The 2016 Lexus RC has 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaint).
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.
Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.
Fuel economy
RC 200t
26mpg combined
City / highway
22 / 32 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
2 L · 4 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,150/year to fuel
RC 350
22mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 28 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S8) · Rear-Wheel Drive · about $3,750/year to fuel
RC 300 AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
RC 350 AWD
21mpg combined
City / highway
19 / 26 mpg
Fuel
Premium Gasoline
3.5 L · 6 cyl · Automatic (S6) · All-Wheel Drive · about $3,900/year to fuel
EPA estimates from fueleconomy.gov for each engine and transmission sold. Annual cost is the EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year at its current fuel and electricity price assumptions. Your results will vary.
What owners report
Problem area
Complaints
Crashes
Fires
Injuries
Typical mileage*
Fuel/propulsion system
1
0
0
0
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Vehicle speed control
1
0
0
0
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Engine
1
0
0
0
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*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.
Recent owner complaints
Aug 12, 2026Fuel/propulsion system NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT NARRATIVE Vehicle: 2016 Lexus RC F | VIN: [XXX] Recall: Campaign 26LA05 (Fuel Pump Kit 04002-19238) Dealer: Nalley Lexus Roswell | Invoice: RO# [XXX] Odometer: In: 87,174 | Out: 87,177 (Only 3 test miles driven) DEFECT & EVIDENCE: Lexus introduced a severe post-recall safety defect and refuses to repair it. Following recall work, the vehicle immediately developed an engine stumble and limp-mode condition under high acceleration (4,000â7,000 RPM), matching peak fuel demand. The dealer pulled static camshaft circuit codes (P1365/P1367) and falsely claimed a "coincidental" component failure, refusing to run dynamic fuel-pressure tests. I have video proof disproving…
Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.