2017 Lexus Rc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Fuel/Propulsion System (1)
Safety recalls (1)
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump 2026-04-08 · campaign 26V222000 · 9,139 vehicles
Defect: 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.
Service bulletins (24)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Engine 2025-07-30 · L-SB-0032-25 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2016 – 2020 model year gs f, 2008 – 2014 model year is f, 2022 – 2025 model year is 500, 2018 – 2025 model year lc 500, 2021 – 2025 model year lc 500c, and 2015 – 2025 model year rc f vehicles with 2ur-gse engines may exhibit a mil on condition with one or more of the following diagnostic troub
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 24 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-09-08 · Unknown Or Other“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. …”
2026-09-04 · Unknown Or Other“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 has wires hooked up to another fuel pump in the tr…”
2025-12-01 · Fuel/Propulsion System“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 driving. …”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.