2021 Lexus RC Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · 0 owner complaints analyzed

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

NHTSA has received no owner complaints about the 2021 Lexus RC so far. 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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2021 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.

Other Lexus RC years

← 2020 RC · 2022 RC →

YearComplaintsRecalls
2025 RC10
2022 RC11
202101
2020 RC11
2019 RC11
2018 RC11
2017 RC31
2016 RC11
2015 RC61

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus RC?

NHTSA has no owner complaints on file yet.

Was there a recall on the 2021 Lexus RC?

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

Was the 2021 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 2021 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.