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Lexus RC by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 11 model years of the Lexus RC (2015–2025). The 2025 model is rated 19–25 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 5 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Lexus RC years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 RC | 5 | 19–25 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2024 RC | 5 | 19–25 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2023 RC | 5 | 19–25 mpg | — | — | — |
| 2022 RC | 5 | 19–25 mpg | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2021 RC | 5 | 19–25 mpg | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2020 RC | 5 | 19–24 mpg | 2 | 1 | — |
| 2019 RC | 5 | 19–24 mpg | 3 | 1 | — |
| 2018 RC | 5 | 19–26 mpg | 3 | 2 | — |
| 2017 RC | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 3 | 7 | — |
| 2016 RC | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 1 | 3 | — |
| 2015 RC | 2 | 21–22 mpg | 1 | 7 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Lexus RC recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Lexus RC year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V222000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Apr 8, 2026; model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- 22V615000 — Equipment: Other: Labels, reported Aug 10, 2022; model years 2020, 2021, 2022
- 20V682000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 4, 2020; model years 2017, 2019
- 20V012000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jan 13, 2020; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
- 18V107000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Feb 14, 2018; model years 2018
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Lexus models
Current and recent Lexus models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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