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Verdict
GT grand coupé available with a naturally aspirated V8 (LC 500) or as a hybrid (LC 500h), and as a convertible from 2020. The LC 500 and 500h from 2017-2019 were recalled for the low-pressure fuel pump (risk of engine stalling): check that the recall has been carried out. The model has not been tested by Euro NCAP, and the boot is very small.
- Reliability
- not rated
- Indicative prices
- €50,000 – €164,840
- Euro NCAP
- Not tested
Which version to choose
Versions to favour: LC 500 V8, LC 500h hybride.
LC 500 V8
✓ RecommendedPetrol · Automatic · 464 hp · Crit'Air 1
Naturally aspirated 5.0 V8 of 464 hp and 530 Nm, 10-speed automatic gearbox.
LC 500h hybride
✓ RecommendedHybrid · Automatic · 359 hp · 8.1 L/100 km · 184 g CO₂/km · Crit'Air 1
3.5 V6 of 299 hp combined with an electric motor, 359 hp combined; boot of 172 L.
LC 500 Cabriolet V8
Petrol · Automatic · 464 hp · Crit'Air 1
Same 464 hp V8 (figure from French spec sheets) and 10-speed gearbox, in convertible form since summer 2020.
Market prices
€50,000 – €164,840
Indicative range: 2017 to 2024, all mileages, asking prices of online listings (private sellers and dealers, Europe).
Collected on 13 October 2026 from the sources below. Our own survey of listings, by year and mileage, will refine it.
Known faults
Low-pressure fuel pump (recall)
Manufacturer recallIn 2020 Lexus recalled LC 500 and LC 500h models (2017-2019): the low-pressure fuel pump can stop working, with a risk of engine stalling. The pump is replaced free of charge with an improved version. Check with the serial number that the recall has been carried out.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
- Versions
- LC 500 V8, LC 500h hybride
- Onset
- not documented
- Repair
- not documented
Manufacturer recalls
See the official list on RappelConso (new tab) (French government recall site: category “Automobiles et moyens de déplacement”, search “Lexus LC”). A dealer for the brand can also check, using the vehicle identification number (VIN), that recalls have been carried out.
Inspection checklist
Lexus LC I — inspection checklist
Things to check
- Check with a Lexus dealer, using the VIN, that the low-pressure fuel pump recall has been carried out.
- Check the full service history and invoices.
- Check the condition of the tyres and brakes.
- Test the infotainment screen and all the driver assistance systems.
- Convertible: test raising and lowering the roof and check that it is watertight.
Questions to ask the seller
- Has the fuel pump recall been carried out? Do you have proof?
- Has the vehicle been serviced in the Lexus network, with invoices?
- How many owners has it had, and how has it been used (road, track)?
Test-drive tip: read the fault codes
A warning light that is off proves nothing: a fault may have been cleared just before the viewing. A Bluetooth OBD2 scanner, plugged in under the steering wheel and read on your phone, shows stored codes and whether all emissions readiness tests have run since the last reset.
Electric or hybrid equivalent
No direct electric or hybrid equivalent in our guides. Simulate combustion vs electric cost
Alternatives
Photo: Dinkun Chen, CC BY-SA 4.0
Lexus LS
V (XF50) · since 2017
- Price
- €48,990 – €84,900
- Reliability
- not rated
- Fuel types
- Hybrid
Before you buy: check and equip
Check the history
Before paying, check the administrative status (lien, objection, declared claims) and the mileage recorded at the roadworthiness test.
Read fault codes
An OBD scanner plugged in under the steering wheel shows stored fault codes, even with warning lights off: useful during the test drive.
Parts and maintenance
Compare prices of parts for the Lexus LC I (timing, brakes, filters) to estimate the repairs to plan for.
Insure the car
Insurance prices vary widely from one model to another: get a quote before signing.
Frequently asked questions
Has the Lexus LC been tested by Euro NCAP?
No: Driving Electric says there is no independent Euro NCAP result for the LC, and Parkers states that it has not been crash-tested.
What is the boot capacity of the Lexus LC?
172 litres for the LC 500h according to Automobile Propre; the 2+2 rear seats are of little use for adults according to Parkers and L'argus.
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