Model year 2015 · Subcompact Cars

2015 Lexus RC: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2015 Lexus RC at 21–22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 7 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

21–22

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as RC 200T.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2015 Lexus RC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2015 Lexus RC, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 26V222000 Reported Apr 8, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26LB05/26LA05)
Units affected
9,139 (estimate)
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.
Remedy
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.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2015 Lexus RC fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2015 Lexus RC EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RC 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/28/22 mpg$3,750401
RC 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900413

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2015 Lexus RC crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2015 Lexus RC (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2015 Lexus RC owner complaints

Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus RC, most recently on Sep 28, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2015 Lexus RC complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Fuel system, gasoline2
Fuel/propulsion system2
Electrical system1
Structure: Body1
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus RC model years

Lexus RC by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 RC19–25 mpg01—
2024 RC19–25 mpg———
2023 RC19–25 mpg———
2022 RC19–25 mpg21—
2021 RC19–25 mpg20—
2020 RC19–24 mpg21—
2019 RC19–24 mpg31—
2018 RC19–26 mpg32—
2017 RC21–26 mpg37—
2016 RC21–26 mpg13—

All Lexus RC years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2015 Lexus models

2015 Lexus CT2015 Lexus ES2015 Lexus GS2015 Lexus GX2015 Lexus IS2015 Lexus LS2015 Lexus LX2015 Lexus NX2015 Lexus RC F2015 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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