2017 Lexus RC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Sep 8, 2026 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other RC years
Not enough data 2nd of 9 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RC. That ranks 2nd out of 9 RC model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (3 complaints, 100%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2017 Lexus RC problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System3
Unknown or Other2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System3100%———
Unknown or Other267%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2026, with 2 complaints
2025: 1202512026: 220262

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2017 Lexus RC recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpApr 8, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V222000 · 9,139 vehicles

Problem: 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.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.

Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

26V222 Recall. The dealership won’t do my recall. I don’t get why they can’t give me the part and I sign a waiver for it. I’m owed a part for my car.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 8, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762831

I have a Lexus rcf 2017. There’s a safety recall for a low pressure fuel pump. This recall has come out years later after the car has been bought. I am the 3rd owner. I bought the car in 2026. I bought the car with aftermarket work done on it, but I didn’t think there would be any recalls. The…

Unknown or Other · received Sep 4, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11762291

Vehicle does had a hard time starting and now does not start. Research indicates this is a known problem on this vehicle but my vehicle doesn’t seem to be included in the recall The main recall for the Lexus RC200t is due to a failing low-pressure fuel pump, which can cause the engine to stall…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 1, 2025 · NHTSA complaint 11702175

Other Lexus RC years

← 2016 RC · 2018 RC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 RC10
2022 RC11
2021 RC01
2020 RC11
2019 RC11
2018 RC11
201731
2016 RC11
2015 RC61

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2017 Lexus RC?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 3 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2017 Lexus RC?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2017 Lexus RC a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RC model years, the 2017 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.