Lexus RC 350 Problems by Year

We compared every Lexus RC 350 model year from 2015–2019 using 10 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, 2 recalls and federal defect investigations. No RC 350 year stands out with an unusual number of complaints.

2model years
10complaints
2recalls
—worst years
—best years

Complaints by model year

2015201973
Owner complaints per model year, Lexus RC 350. Colour = our verdict for that year (red: avoid, orange: caution, green: better than average, blue: too new).
YearComplaintsvs. typical*RecallsTop problemVerdict
20193—2EngineFew
20157—1SeatFew

* Complaints compared with the median RC 350 year at the same age, so new and old years are judged fairly. How this works.

Most common Lexus RC 350 problems

  • Seatsworst: 2015
    440%
  • Electrical systemworst: 2015
    220%
  • Other / not specified
    220%
  • Body & structureworst: 2015
    110%
  • Lightsworst: 2015
    110%
  • Engine & coolingworst: 2019
    110%
  • Driver assistanceworst: 2019
    110%
  • Windows, wipers & sunroofworst: 2019
    110%
  • Brakesworst: 2019
    110%
  • Fuel & propulsion systemworst: 2019
    110%

Latest Lexus RC 350 recalls

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021.

Fuel system, gasoline › Delivery › Fuel pump

NHTSA recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles

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…

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.

Frequently asked questions

What years of the Lexus RC 350 should you avoid?

None of the Lexus RC 350 years has an unusually high number of complaints compared with the others at the same age.

What are the most common Lexus RC 350 problems?

Across all years, owners report the most problems with the seats (4), electrical system (2) and body & structure (1). Seat complaints peak in the 2015 model year.

How many recalls has the Lexus RC 350 had?

2 recalls across 2015–2019. The model year with the most is 2019.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.