NHTSA vehicle safety data

2017 Lexus RC Recalls & Complaints

The 2017 Lexus RC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 3 owner complaints 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. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2017 Lexus RC owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RC, describing incidents dated December 1, 2025 to September 8, 2026.

Most-cited components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System 3 complaints
  • Unknown or Other 2 complaints

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11762831 · Filed

    26V222 Recall. The dealership won’t do my recall. I don’t get why they can’t give me the part and I sign a waiver for it. I’m owed a part for my car.

  • ODI #11762291 · Filed

    I have a Lexus rcf 2017. There’s a safety recall for a low pressure fuel pump. This recall has come out years later after the car has been bought. I am the 3rd owner. I bought the car in 2026. I bought the car with aftermarket work done on it, but I didn’t think there would be any recalls. The LPFP…

  • ODI #11702175 · Filed

    Vehicle does had a hard time starting and now does not start. Research indicates this is a known problem on this vehicle but my vehicle doesn’t seem to be included in the recall The main recall for the Lexus RC200t is due to a failing low-pressure fuel pump, which can cause the engine to stall while…

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Fuel Pump May Fail

NHTSA #26V222000 · Fuel System, Gasoline — Delivery — Fuel Pump · NHTSA notice

Reported April 8, 2026 · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Potentially affected: 9,139 vehicles

Completion not yet reported (dataset updated November 3, 2026)

Manufacturer campaign 26LB05/26LA05 · Owners notified October 14, 2026 · Vehicles built June 10, 2014 – February 11, 2022 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

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.

Safety consequence

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Other Lexus RC model years

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