Model-year record
2021 Lexus LC
See the complaints, recalls, crash rating, and fuel economy in the public record. Then check the mileage and history of the car you found.
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Not enough public evidence for a buyer decision.
The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
2
Reports to NHTSA, 2021
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
19
EPA estimate
Known issues
Exterior Lighting issues lead owner complaints (50% of 2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (50%).
Share of all 2 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11400425.
Individual complaint reports(2)
Showing the 2 most recent reportsFuel/Propulsion SystemApr 2026 · ODI 11732020Details +Close −
Car shuttered, and almost stalled while I was pulling out of the gas station. Incident was noted by Lexus Brand Engagement. Incident # XXX Also note at Lexus of Greenville South Carolina. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
- Reported
- Apr 2026
- Incident date
- Apr 2026
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Exterior LightingMar 2021 · ODI 11400425Details +Close −
TL* THE CONTACT CALLED ON BEHALF OF 2021 LEXUS LC500 VEHICLES. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING BEHIND 2021 LEXUS LC500, THE REAR TAILLIGHT COVER/LENS WERE REFLECTIVE MAKING IT APPEAR AS IF THE VEHICLE HAD THE TURNING SIGNALS ON OR THE HAZARD LIGHTS WERE ACTIVATED. THE CONTACT DID NOT OWN THE VEHICLE THEREFORE IT WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT WAS CONCERNED THAT THE DESIGN COULD CAUSE A SAFETY RISK. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE.
- Reported
- Mar 2021
- Incident date
- Mar 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LC 500h | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (AV-S10) | 26 | 34 | 29 |
| LC 500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 16 | 25 | 19 |
| LC 500 Convertible | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S10) | 15 | 25 | 18 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2021 Lexus LC: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2021 Lexus LC?
Owners filed 2 NHTSA complaints about the 2021 Lexus LC. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2021 Lexus LC?
The most-reported problem areas are Exterior Lighting (50% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (50%).
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus LC have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2021 Lexus LC as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Lexus LC get?
The EPA rates the 2021 Lexus LC between 18 and 29 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.