NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2021 Lexus Lc 500 Safety Record
The 2021 Lexus Lc 500 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA. Consequently, the model year carries no federal star ratings and no computed Safety Index. The published record shows a Clean burden band. There are zero recalls on file for this vehicle, and a single unverified owner complaint has been recorded. While these administrative data do not confirm or deny crash safety performance, they indicate an absence of any recorded recall action for the 2021 LC 500.
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries zero recorded recalls, and falls in the Clean recall and complaint burden band according to NHTSA data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Clean |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2021 Lexus Lc 500?
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 has no published NHTSA crash-test results. Neither does any other LC 500 model year, which means federal data offers no indication of this vehicle's structural crashworthiness. No manufacturer-identified safety defect has triggered a federal recall campaign for this model year. Therefore, no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance is in effect. Its recall and complaint record places it in the Clean burden band, the lightest category. Owners have filed only one complaint, citing an issue with exterior lighting. This single allegation is not associated with any crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities, and it is insufficient to establish a pattern.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2021 Lexus Lc 500 have any recalls?
The 2021 Lexus LC 500 has zero recalls on file with NHTSA. There are no recall campaigns, no park-outside advisories, and no do-not-drive orders associated with this model year.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2021 Lexus Lc 500?
One unverified owner complaint has been reported to NHTSA for the 2021 Lexus LC 500. That single allegation names Exterior Lighting as the affected component. It is an unverified consumer allegation, not an established defect finding.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2021 Lexus Lc 500?
Any prospective buyer of a 2021 Lexus LC 500 should run the specific vehicle's VIN through the free NHTSA recall lookup at nhtsa.gov to confirm no open recall has been issued since the vehicle was first registered.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the 2021 Lexus LC 500, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index scores exist for this specific model year.
- Zero recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus LC 500, and no park-outside or do-not-drive guidance has been issued against it.
- One unverified consumer complaint has been reported to NHTSA for this model year, citing Exterior Lighting, with no associated crashes, injuries, or fatalities alleged.
- No sibling model years of the Lexus LC 500 have NHTSA crash-test results on record, so there is no tested-year reference point available within the nameplate.
FAQ2021 Lexus Lc 500 safety questions
Was the 2021 Lexus Lc 500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 0 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus Lc 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2021 Lexus Lc 500 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2021 Lexus Lc 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2021 Lexus Lc 500. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus Lc 500 2021.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.