Lexus RC recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 1 recall and 10 owner complaints for the Lexus RC (model years 2015–2022, 2025). The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (6 complaints), followed by fuel system, gasoline (2 complaints).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus RC model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion system | 6 | 3 of 9 | |
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 | 1 of 9 | |
| Structure | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Engine | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 of 9 |
All 1 recall
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V222000 | Apr 8, 2026 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2015–2017 | 9,139 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.