NHTSA vehicle safety data
2017 Lexus RC F Recalls & Complaints
The 2017 Lexus RC F has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2017 Lexus RC F. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2017 Lexus RC F owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RC F, describing incidents dated August 9, 2017.
Most-cited components
- Unknown or Other 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #11055550 · Filed
THERE ARE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AREA. MY HUSBAND WEARS A SIZE 12 SHOE. WHEN HE PRESSES DOWN ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTRUCTION. HE MOVES HIS FOOT OVER TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND CAN GET THE PEDAL DOWN BUT THEN THE TIP OF HIS TOE…
NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2017 Lexus RC F in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.
- Engineering Analysis EA21-002: Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Open since September 17, 2021
High Pressure Fuel Pump May Crack and Leak Fuel
NHTSA #18V107000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice
Reported February 14, 2018 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
Potentially affected: 9,905 vehicles
Repair completion: 95.52% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated November 3, 2026)
Manufacturer campaign J2B/JLB · Owners notified April 5, 2018 · Vehicles built June 10, 2014 – December 8, 2017 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Safety consequence
A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other Lexus RC F model years
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