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Lexus LC500Model year report

2018 Lexus LC500 Problems

Complaints
5filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
10,149miles, 2 complaints with mileage
Recalls
3campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
—no overall rating published
EPA fuel economy
19 mpgcombined, 5.0L 8-cyl RWD · 16 city / 26 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2018 Lexus LC500 (complaints, recalls, investigations), EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lexus LC500. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and electrical system (1). 2 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 10,149 miles. NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns and 118 technical service bulletins for this model year. Other or unknown complaints overlap with 1 technical service bulletin filed under the same part. Fuel system complaints overlap with 3 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 4 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “Blind spot monitors on outside mirrors only register at best only approximately 50% of the time when a car is passed. This happens when my car is moving at different speeds, on different types of roads, and with varying types of vehicles passed (ie.semis, sports cars, box trucks, etc.).”

NHTSA complaint #11021722, filed 2017-09

Fuel system: “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 manager then told me to drive this car to the dealer . I said no way .so he told me to call a tow. While I was waiting for the tow truck I lifted up the hood so others would know my car is broken down . So I looked to see what had happened, I notice the fuel pump had yes bolts in them . …”

NHTSA complaint #11206076, filed 2019-05, 14,298 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 2 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,298 miles.

50%0–1050%10–250%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (2 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 10,149 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20172201920202023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2018 Lexus LC500 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
LC 500 RWD5.0L 8-cyl10-speed automatic162619$4,350

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2018 Lexus LC500 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 118 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 118 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus LC500

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2018510,1493—19—Not enough data

All Lexus LC500 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2018 Lexus LC500 have?

NHTSA recorded 5 consumer complaints for the 2018 Lexus LC500 as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2018 Lexus LC500 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 3 complaints (60% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2018 Lexus LC500 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What gas mileage does the 2018 Lexus LC500 get?

The EPA rates the 2018 Lexus LC500 (LC 500, 5.0L 8-cyl) at 19 mpg combined, 16 city and 26 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $4,350 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2018 Lexus LC500 reported?

Among the 2 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 10,149 miles and the middle half falls between 6,000 and 14,298 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.