Verdict
2025 Lexus RC: Complaints, Recalls & Known Issues
What the public record actually says about the 2025 Lexus RC — every figure below is a NHTSA or EPA number, not an opinion.
The read
More reported complaints than most coupe.
Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints — more complaints than 67% of 2025 coupes. Visibility/Wiper leads the reports (100%). No safety recalls on record.
Based on NHTSA complaint volume against 2025 coupes, not adjusted for how many were sold. It describes the model year, not the individual car you are looking at.
Complaints filed
1
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Complaint volume vs. segment peers
More complaints than 67% of 2025 coupes
The bar is this car's percentile among 2025 coupes by complaint volume — a full bar means the fewest complaints in its class. Not adjusted for sales.
Known issues
Visibility/Wiper issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).
Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11710075.
Recalls
0 recalls — none issued for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change as NHTSA publishes new campaigns.
A campaign can apply to this model year without being incomplete on a specific vehicle. Check the VIN with NHTSA or a dealer to confirm whether a particular car needs repair.
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 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 | 31 | 25 |
| RC 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| RC 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| RC 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| RC F | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 16 | 24 | 19 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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"Fewest reports" and "most complained" describe raw NHTSA complaint totals, not vehicle reliability. The last few model years are left unlabelled because they have had less road time.
2025 Lexus RC: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Lexus RC?
Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Lexus RC — more complaints than 67% of comparable 2025 coupes, so it sits toward the weaker end of its class. That's a signal, not a guarantee about any single car.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Lexus RC?
The most-reported problem area is Visibility/Wiper (100% of complaints).
How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus RC have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Lexus RC as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Lexus RC get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Lexus RC between 19 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.