20V012000. The defect involves the low-pressure fuel pump which may fail and cause the engine to stall. Dealers provide an improved fuel pump assembly at no cost.
- High-pressure fuel pump damage. Recall 18V107000 involves 9,905 vehicles including the 2018 LC500 equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines. Damage to the pulsation damper may cause a fatigue crack in the high pressure fuel pump cover, potentially leaking fuel and increasing fire risk. Toyota replaces the high pressure fuel pumps free of charge with no do-not-drive advisory.
Owners with repeated repairs or unresolved safety defects related to these recalls may have rights under their state lemon law. Consulting a qualified attorney familiar with lemon law claims is recommended for further assistance.
2018 LEXUS LC500 Summary
2018
Model Year
0
Total Complaints
3
Total Recalls
3366399
Vehicles Affected
Recalls
2018 LEXUS LC500
1525742 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 LEXUS LC500
1830752 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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 January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
2018 LEXUS LC500
9905 vehicles affected
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Risk: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Complaints
No complaints found.