NHTSA recalls & complaints · 2015–2022

Lexus RC F recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 12 owner complaints for the Lexus RC F, covering model years 2015 to 2022. The 2015 model year drew the most complaints (10), 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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2 recall campaigns on file
12 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
7 model years with data (2015–2022)

most complaints: 2015 (10 for that model year)
top component: Fuel/Propulsion System (4 complaints)
latest recall 22V615000 (reported Aug 10, 2022)

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

Lexus RC F complaints by model year

3 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2015 model year has the most complaints: 10 of 12, or 83.3%. Next come 2016 (1) and 2017 (1).

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

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

Lexus RC F complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
2015	10	0	0	0	0
2016	1	0	0	0	0
2017	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	12	0	0	0	0

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

Most-reported Lexus RC F components

top 7 · NHTSA categories

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often, in 4 complaints (33.3% of all 12), followed by Seats (3) and Service Brakes (2).

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

Components named most often in Lexus RC F complaints (top 7)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Fuel/Propulsion System	4	33.3%
Seats	3	25.0%
Service Brakes	2	16.7%
Unknown or Other	2	16.7%
Air Bags	1	8.3%
Electrical System	1	8.3%
Visibility/Wiper	1	8.3%

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 F recalls

2 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name RC F, newest first. The 2 campaigns cover model years 2015 to 2022. 7 model years tie for the most campaigns (1 each).

2 recall campaigns

Lexus RC F 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: no campaigns
2020s	2020: 1 campaign	2021: 1 campaign	2022: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model years with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 22V615000
Reported Aug 10, 2022
Equipment › Other › Labels; Tires
Model years 2020–2022
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lexus RC F vehicles. The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Consequence:
The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus' customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA03.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 18V107000
Reported Feb 14, 2018
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model years 2015–2018
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Consequence:
A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy:
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
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 F questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus RC F have?

NHTSA lists 2 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus RC F, covering model years 2015 to 2022. The most recent, 22V615000, was reported on August 10, 2022 and is filed under “Equipment”.

Which Lexus RC F model year has the most complaints?

The 2015 model year, with 10 of the 12 complaints in NHTSA’s file (83.3%). The next are 2016 (1) and 2017 (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 F complaint?

Fuel/Propulsion System is the component named most often: 4 complaints, or 33.3% of all 12. Seats (3) and Service Brakes (2) 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 F?

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 F complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 12 complaints, 0 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.