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2018 Lexus LC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2018 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 3 |
Safety recalls3
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Nov 4, 202020V682000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V682000
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| Jan 13, 202020V012000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpIf the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 20V012000
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| Feb 14, 201818V107000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V107000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Lc Hybrid, Lc500. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
Owner complaints by component7
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown or other | 4 | 57 |
| Structure | 2 | 29 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 29 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 14 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names LC, LC 500.
Latest reports
- Structure
“Door handle failure. Well known issue. Internal door actuator commonly fails, causing you to be unable to open the door whether you are inside or outside the vehicle. Repair is also rather expensive.”
- Unknown or other
“Door actuator motor failed and door doesn’t open. Known in forums that it’s a bad design where water from washing or rain leaks and corrodes the actuators leaving failed doors from opening.”
- Electrical system
“Driver’s side door handle/mechanism/latch failure results in issues with opening and closing door representing a potentially major safety issue.”
Other Lexus LC model years
- 20193 recalls0 complaints
- 20183 recalls7 complaints
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2018 Lexus LC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2018 Lexus LC have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns for the 2018 Lexus LC. The most recent, 20V682000 (reported November 4, 2020), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2018 Lexus LC recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 3 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2018 Lexus LC?
Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 4 complaints out of 7 filed with NHTSA (57%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2018 Lexus LC?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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