Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2018 Lexus LC peaked in 2025, with 2 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2018 Lexus LC
Coupe, gasoline, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Aug 8, 2025 to Sep 23, 2025.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints2Close to the median 2018 coupe
Severity index0.02018 coupes average 9.0
First 24 months0Complaints in its first two years
Components
50% of complaints about the 2018 Lexus LC name structure
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2018 Lexus LC
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2018 Lexus LC
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
2 complaints on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Sep 23, 2025Failure Sep 10, 2025El Cajon, CABody
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.
NHTSA complaint 11689235 - Filed Aug 8, 2025Failure Aug 1, 2025Reno, NVUnknown 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.
NHTSA complaint 11679328
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
31 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall.
- L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 Feb 2, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26. - L-SB-0004-26 Jan 23, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018 – 2025 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. - L-SB-0013-20 Rev2 Jan 22, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OBSOLETE NOTICE January 22, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-26. - L-SB-0003-26 Jan 21, 2026 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Certain 2018 – 2026 model year LC 500 and 2018 – 2025 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. F… - L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 Dec 15, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to… - L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 Aug 19, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers with user issues, use… - L-SB-0032-25 Jul 30, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS 500, 2018 – 2025 model year LC 500, 2021 – 2025 model year LC 500c, and 2015 – 2025 model year RC F vehicles with 2UR-GSE engines may exhibit a MIL ON condition with on… - L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 Jun 13, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. The procedures outlined in this Service Bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks. - L-TT-0341-25 Apr 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requeste… - L-TT-0341-25 Apr 2, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns you may be asked to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the data from the system and are only to be used when requeste… - L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 Feb 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stai… - L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 Feb 7, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2010 – 2026 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of Rapgard™. The paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the Rapgard™. The wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stai… - L-SB-0057-22 Rev2 Jan 14, 2025 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2018 – 2025 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 … - L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 Jul 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to… - L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 Jul 29, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is to… - L-SB-0030-24 Jun 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is t… - L-SB-0030-24 Jun 21, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Some 2005 – 2024 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this Service Bulletin is t… - L-SB-0023-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before… - L-SB-0024-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especi… - L-SB-0022-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and deckl… - L-SB-0021-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to… - L-SB-0020-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small… - L-SB-0023-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
To prevent brake rotor rust from forming during transportation and storage, wheel film will be used instead of a cardboard type of anti-rust cover. The purpose of the wheel film is to shield the disc brake rotor from weather elements and initial rust before… - L-SB-0024-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
The condition known as acid rain is caused by airborne chemicals or particles in the atmosphere, which mix with rainwater, nighttime dew, or high humidity to form acidic compounds. If these contaminants settle and remain on a painted vehicle surface, especi… - L-SB-0022-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Acid rain results from rainwater or other airborne moisture that become acidic due to industrial chemical impurities in the atmosphere. If these acidic compounds settle on an exposed vehicle, especially the horizontal areas such as the hood, roof, and deckl… - L-SB-0021-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus vehicles are currently protected with RapgardTM protective film designed to protect the horizontal painted surfaces. This material protects from acid rain, environmental fallout, and rail contamination. Follow the Removal Procedure in this bulletin to… - L-SB-0020-24 Apr 19, 2024 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Vehicles may occasionally be subjected to contamination by airborne iron particles shed from railroad tracks, train wheels, exposure to heavy machinery facilities, grinding, welding, etc. This type of contamination can be identified by the presence of small… - LSB005722 Feb 20, 2024 · 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 del… - LSB005523 Nov 1, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit a hybrid system warning lamp occurring in below-freezing temperatures (below 32°F or 0°C). After performing a Health Check, one or both of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) may be prese… - LSB004323 Aug 21, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant l… - LTT032623 Aug 17, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assist those customers…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.