repaired · 2019 Q3
Delivery: fuel pump
Risk. A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
2015 Lexus RC FProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 10 owner complaints about the 2015 Lexus RC F, most often about the seats. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-107 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 19, 2023. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2015 Lexus RC F has problems
10 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Seats
3Fuel/propulsion system
2Service brakes
1Visibility/wiper
1Air bags
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Seats | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 2 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2015 Lexus RC F recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2015 vs. every other RC F year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RC F median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'20'21'22
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2015 Lexus RC F, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What RC F owners report
Recent seats complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VENTILATED SEATS ON THE CAR. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE VENTILATED SEATING FUNCTION THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT BLOWS COLD AIR, BUT AN UPPER BAND (SHOULDER BLADE HEIGHT) ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT HEATS UP DRAMATICALLY. ONCE YOU ENGAGE THE FUNCTION A BAND OF THE BACK OF THE SEAT HEATS…
WHEN USING THE VENTILATED SEATS THE UPPER PART OF THE SEAT HEATS UP (BETWEEN MY SHOULD BLADES). IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T HEAT UP AND OTHER TIMES IT DOES. WHEN IT DOES HEAT UP IT GETS SO HOT THAT I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE VENTILATED SEATS. IT IS NOT AMBIENT OR TRAPPED HOT AIR…
Own a 2015 RC F?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.