Lexus RC problems and known issues

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 5, 2026

The Lexus RC’s main documented problem is fuel pumps. The RC F V8 had a high-pressure pump recall (18V107, 2015–2018), several RC 200t/300/350 years were covered by low-pressure pump recalls 20V012 and 20V682, and an April 2026 recall (26V222) covers certain 2015–2022 RC coupes.

CarWhere lists 4 documented RC issues, including 4 NHTSA safety recalls, each with affected years, powertrains, symptoms, pre-purchase checks and a source. Recall entries come from NHTSA's recall dataset on the DOT open-data portal, which may not list every campaign, so run the specific VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup.

RC generations at a glance

Lexus RC generations and the known issues listed for each
Generation	Model years	Issues on this page
XC10	2015–2025	RC F high-pressure fuel pump cover can crack and leak (recall 18V107) · Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 20V012, 20V682) · Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recall 26V222) · RC F tire label missing weight capacity (recall 22V615)

XC10 RC problems (2015–2025)

RC F high-pressure fuel pump cover can crack and leak (recall 18V107) (2015–2018)

Safety recall

Generation:: XC10 (2015–2025)
Years:: 2015–2018
Powertrain:: 5.0L V8 (2UR-GSE)

On the 5.0L 2UR-GSE V8 with two high-pressure fuel pumps, certain conditions can damage a pump’s pulsation damper and crack its cover, letting fuel leak. The recall covers 2015–2018 RC F, 2016–2018 GS F and 2018 LC 500; dealers replace the high-pressure pumps.

Symptoms

Fuel smell from the engine bay
Check-engine light

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 18V107 (2018-02) · 9,905 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [1]

Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recalls 20V012, 20V682) (2015, 2017–2019)

Safety recall

Generation:: XC10 (2015–2025)
Years:: 2015, 2017–2019
Powertrain:: RC 200t, RC 300 and RC 350

The low-pressure fuel pump in the tank can fail and stall the engine. 20V012 and its 2020 expansions cover 2015 RC 350, 2017 RC 200t and 2018–2019 RC 300 and RC 350; 20V682 also lists 2017 RC 200t and 2019 RC 300/RC 350. Dealers replace the pump.

Symptoms

Rough running or hesitation
Check-engine light
Engine stall or no-start

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 20V012 (2020-01) · 1,830,752 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [2][3]

Low-pressure fuel pump can fail (recall 26V222) (2015–2022)

Safety recall

Generation:: XC10 (2015–2025)
Years:: 2015–2022
Powertrain:: All

An April 2026 recall covers certain 2015–2022 RC coupes, plus 2016–2020 GS and 2022 IS, because the in-tank low-pressure fuel pump can fail and stall the engine. Dealers replace the fuel pump assembly; owner letters were mailed Oct. 15, 2026.

Symptoms

Rough running or hesitation
Engine stall or no-start

Check before buying

Run the 17-digit VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup and confirm the remedy shows as complete
Ask a Lexus dealer for the repair order showing the recall work

NHTSA recall: 26V222 (2026-04) · 9,139 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [4]

RC F tire label missing weight capacity (recall 22V615) (2020–2022)

Safety recall

Generation:: XC10 (2015–2025)
Years:: 2020–2022
Powertrain:: 5.0L V8 (RC F)

On 13 RC F coupes from the 2020–2022 model years, the tire information label omitted the vehicle’s weight capacity, which fails federal tire-selection rules. Dealers replace the label.

Symptoms

Tire placard on the door jamb lacks a maximum load figure

Check before buying

Check the driver door-jamb tire placard lists a combined occupant and cargo weight
Run the VIN through NHTSA’s recall lookup

NHTSA recall: 22V615 (2022-08) · 13 vehicles in the campaign

Sources: [5]

Related RC research

This page explains specific mechanical issues and recalls. Which model years drew the most owner complaints relative to the rest of the model’s history is answered in the years-to-avoid research where CarWhere publishes it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is there a fuel pump recall on the Lexus RC 350?

Yes. 20V012 covers 2015 and 2018–2019 RC 350 (plus RC 300 and 2017 RC 200t), 20V682 lists 2017 RC 200t and 2019 RC 300/RC 350, and 26V222 (April 2026) covers certain 2015–2022 RC. Dealers replace the low-pressure fuel pump.

What recalls affect the Lexus RC F?

The RC F’s 5.0L V8 was recalled under 18V107 (2015–2018) to replace high-pressure fuel pumps whose covers could crack. 22V615 replaced an incomplete tire label on 13 2020–2022 RC F coupes, and the RC-wide fuel pump recall 26V222 can also apply.

What is recall 26V222?

26V222 is a Toyota fuel-pump recall filed in April 2026 for certain 2015–2022 Lexus RC, 2016–2020 GS and 2022 IS. The in-tank low-pressure pump can fail and stall the engine; owner letters went out Oct. 15, 2026, and dealers replace the pump free.

How do I check a used Lexus RC for open recalls?

Enter the 17-digit VIN in NHTSA’s recall lookup or ask a Lexus dealer. Because several fuel-pump campaigns overlap, confirm each one shows as complete or not applicable for that VIN.

Sources

Issue descriptions are CarWhere’s own summaries of the sources below. Repair costs are shown only where a source states them and vary by shop and region.

NHTSA recall 18V107: High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Fuel — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recall 20V012: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recall 20V682: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recall 26V222: Fuel Pump May Fail — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)
NHTSA recall 22V615: Missing Weight Capacity On Tire Label/FMVSS 110 — NHTSA (via data.transportation.gov recall dataset)

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