the federal safety agency 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 (4,000–7,000 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 their claim: High Fuel Demand: High RPMs starve the engine, instantly triggering the Check Engine Light (CEL). Low Fuel Demand: Driving gently at low RPMs for 10–11 miles causes the ECU to automatically clear the CEL (multiple times recreated) A physical electrical failure is permanent and static; it cannot self-heal based on driving style. This proves the root cause is dynamic fuel starvation from a botched recall. REQUESTED ACTION: This is a severe crash hazard when merging on highways. I request an investigation into Nalley Lexus Roswell and demand Lexus dispatch a Field Technical Specialist to inspect the ECU and remedy the defect without charge. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The worst 2016 Lexus RC problems
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Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Lexus RC 24
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Is the 2016 Lexus RC reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Lexus RC, close to a typical RC model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus RC?
Acceleration and speed control, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus RC have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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