Lexus RC 350 Problems by Year
NHTSA has 14 owner complaints and 2 safety recalls on file for the Lexus RC 350, across 6 model years (2015–2020). The 2015 model year has the most complaints (7). The most reported problem area overall is seats.
Lexus RC 350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
No RC 350 model year stands out with more than twice the complaints of a typical year.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2015 RC 350: 7 complaints, 1 recall
- 2019 RC 350: 3 complaints, 2 recalls
- 2017 RC 350: 2 complaints, 0 recalls
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 350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seats | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Departure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus RC 350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 RC 350 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 RC 350 | 3 | 2 | — | Engine | |
| 2018 RC 350 | 0 | 1 | — | — | |
| 2017 RC 350 | 2 | 0 | — | Fuel/propulsion System | |
| 2016 RC 350 | 1 | 0 | — | Service Brakes | |
| 2015 RC 350 | 7 | 1 | — | Seats |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus RC 350 years should you stay away from?
No year stands out at twice the typical count; the most complaints are for 2015 (7), 2019 (3), 2017 (2). 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 350?
Seats, with 4 complaints across 1 model year.
How many recalls does the Lexus RC 350 have?
2 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.