2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
The 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID, potentially affecting up to 8,543,740 vehicles.
Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles 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 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V682000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,525,742 vehicles 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 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...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles 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 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles 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 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
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...
View full details →Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 1,830,752 vehicles 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 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID.
Safety Rating for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0013-20 Rev2 — SERVICE BRAKES
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-26.
L-SB-0013-20 Rev — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: All 2018 ? 2021 model year LC 500 and LC 500h 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 who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with...
L-SB-0028-19 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
TSB: Lexus navigation is now available with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa? for applicable 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles. Follow the Software Update Procedure in this bulletin to install these new features. NOTE Performing this update may change certain head unit operation conditions. For...
L-TT-0234-17_Rev — EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
TT: Some 2018 model year LC and LS models have been found with a bent front height adjustment sensor bracket. This is causing the headlights to be misaligned when auto adjusting based on the vehicle height position and in some cases, will set a DTC. 2018 model year LS and...
L-SB-0124-17_Rev — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 20, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year NX 300 and NX 300h vehicles. ? The Introduction and Software Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 model year Lexus vehicles are...
L-SB-0124-17_Rev — EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE September 20, 2017 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 model year NX 300 and NX 300h vehicles. ? The Introduction and Software Information sections have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 model year Lexus vehicles are...
L-TT-0230-17 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TT: Some customers may experience greyed out buttons or inactive screens (lockouts) while driving. This is to promote safe driving practices and reduce the amount of distractions while driving. These lockouts cannot be deactivated or defeated through any settings. The following is a list of common audio system lockouts; however,...
L-SB-0116-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: The Advanced Parking Guidance System assists the driver during parking and parallel parking by displaying an image of the area behind the vehicle and controlling the steering wheel with the vehicle in reverse. When the DCC Fuses are removed or the battery terminal is disconnected, the power source to...
L-SB-0117-17 — EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and self-tapping screws for the 2018 model year LC 500 and LC 500h are stored in the luggage compartment of the vehicle. Install the license plate and mounting bracket during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
L-SB-0114-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with 2 types of batteries: * Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery * 12-volt auxiliary battery. If the vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will gradually decrease. To prevent the auxiliary battery from becoming discharged during storage, proper...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS LC HYBRID
- 2018 LEXUS LC HYBRID (current)
- 2019 LEXUS LC HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS LC HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS LC HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2022 LEXUS LC HYBRID — 0 complaints
- 2023 LEXUS LC HYBRID — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints