2020 Lexus RC Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2020 Lexus RC, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2020 Lexus RC
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Fuel pump (fuel system)
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may…
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2020 Lexus RC have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. Complaints peaked in 2024 with 1 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Car was sold to me with wrong size front tires . It was a certified car. Had collision and was fix . Drove till mileage service and they reject for wrong tires. But did not fix.. I drove home and wait”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, February 7, 2024 · Wheels
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2020 Lexus RC (RC 300, RC 300 AWD, RC 350, RC 350 AWD, …). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 19–24 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 16–21 / 24–30 |
| Fuel | Premium |
| EPA class | Subcompact Cars |
| Engine | 4/6/8 cyl, 2/3.5/5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (S6); Automatic (S8) |
Compare Lexus RC model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus RC model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 Lexus RC | 1 | 6 |
| 2016 Lexus RC | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Lexus RC | 1 | 3 |
| 2018 Lexus RC | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Lexus RC | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Lexus RC | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Lexus RC | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 Lexus RC | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Lexus RC | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2020 Lexus RC
How do I know if my 2020 Lexus RC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2020 Lexus RC; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 26V222000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- ES3501,365 complaints
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.