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2015 Lexus RC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 15 complaints about the 2015 Lexus RC with NHTSA, and it has 2 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
15
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
22 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$9,273
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpApr 8, 2026 · campaign 26V222000
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel PumpJan 13, 2020 · campaign 20V012000
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 cer
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Other years of the Lexus RC
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2015 Lexus RC have?
Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA: body, glass & interior (7), electrical system (2), fuel system (2). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus RC have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2015 Lexus RC get?
Up to 22 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.