2015 Lexus RC: problems, recalls and reliability
2 recalls and 12 owner complaints on record; most reports concern structure.
Data updated weekly · latest recall Apr 2026
All counts are reports filed with NHTSA in the United States - US market only, not worldwide totals.
Common problems
Computed from 12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for this exact model year.
“Fuel is leaking from high-pressure fuel pump seeping from the fuel pump. The fuel pump was split in half gas was covering everything. As you can see in the photos, fuel is squirting out of the fuel pump.”Owner report · Fuel/Propulsion System · Sep 2025
“Carvana sold me this vehicle as with 44850 miles on the odometer. The vehicle true odometer reading is close to 189500. The odometer has been altered and Carvana knew it was not the true odometer reading.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Dec 2023
“The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC 350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it ran for a short while before suddenly hesitating and stalling. All attempts to restart the vehicle failed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.”Owner report · Fuel System, Gasoline · Aug 2023
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“Nothing took place that resulted in the following electrical behavior to occur....the left rear brake light blinks as if it has some sort of an electrical short; then after a couple days of on-going blinking,it has completely went out. Ultimately, the left side brake light is completely out which is dangerous (illegal) to drive with out it.”Owner report · Exterior Lighting · Nov 2017
“Bad smell coming from the hvac. Have taken I to the deller three times for same problem and they cannot fix the problem.”Owner report · Unknown Or Other · Aug 2017
“On january 11 my sunroof exploded while driving on hwy 146 in baytown tx 5:08pm, nothing hit the vehicle. It sounded like a gunshot went off. I took to sterling mccall lexus in houston tx my service advisor claimed warranty would not cover damage. Must have something else as cause to sunroof exploding. I had to use my insurance coverage with $500 deductible. I got rid of the car sold it to texas auto direct taking a 1000 lost to get out my lease agreement”Owner report · Structure · Jan 2017
“When ventilated seat is turned on the back heat up and gets really hot! It's almost like burning hot. Only the bottom feels cool.”Owner report · Seats · Jun 2016
“09/09/2015 lien reported. Original color is molten pearl. Now is silver. - not in the record. (bmw-barrington) VIN# [xxx] title [xxx] want to buy this car. The price is $33000. This is violation. Please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)”Owner report · Structure · Sep 2015
“When I am using my ventilated seats the bottom of the seat is cool and feels good but the back upper portion near shoulder blades feels like its being heated. I have the cold air on in the car and the cold air on in the seats and I can have both at maximum cool and it will still heat up. Worse is that it is random but has been occurring on other cars too as seen in forums. When you turn the cooling seats off it will cool down and when you turn them back on then it will heat up again.”Owner report · Electrical System · Aug 2015
Recalls - 2 campaigns
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
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Is the 2015 Lexus RC reliable?
NHTSA has 12 owner complaints and 2 recall campaigns on record for the 2015 Lexus RC. The most complained-about area is structure.
Does the 2015 Lexus RC have open recalls?
2 recall campaigns have been issued, the latest concerning fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump. Check your specific vehicle by VIN - recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.
Source: NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints (public domain). Counts reflect reports on file and are not a defect rate.