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2015 Lexus RC 350 recalls and problems

The 2015 Lexus RC 350 has 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
7
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

Recalls may cover only some 2015 Lexus RC 350 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2015 Lexus RC 350 recalls

Recall 20V-012: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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 January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: 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. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2015 Lexus RC 350 problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Seats4
Electrical System2
Structure1
Exterior Lighting1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 5,000 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2015 Lexus RC 350 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Unknown or Other · at 15,599 miles · reported May 29, 2018
Bad smell coming from the HVAC. Have taken I to the deller three times for same problem and they cannot fix the problem.
Exterior Lighting · at 25,000 miles · reported Nov 29, 2017
Nothing took place that resulted in the following electrical behavior to occur....the left rear brake light blinks as if it has some sort of an electrical short; then after a couple days of on-going blinking,it has completely went out. Ultimately, the left side brake light is completely out which is dangerous (Illegal) to drive with out it.
Structure · at 18,000 miles · reported May 27, 2017
On january 11 my sunroof exploded while driving on hwy 146 in baytown tx 5:08pm, nothing hit the vehicle. It sounded like a gunshot went off. I took to sterling mccall lexus in houston tx my service advisor claimed warranty would not cover damage. Must have something else as cause to sunroof exploding. I had to use my insurance coverage with $500 deductible. I got rid of the car sold it to texas auto direct taking a 1000 lost to get out my lease agreement
Seats · at 2,600 miles · reported Sep 15, 2016
Same issue as stated in NHTSA id numbers 10881898, 10761786 and 10748834. Sporadic seat cooling problem -- panels on seat back sometimes heat in cooling mode. For one test I did, the car was in the garage and cool (So existing heat from the car being parked in the sun was not a factor). I started the car, turned on the seat coolers and got out (So body heat was not a factor). I could very specifically feel heat on the top panel of the seat back (Both the driver's seat and the passenger seat). I took it into my local lexus dealer (September, 2015) and they reported "seats cooling properly…
Seats · at 5,000 miles · reported Jun 30, 2016
When ventilated seat is turned on the back heat up and gets really hot! It's almost like burning hot. Only the bottom feels cool.

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Lexus RC 350 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus RC 350: 20V-012 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2015 Lexus RC 350?

Owners report seats problems most often (4 reports), followed by electrical system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 5,000 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.