NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2015–2025

Lexus RC recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign and 13 owner complaints for the Lexus RC, covering model years 2015 to 2025. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (5), and Fuel/Propulsion System is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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1 recall campaign on file
13 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
9 model years with data (2015–2025)

most complaints: 2015 (5 for that model year)
top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (6 complaints)
latest recall 26V222000 (reported Apr 8, 2026)

1 complaint reporting a crash (7.7%)
0 complaints reporting a fire (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting an injury (0.0%)
0 complaints reporting a death (0.0%)

Lexus RC complaints by model year

7 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 5 of 13, or 38.5%. Next come 2017 (3) and 2018 (1). The fewest are for 2025, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Lexus RC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus RC complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash
2015	5	0
2017	3	0
2018	1	0
2019	1	0
2020	1	1
2022	1	0
2025	1	0
All model years	13	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus RC components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 6 complaints (46.2% of all 13), followed by Fuel System, Gasoline (1) and Service Brakes (1).

Components named most often in Lexus RC complaints (top 7)

Components named most often in Lexus RC complaints (top 7)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	6	46.2%
Unknown or Other	5	38.5%
Fuel System, Gasoline	1	7.7%
Service Brakes	1	7.7%
Structure	1	7.7%
Visibility/Wiper	1	7.7%
Wheels	1	7.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus RC recalls

1 campaign · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RC, newest first. The only campaign, 26V222000, covers model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022.

1 recall campaign

Lexus RC recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2010s						2015: 1 campaign	2016: 1 campaign	2017: 1 campaign	2018: 1 campaign	2019: 1 campaign
2020s	2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign	2022: 1 campaign

NHTSA campaign 26V222000
Reported Apr 8, 2026
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2015–2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus RC questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus RC have?

NHTSA lists 1 vehicle recall campaign for the Lexus RC, covering model years 2015 to 2025. The campaign, 26V222000, was reported on April 8, 2026 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”.

Which Lexus RC model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 5 of the 13 complaints in NHTSA’s file (38.5%). The next are 2017 (3) and 2018 (1). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus RC complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 6 complaints, or 46.2% of all 13. Fuel System, Gasoline (1) and Service Brakes (1) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus RC?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus RC complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 13 complaints, 1 report a crash, 0 a fire, 0 at least one injury and 0 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus IS 1999–2026 · 8 recalls · 595 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints

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Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.