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Lexus Lc 500 Safety
NHTSA safety across every Lexus Lc 500 model year we cover.
Across the 8 model years of the Lexus Lc 500 we cover (2019 to 2026), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. No recalls are on record across those years.
The Lexus LC 500 is a grand touring coupe aimed at buyers who want a flagship-level luxury sports car with genuine V8 character. Positioned at the top of Lexus's lineup, it competes in a rarified segment alongside European GT cars, attracting enthusiasts and luxury buyers who prioritize style, performance, and brand prestige in equal measure.
The Lexus LC 500 maintains an exemplary recall record: zero recalls issued by NHTSA across the 2019 through 2025 model years. This absence of federal safety campaigns is genuinely notable for a vehicle produced over a seven-year span, suggesting consistent manufacturing quality. Owner complaints are similarly scarce, with only five total filed across all covered years, none of which allege a crash, fire, injury, or death. While these complaints remain unverified, their low volume speaks to a potentially well-engineered product. However, the safety data for the LC 500 is incomplete in a critical area. NHTSA has not conducted crash tests on this model for any of the years covered. Consequently, there are no published star ratings, no frontal or side barrier scores, and no pole-test data available for public assessment. This gap means that while other safety indicators are strong, the most fundamental measure of a vehicle's crashworthiness remains unverified by federal testing. Purchasers should be aware that a luxury price point does not inherently guarantee confirmed crash-test performance.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally regard the LC 500 as one of the most visually striking and emotionally engaging vehicles Lexus has ever produced, praising its naturally aspirated V8 sound, composed ride quality, and exceptionally refined cabin materials. Most note that rear-seat space and cargo practicality take a back seat to the coupe's dramatic styling, but for a grand touring driver's car, the overall execution is considered exceptional.
- The LC 500 has never been crash-tested by NHTSA across any model year from 2019 to 2025, meaning there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety assessment of this vehicle.
- Lexus has issued zero recalls on the LC 500 across all seven model years covered, an unusually clean regulatory record for any vehicle in sustained production.
- Owner-reported complaints total just five across the entire covered model range, with zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths among those filings, though all complaint data represents unverified allegations.
- Because NHTSA crash-test data is absent, shoppers should check whether the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has conducted independent testing on this model before making a final safety judgment.