Model-year record
2017 Lexus RC
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Complaints filed
8
Reports to NHTSA, 2017
Safety recalls
1
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
21
EPA estimate
Known issues
Unknown Or Other issues lead owner complaints (38% of 8 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (25%).
Share of all 8 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11055550, ODI 11348496, ODI 11073346.
Individual complaint reports(8)
Showing the 8 most recent reportsFuel/Propulsion SystemDec 2025 · ODI 11702175Details +Close −
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 while driving.
- Reported
- Dec 2025
- Incident date
- Dec 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Fuel/Propulsion SystemFeb 2023 · ODI 11506326Details +Close −
Fuel pump noise near gas tank. Abnormally loud. Intermittently
- Reported
- Feb 2023
- Incident date
- Feb 2023
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
SuspensionJul 2021 · ODI 11426491Details +Close −
Both rear shock absorbers failed simultaneously, with no rebound control. Shock failure made the vehicle very difficult to control on any uneven surface, especially while cornering. Yes, problem was confirmed by dealer and both rear shocks were replaced. Inspected by dealer No warning lights or other indications of failure.
- Reported
- Jul 2021
- Incident date
- Jul 2021
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Power TrainAug 2020 · ODI 11348494Details +Close −
COLLISION BRAKE WARNING COMES FOR A SECOND ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DURING RAIN. IVE REPORTED THIS TO DEALER MUILTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND SLIPS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING TURN AND GIVING GAS, IT STARTS TO BUCK LIKE A HORSE . AGAIN DEALER CANNOT DUPLICATE
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Aug 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherAug 2020 · ODI 11348496Details +Close −
IVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS TO GET RECALL HANDLED AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART TO CALL BACK IN 2-3 WEEKS. IVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND STILL NO PARTS IN STOCK
- Reported
- Aug 2020
- Incident date
- Feb 2020
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Service BrakesMar 2019 · ODI 11191454Details +Close −
THE BREAK PADS TO MY 2017 LEXUS RC 200T ARE GRINDING INTO MY ROTORS. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES (4) AT FIRST I WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE ISSUE, WITH THE DEALER MAKING A RIDICULOUS CLAIM THAT A SMALL PEBBLE JUMPED IN BETWEEN MY BREAK PAD AND ROTORS. THE SECOND TIME THEY TOOK RESPONSIBILITY AND FILED A GOODWILL CLAIM AND REPLACED BRAKES AND DISCS. THIRD TIME THEY COVERED UNDER WARRANTY, REPLACED BREAKS AND DISCS. MY CAR IS CURRENTLY AT THE DEALER FOR THE SAME THING. I'VE TOLD THEM THAT THEIR BREAK PAD SUPPLIER HAS GOT TO BE THE PROBLEM BECAUSE THE TECHNICIANS FIND THAT THE BREAK PADS HAVE LARGE METAL SHARDS WITHIN THE BREAK PAD WHICH KEEP GRINDING INTO THE DISCS RESULTING IN VERY UNSAFE BREAKING PERFORMANCE. I WASN'T GOING TO FILE THIS CLAIM SINCE THEY ARE VERY NICE ABOUT TRYING TO RESOLVE MY PROBLEM BUT TODAY I RECEIVED A CALL THAT SOUNDED SHADY WITH THE FIRST THING BEING SAID THAT THIS WASN'T A SAFETY ISSUE OR CONCERN BECAUSE THE CAR STILL STOPS AS INTENDED, WELL, THAT'S BOGUS. A VEHICLE BRAKES SHOULDN'T BE FORCED TO GRIND INTO THE DISCS IN ORDER FOR IT TO STOP SAFELY. PLEASE INVESTIGATE.
- Reported
- Mar 2019
- Incident date
- Apr 2018
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherFeb 2018 · ODI 11073346Details +Close −
FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
- Reported
- Feb 2018
- Incident date
- Dec 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Unknown Or OtherDec 2017 · ODI 11055550Details +Close −
THERE ARE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AREA. MY HUSBAND WEARS A SIZE 12 SHOE. WHEN HE PRESSES DOWN ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTRUCTION. HE MOVES HIS FOOT OVER TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND CAN GET THE PEDAL DOWN BUT THEN THE TIP OF HIS TOE GETS CAUGHT IN A BOLT OR SOMETHING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PEDAL. WE HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN!!!
- Reported
- Dec 2017
- Incident date
- Aug 2017
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- None reported
Recalls(1)
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Fuel SystemAug 2026 · 26V222000Details +Close −
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.
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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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC 200t | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 | 32 | 26 |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 | 28 | 22 |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 21 |
| RC F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 25 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2017 Lexus RC: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2017 Lexus RC?
Owners filed 8 NHTSA complaints about the 2017 Lexus RC. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2017 Lexus RC?
The most-reported problem areas are Unknown Or Other (38% of complaints) and fuel/propulsion system (25%).
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus RC have?
1 recall has been issued that affect the 2017 Lexus RC, covering components such as fuel system. Check the VIN with NHTSA and ask a dealer to confirm remedy eligibility; federal no-charge requirements have an age limit, though manufacturers may offer more coverage.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus RC get?
The EPA rates the 2017 Lexus RC between 19 and 26 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.