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2015 Lexus RC problems

The most common problem on the 2015 Lexus RC is fuel and propulsion system. It has 6.0 times the complaints of a typical RC model year.

Typical year6.0x the typical complaints
Owner complaints
6
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
19
Worst area
Fuel system

The worst 2015 Lexus RC problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

  • Fuel system
    4
  • Body
    1

Problems by type

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  • Fuel system
    4
  • Body
    1

Recalls 1

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pumpReported April 8, 2026 · 9,139 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Remedy
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 number 26V222000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2015 Lexus RC

Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Lexus RC 19

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 19 bulletins for the 2015 Lexus RC

What 2015 Lexus RC owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 28, 2026 · Fuel system · 61,000 miles · IL

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 26V222000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the recall repair was not properly performed, and the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer five times. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, where the technicians confirmed that the recall repair was performed incorrectly due to the O-rings being improperly installed. After the recall repair, the check engine warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 61,000.

Filed Sep 17, 2025 · Fuel system · GA

High-pressure fuel pump split in half spontaneously upon start seeping fuel from fuel pump

Filed Sep 15, 2025 · Fuel system · GA

Fuel is leaking from high-pressure fuel pump seeping from the fuel pump. The fuel pump was split in half gas was covering everything. As you can see in the photos, fuel is squirting out of the fuel pump.

Filed Dec 24, 2023 · AZ

Carvana sold me this vehicle as with 44850 miles on the odometer. The vehicle true odometer reading is close to 189500. The odometer has been altered and Carvana knew it was not the true odometer reading.

Filed Aug 25, 2023 · Body · IL

09/09/2015 lien reported. Original color is molten pearl. Now is silver. - not in the record. (bmw-barrington) VIN# [xxx] title [xxx] want to buy this car. The price is $33000. This is violation. Please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)

Filed Aug 4, 2023 · Fuel system · 110,000 miles · OK

The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC 350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it ran for a short while before suddenly hesitating and stalling. All attempts to restart the vehicle failed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to the federal safety agency Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

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Questions about the 2015 Lexus RC

Is the 2015 Lexus RC reliable?

Owners have filed 6 complaints about the 2015 Lexus RC, 6.0 times a typical RC model year.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus RC?

Fuel and propulsion system, with 4 complaints. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2015 Lexus RC have?

1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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