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2021 Lexus RC: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 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
0
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
2
on record
Fuel economy
25 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$8,160
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 25 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 23 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 19 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.
Equipment › Other › LabelsAug 10, 2022 · campaign 22V615000
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lexus RC F vehicles. The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
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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 2021 Lexus RC have?
Owners have filed 0 complaints with NHTSA. We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus RC have?
2 recalls on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Lexus RC get?
Up to 25 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.