The most-reported LC run is JTHHP5AY3JA (2018 builds) with 1 complaints, 1× the typical run. Unknown or other problems make up 40% of reports; NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for LC model years 2018–2025.
Which build runs owners report most
A production run is the first 11 characters of the VIN: plant, model year, body and engine. The Lexus LC has 4 of them on record. The five runs at the top of this table hold 100% of every LC complaint on file.
| Production run (VIN 1–11) | Year | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JTHHP5AY3JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JTHHP5AY1JA•••••• | 2018 | — | — | |
| JTHCP5AYXMA•••••• | 2021 | — | — | |
| JTHKPAAY8MA•••••• | 2021 | — | — |
ForCar has checked 37 LC VINs so far, most often 2018, 2024, 2023 builds; 4 of them belong to one of the 4 runs above.
What to inspect on this car
One system accounts for 40% of everything Lexus LC owners report: Unknown Or Other, 2 of 4 complaints. Start the pre-purchase inspection there.
| System | Complaints | Involved a crash | Fire |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | — | — | |
| Structure | — | — | |
| Fuel/propulsion System | — | — | |
| Electrical System | — | — |
Recalls to check against your VIN
NHTSA has 6 recall campaigns on the Lexus LC; the 6 below cover build years 2018 to 2025. These are for the model and year; whether one is still open on a given car, only that VIN can tell.
| Campaign | Component | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2018–2020 |
| 25V744000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2024–2025 |
| 20V012000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2018–2019 |
| 24V124000 | Back Over Prevention:display Function | 2024 |
| 19V544000 | Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2019 |
| 18V107000 | Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump | 2018 |
20V682000 was opened in 2020 on cars built from 2018: 2 years on the road before the recall.
How serious were they
| Outcome | Lexus LC | All vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Complaints filed | 4 | 1,115,966 |
| Involved a crash | 0 (0%) | 64,194 (5.8%) |
| Involved a fire | 0 (0%) | 26,974 (2.4%) |
| Injuries reported | 0 | 58,013 |
| Deaths reported | 0 | 2,728 |
Crash-related reports run 100% below the all-vehicle rate.
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How this check works
The file behind this page holds 1,115,966 complaints filed with NHTSA between 1981 and 2026, across 298,921 production runs. The Lexus LC share of that is 4 complaints over 4 runs, 0% of everything on record.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check a Lexus LC VIN for free?
Enter the 17 characters above. ForCar matches the first eleven, the production run, against 4 NHTSA complaints from 4 LC runs and 6 recall campaigns. No account, no card.
Which LC production run has the most complaints?
JTHHP5AY3JA, a 2018 build, with 1 complaints. The typical LC run has 1.
How many LC complaints involve a crash?
0% of 4 reports, against 5.8% across all vehicles; 0 involved a fire.
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