Home › Lexus › RC › 2015

2015 Lexus RC recalls and problems

The 2015 Lexus RC has 1 safety recall and 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

Recalls
1
Complaints
6
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0

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

2015 Lexus RC recalls

Recall 26V-222: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Apr 8, 2026 · 9,139 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: 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.

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

Fix: 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.

2015 Lexus RC problems reported by owners

Problem areaReports
Fuel System, Gasoline2
Fuel/Propulsion System2
Structure1
Unknown or Other1

Most reported parts

  • Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 110,000 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 complaints

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

Fuel System, Gasoline · at 61,000 miles · reported Sep 28, 2026
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a dealer to be repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 26V222000 (Fuel System, Gasoline). The contact stated that the recall repair was not properly performed, and the vehicle had to be taken back to the dealer five times. The vehicle was then taken to another dealer, where the technicians confirmed that the recall repair was performed incorrectly due to the O-rings being improperly installed. After the recall repair, the check engine warning light and the traction control warning light illuminated. The…
Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Sep 15, 2025
Fuel is leaking from high-pressure fuel pump seeping from the fuel pump. The fuel pump was split in half gas was covering everything. As you can see in the photos, fuel is squirting out of the fuel pump.
Unknown or Other · reported Dec 24, 2023
Carvana sold me this vehicle as with 44850 miles on the odometer. The vehicle true odometer reading is close to 189500. The odometer has been altered and Carvana knew it was not the true odometer reading.
Structure · reported Aug 25, 2023
09/09/2015 lien reported. Original color is molten pearl. Now is silver. - not in the record. (Bmw-barrington) VIN# [xxx] title [xxx] want to buy this car. The price is $33000. This is violation. Please help information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (Foia), 5 U.S.c. 552(B)(6)
Fuel System, Gasoline · at 110,000 miles · reported Aug 4, 2023
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus RC 350. The contact stated that after starting the vehicle, it ran for a short while before suddenly hesitating and stalling. All attempts to restart the vehicle failed. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to NHTSA Campaign Number 20V012000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 110,000.

Other Lexus RC years

20222021202020192018201720162015

Compare all Lexus RC years · All Lexus models

Frequently asked questions

Does the 2015 Lexus RC have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2015 Lexus RC: 26V-222 (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?

Owners report fuel system, gasoline problems most often (2 reports), followed by fuel/propulsion system (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 110,000 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.