RecallRepo

2018 Lexus Lc500 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 2018 Lexus Lc500 has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 3,366,399 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V682000 2020-11-04 1,525,742 affected
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…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 20V012000 2020-01-13 1,830,752 affected
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…

Consequence

If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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…

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 18V107000 2018-02-14 9,905 affected
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…

Consequence

A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Complaints by component

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
3
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
1
STRUCTURE:BODY
1
Total complaints7

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2023-06-19

“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…”

STRUCTURE:BODY · reported 2023-06-19

“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…”

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM · reported 2023-06-19

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-11-16

“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…”

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM · reported 2019-02-22

“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.).”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-06-22

“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…”

UNKNOWN OR OTHER · reported 2017-06-22
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2018 Lexus Lc500 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.