Lexus RC Problems by Year
NHTSA has 15 owner complaints and 1 safety recall on file for the Lexus RC, across 9 model years (2015–2025). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (6). The most reported problem area overall is fuel/propulsion system.
Lexus RC years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RC model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
Model years with the fewest complaints
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus RC problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 1 |
All Lexus RC model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RC | 1 | 0 | — | Visibility/wiper | |
| 2022 RC | 1 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2021 RC | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2020 RC | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 RC | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2018 RC | 1 | 1 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2017 RC | 3 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2016 RC | 1 | 1 | — | Engine | |
| 2015 RC | 6 | 1 | — | Fuel/propulsion System |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus RC years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (6), 2017 (3), 2025 (1). Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus RC?
Fuel/propulsion System, with 7 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus RC have?
1 safety recall across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.