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2017 Lexus RC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 14 complaints about the 2017 Lexus RC with NHTSA, and it has 3 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
14
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
3
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 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 PumpNov 4, 2020 · campaign 20V682000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5
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 2017 Lexus RC have?
Owners have filed 14 complaints with NHTSA: engine & cooling (1), brakes (1), electrical system (1). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2017 Lexus RC have?
3 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus RC get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.