Lexus LC Years to Avoid — Worst & Best Years to Buy
Every Lexus LC model year (2018–2026) ranked by recall count, complaint volume, injuries, and deaths. Data sourced directly from NHTSA.
Lexus LC Years to Avoid
2 recalls · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 6
1 recall · 0 complaints
Top issue: No complaints on record
Problem score: 3
0 recalls · 2 complaints
Top issue: STRUCTURE
Problem score: 2
Best Lexus LC Years to Buy
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
0 recalls · 0 complaints
Main area: No significant complaints
Problem score: 0
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Lexus LC — Year-by-Year Problem Report
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Problem Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Caution |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | 6 | Avoid |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Excellent |
| 2018 | 0 | 2 | 2 | Good |
Higher scores indicate more reported safety issues across recalls, complaints, and injury data.
Lexus LC Shopping Guide by Era
2018–Present
Best: 2026Recent LC models benefit from updated safety systems and revised engineering. Lower problem scores typically appear in this era. The 2026 stands out with just 0 problem points. Always request a pre-purchase inspection and VIN history report.
Frequently Asked Questions
What year LC should I avoid?+
Avoid the 2024 Lexus LC if possible. It has 2 recalls, 0 owner complaints, and the most common complaint category is No complaints on record. The overall problem score is 6 — the highest in our dataset.
What is the best year LC to buy?+
The 2019 Lexus LC is the lowest-risk year in our analysis, with a problem score of 0. It has only 0 recalls and 0 complaints on record with NHTSA.
Which LC has the fewest problems?+
The 2019, 2020, 2021 model years have the fewest documented problems across recall and complaint databases. Even for low-problem years, verifying a specific vehicle's history via its VIN is always recommended before purchase.
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