CarRecallWatchThe 2018 Lexus LC500 has 3 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Unknown Or Other (3 reports).
2018 Lexus LC500 recalls
Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail on these vehicles.
Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Fuel pump can crack and leak fuel, creating fire risk
A high pressure fuel pump on these vehicles may develop a fatigue crack in its cover after damage to a internal pulsation damper under certain operating conditions.
Most common 2018 Lexus LC500 problems
Problem areas named in the 5 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 2 |
| Structure | 1 |
| Electrical System | 1 |
What owners report
Driverâs 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 malfunction of the same driverâs side handle as demonstrated below: https://youtu.be/26SLPCm_mnM
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 PHONE HOWEVER, THE CONTACT WAS UNABLE TO SPEAK WITH A SERVICE TECHNICIAN ABOUT THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. STERLING MCCALL LEXUS (10025 SOUTHWEST FWY, HOUSTON, TX 77074) AND NORTH PARK LEXUS AT DOMINION (21531 W
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 . ALL THE BOLTS WERE MISSING SO THE FUEL PUMP WAS DANGLING THEIR . WHEN I TOLD THEM THAT I DID NOT FELL SAFE IN THIS
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 OTHER CARS OF THIS MODEL ARE EXHIBITING THE SAME PROBLEM. NOW THEY ARE TELLING ME THAT LEXUS HAS MADE A "PLATFORM" CHANGE TO THE SYSTEM. I FIND IT DIFFICULT TO BELIEVE THAT A MANUFACTURER WOULD INTENTIONALLY CHANGE A SYSTEM TO MAKE IT UNRELIABLE. HAVING A SAFETY SYSTEM THAT ONLY WORKS ABOUT HALF THE TIME IS EXTREMELY DANGEROUS.
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.).
2018 Lexus LC500 questions
Does the 2018 Lexus LC500 have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2018 Lexus LC500: Fuel pump may fail and stall the engine while driving; Fuel pump may fail, causing engine stall while driving; Fuel pump can crack and leak fuel, creating fire risk. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2018 Lexus LC500?
Based on 5 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (3), Fuel/Propulsion System (2), Structure (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2018 Lexus LC500 has been fixed?
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