2018 Lexus Lc500 problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (2)
Safety recalls (3)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-11-04 · campaign 20V682000 · 1,525,742 vehicles
Defect: 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 I
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2020-01-13 · campaign 20V012000 · 1,830,752 vehicles
Defect: 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
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2018-02-14 · campaign 18V107000 · 9,905 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
Service bulletins (118)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2023-02-09 · 23LE01 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dl: on december 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the federal court. the settlement includes lexus?s agreement to provide a customer support program for certain 2013-2020 model year (my) vehicles originally equipped with low pressure fuel pumps repa
Fuel System, Gasoline 2023-02-09 · LSB000523 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2013 ? 2020 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit a hard start and/or mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic trouble codes (dtcs): ?dtc p0171 and/or p0174 (system too lean bank 1/bank 2) ?dtc p0087 fuel rail / system pressure ? too low techstream data list an
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-08 · L-SB-0043-20 Obs · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
obsolete notice december 08, 2022: this bulletin is now obsolete. please see l-sb-0057-22
Equipment:electrical:navigational System(Global Positioning System) 2022-12-07 · L-SB-0057-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2018 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles equipped with the enform? 2.0 navigation system, require a special service tool (sst) usb flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. the sst is used with applicable vehicles to deliver the update, however, the process for g
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-06-21 · LSB001320Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: all 2018 ? 2022 model year lc 500 and lc 500h, and 2022 model year lc 500 convertible vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. as a result, the front or rear brakes may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise. for customers
Service Brakes, Hydraulic 2022-06-21 · LSB001320Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: all 2018 ? 2022 model year lc 500 and lc 500h, and 2022 model year lc 500 convertible vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. as a result, the front or rear brakes may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise. for customers
Showing the 6 most recent of 118 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2023-07-08 · Unknown Or Other“driver’s side door handle/mechanism/latch failure results in issues with opening and closing door representing a potentially major safety issue. door could open on its own at highway speeds resulting in mass injury and/or death resultant from driver falling out of uncontrolled vehicle. multiple owners of same year/make/model have reported malfunc…”
2020-05-05 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 6,000 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2018 lexus lc500. the contact stated that after stopping the vehicle and placing the gear shifter in the park position, the vehicle shuddered and stalled with the engine stop and steering power low warning lights flashing on the instrument panel. alderson lexus 1302 19 th st, lubbock, tx 79401, (877)978-2338) was contacted by…”
2019-05-07 · Fuel/Propulsion System · 14,298 mi“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…”
2017-09-07 · Unknown Or Other“this is an addendum to my previous complaint number 11021722 regarding malfunction of blind spot monitors as i neglected to include the history i have had with the dealer. i have taken the vehicle back to the dealer no less than 4 times. initially they acknowledged the problem (technician rode with me) but could not resolve it. they admit that …”
2017-09-06 · Unknown Or Other“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.).…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.