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Lexus LC VIN Number Check

Decode a Lexus LC VIN free with NHTSA vPIC. See the NHTSA recalls for that model year, then read what owners have reported.

VIN prefixJTH

Free decode plus the NHTSA recalls for its model year. 17 characters, no I, O or Q.

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Lexus LC

About the Lexus LC

Lexus has sold the LC in the US since the 2018 model year. Across those years NHTSA lists 6 vehicle recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints. EPA rates it at 18–30 mpg combined. A free VIN decode gives you NHTSA vPIC’s record for the car (model year, engine, plant) and the NHTSA recalls for its model year. It won’t show theft, flood or lemon-law history.

US model years2018–2026
EPA classSubcompact Cars
NHTSA recall campaigns6
Owner complaints14 at NHTSA
Lexus LC photographed at a US vehicle auction
Auction lot photo, for illustration
Generations

Lexus LC at a glance

One generation in the data, 2018–2026: 6 NHTSA recall campaigns and 14 owner complaints.

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2018–2026Subcompact Cars
Lexus LC (2018–2026)

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

20182025
2018–2026

Lexus LC

PlatformTNGA: GA-L
EPA combined mpg18–30
NHTSA recalls6

Engines (EPA)

  • 3.5 L 6-cyl (hybrid) · 2018–2025
  • 5.0 L 8-cyl · 2018–2026

Drive & transmission (EPA)

  • RWD
  • CVT (2018–2025), automatic (2018–2026)

Known issues to check

Structure and body (4)Fuel system (3)Electrical system (2)1 high-risk recall campaign

Mentions in 14 NHTSA complaints.

Sample VIN pattern · LCJTHHP5AY?JA······NHTSA vPIC decodes it as a 2018 Lexus LC 500, built in Toyota City, Aichi
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Sources: Wikipedia · EPA · NHTSA · vPIC

NHTSA campaign data

Which LC model years each recall covers

NHTSA data

NHTSA has 6 campaigns on file for LC model years 2018–2026, and the 2018 and 2019 show up in the most (3 each). Move the line to your model year to see which apply.

2019
Air bag inflator, fire risk or do-not-drive/park-outside advisorySafety recallCanada only
Pick a row
What to ask

Source: NHTSA recall database, vehicle campaigns only; row text is NHTSA’s summary. A listed year does not mean every car is covered, so check the VIN.

Canada rows: Transport Canada recalls database. Transport Canada recalls that match an NHTSA campaign are folded into that row by VinNumber.net; rows with the Canadian flag have no NHTSA match. Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada · Transport Canada.

Owner reports · NHTSA complaints

What Lexus LC owners report

NHTSA data

Between them, the 2018 and 2021 hold 10 of the 14 complaints, or 71%. Tap any bar or generation.

14NHTSA complaints, 2018–2026
0mention a crash
0mention a fire
0injuries reported
Owner complaints by model yearLC: 14 complaints · most for the 2018 (7)

Counts: NHTSA complaints file, records to October 1, 2026, one count per complaint; areas are NHTSA component groups.

Owner complaints · by model year

LC complaint breakdown by model year

NHTSA data

Hybrid LC versions count alongside gas ones. Tap a year to see its top systems.

14complaints, 2018–2026
0mention a crash
0mention a fire
0injuries reported
Most complaints: 2018 (7), 2021 (3), 2024 (3)
7’18’203’213’24

2018 · 7 complaints

Crashes 0 · fires 0 · injuries 0

Unknown or other4
Fuel/propulsion system2
Structure2
Electrical system1

Systems as NHTSA names them; a complaint can list several. Source: NHTSA complaints data, records to October 1, 2026.

EPA fuel economy & emissions

LC CO₂, smog rating and yearly fuel cost

EPA data

EPA lists 23 LC versions for model years 2018–2026 (gas and hybrid). The lowest tailpipe CO₂ is 298 g/mi, for the 2020 hybrid. Pick a model year and powertrain to see each version.

LC2018–2026

18–30 mpg · CO₂ 298–489 g/mi

2025
18combined MPG
481CO₂ grams per mile (tailpipe)
$4,550EPA yearly fuel cost
4/10Smog rating
1 = worst · 10 = cleanest
4/10Greenhouse gas rating
California LEV-III ULEV70 · Federal Tier 3 Bin 70Emission standard
Cleanest gas version of 2025: 500 · Auto (S10), 8 cyl, 5.0 L — 18 MPG · 481 g/mi
Best (lowest) CO₂ by model year
250350450550650202020252018 · Gas: 4592019 · Gas: 4732020 · Gas: 4732021 · Gas: 4732022 · Gas: 4732023 · Gas: 4732024 · Gas: 4812025 · Gas: 4812026 · Gas: 4812018 · Hybrid: 3012019 · Hybrid: 2982020 · Hybrid: 2982021 · Hybrid: 3032022 · Hybrid: 3032023 · Hybrid: 3042024 · Hybrid: 3042025 · Hybrid: 304
GasHybrid

Annual fuel cost is EPA’s estimate at its current fuel-price assumptions (15,000 miles a year, 55% city driving), so older years are priced at today’s fuel prices. Smog rating and emission standard can differ by sales area (federal vs. California); both are shown. Source: fueleconomy.gov.

Lexus LC VIN number location

Where to find the VIN on an LC

Tap a spot. Every location should show the same 17 characters.

Silver Lexus LC (first generation) coupe, front three-quarter view, with the VIN locations marked

Photo: Hans Haase, CC BY-SA 3.0, cropped

Illustration: VinNumber.net

Photo: Mr.choppers, CC BY-SA 3.0; edited and VIN pins added by VinNumber.net

The LC 500 coupe carries its VIN at the base of the driver's side windshield, on the door sill label, and on the door jamb sticker. A firewall stamp in the engine bay completes the set.

  1. Windshield plateRead it through the glass at the base of the driver's side windshield.
    Source: 49 CFR 565.13(f) (NHTSA): VIN inside the passenger compartment, readable through the glazing next to the left windshield pillar
  2. Door jamb labelOpen the driver's door: the certification label on the B-pillar lists the VIN.
    Source: 49 CFR 567.4 (NHTSA): certification label with VIN at the driver door hinge pillar, latch post or door edge
The title, registration and insurance card show the VIN as well. All locations should match.
FAQ

Common Lexus LC VIN questions

How many recalls has the Lexus LC had?

NHTSA’s recall records show 6 vehicle campaigns for model years 2018–2026, leaving out equipment and tire campaigns.

Which Lexus LC recalls are high risk?

NHTSA’s record names a fire risk in 18V-107. It should show as closed on a VIN check.

What fuel economy does the Lexus LC get?

It varies. EPA rates the 2018–2026 LC at 18–30 mpg combined, depending on engine and drive (fueleconomy.gov).

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