Model year
2020 Lexus LC
NHTSA does not list the EPA model name LC for 2020. Under the matched names LC500 and LC HYBRID, NHTSA lists 1 recall and 1 complaint (recall file dated Oct 23, 2026; complaint file dated Oct 23, 2026). The components listed on the most complaints for LC500 are ENGINE (1). NHTSA lists 1 investigation. NHTSA lists crash-test variants for this model year and marks the overall rating Not Rated. EPA rates it 19–30 mpg combined depending on configuration (fuel economy file dated Sep 29, 2026). EPA's annual fuel-cost figures for these configurations are $2,750–$4,350, based on 15,000 miles and 55% city driving.
- 2018 2 complaints
- 2019 0 complaints
- 2020 1 complaints
- 2021 2 complaints
- 2022 0 complaints
- 2023 0 complaints
- 2024 3 complaints
- 2025 0 complaints
- 2026 0 complaints
Matched NHTSA names
The EPA model name is not itself a name in the NHTSA file for 2020. The counts in the answer are the sum of the names below. Overlap between those names is not removed.
| NHTSA name | Recalls | Complaints | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC500 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| LC HYBRID | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Recalls for LC500
20V682000 · Nov 4, 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
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Complaints for LC500
1 distinct complaints. Crash flag on 0, fire flag on 0, injury field 0, deaths field 0. A complaint can be counted under more than one component. The injury and death figures are the file's numbers (the highest value on each complaint, then added), not a separate verified count of people.
Investigations for LC500
No investigations are matched to this name.
Safety ratings
| Variant | Overall | Front | Side | Pole | Rollover | Photo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
| 500h 2 DR RWD | Not rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated · possibility 0 | — |
Fuel economy
| Configuration | Fuel | City | Hwy | Comb | kWh/100 mi | Range | Annual fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500 · 5L · Automatic (S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline | 16 | 25 | 19 | — | — | $4,350 |
| LC 500h · 3.5L · Automatic (AV-S10) · Rear-Wheel Drive | Premium Gasoline · Hybrid | 27 | 35 | 30 | — | — | $2,750 |
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Check a vehicle
This page is not a VIN lookup. NHTSA's recall tool checks a specific vehicle: nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's page for this model year is 2020 Lexus LC at NHTSA. Complaint narratives stay on NHTSA's site and are not copied here.