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Lexus RC I recalls: manufacturer campaigns

2 documented manufacturer recalls: a defect acknowledged by the brand, fixed free of charge at a dealer, even on a used car.

manufacturer campaigns: 2
of 2 versions affected: 2
official RappelConso notice: 1

Is your version affected?

Find your engine (fuel type and power on the registration document): each row lists the campaigns that concern it. A recall often covers only a production period: only the vehicle identification number (VIN) settles it.

Version	Recalls
RC 300hHybrid · 223 hp	Low-pressure fuel pump (2026 recall)
RC FPetrol · 477 hp	High-pressure fuel pumps (RC F, recall) Low-pressure fuel pump (2026 recall)

Each campaign in detail

High-pressure fuel pumps (RC F, recall)
Manufacturer recall
Toyota recalled 2015-2018 Lexus RC F models with 5.0 V8 engines (built from June 2014 to December 2017): a crack can appear in the cover of a high-pressure pump, causing a fuel leak and a risk of fire if an ignition source is present. The pumps are replaced free of charge (US campaign 18V107).
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
RC F
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 18V107 (pompes à carburant haute pression, RC F 2015-2018) — NHTSA (new tab)
- Toyota and Lexus recall vehicles for fuel line issues — Consumer Reports (new tab)
Low-pressure fuel pump (2026 recall)
Manufacturer recall
A 2026 US recall (26V222) concerns certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC models: the low-pressure fuel pump, located in the tank, can fail and cause the engine to stall, increasing the risk of an accident at high speed. Free replacement with an improved pump once the solution is available. US campaign: check the vehicle's status with a Lexus dealer.
Fixed free of charge by a dealer and not counted in the reliability score: ask for proof the work was done (invoice, or a VIN check at a dealer).
Versions
RC 300h, RC F
Onset
not documented
Repair
not documented
Sources
- Rappel NHTSA 26V222 (pompe à carburant basse pression, Lexus RC 2015-2022) — NHTSA (new tab)
- Lexus recalls vehicles from 2015-2022 for fuel pump defects — CarsXE (new tab)

Official notices published in France (RappelConso)

Notices from the French consumer authority (DGCCRF) linked to this model, collected on 29 October 2026.

23 April 2024 — En raison de la mauvaise conception de la bride qui fixe le tube d’évacuation au réservoir de carburant, une fissure liée à la contrainte pourrait se développer sur la surface extérieure de la bride et se dilater au fil du temps, ce qui augmenterait le risque d’incendie.
Models or references
Various models of gs, is and rc nom du modèle (code modèle): gs f (url10), gs200t/gs300 (arl10), gs250 (grl11), gs300h (awl10), gs350 (grl15/grl16), gs450h (gwl10), is200t/is300 (ase30), is250 (gse30), is300h (ave30), rc f (usc10), rc200t/rc300 (asc10), rc300h (avc10), rc350 (gsc10) année de modèle: 2011~2018.
Risk
Incendie
Official notice (new tab)

Checking that a recall was done

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate.
Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free.
Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Where to check online

Check vehicle recalls (DVSA) (new tab) : for a car registered in the UK, by make, model and VIN.
RappelConso (new tab) : the official French recall website (DGCCRF): search for the make and model.
Safety Gate (new tab) : European alerts on dangerous products, vehicles included.

Recalls of rival models

The same data for the alternatives suggested in the guide.

Model	Known faults	Reliability
Lexus IS III (XE30)	2	4.5/5
Subaru BRZ II (ZD)	1	4.5/5
Subaru WRX STI VA	1	4.0/5

Recall FAQ

How many recalls has the Lexus RC I had?

We have documented 2 manufacturer recalls for the Lexus RC I: High-pressure fuel pumps (RC F, recall) ; Low-pressure fuel pump (2026 recall).

Which versions of the Lexus RC I are affected?

Every version in our guides is affected by at least one campaign.

How do I know whether the recalls were done on a used Lexus RC I?

Note the vehicle identification number (VIN): box E of the French registration certificate. Ask a dealer of the brand whether each campaign was carried out on this VIN: the check and the repair are free. Ask the seller for the invoice or dealer certificate for each recall.

Do I have to pay for a recall?

No: a manufacturer recall is fixed free of charge by the brand's dealer network, even on a used car bought privately, as long as the campaign is open.

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