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2017 Lexus RC FProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2017 Lexus RC F, most often about the unknown or other. It is covered by 1 safety recall, and for recall 18V-107 the manufacturer reports only 92% of affected cars repaired.

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CarFlaw IndexNot enough dataHigher is better (0–100)
Safety recalls1Lowest repair rate 92%Owner complaints10 with a crash, fire or injuryTypical failure mileage3kUnknown or other, median miles

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through February 14, 2018. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2017 Lexus RC F has problems

1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

1 recall

2017 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.

92%repaired · 2019 Q3

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 18V-107 · Feb 14, 2018 · 9,905 vehicles · 9,115 repaired

Risk. A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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

2017 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
NHTSA crash tests

2017 Lexus RC F safety ratings

2017 Lexus RC F 2 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Optional
  • Lane departure warning: Optional
1 investigation

NHTSA defect investigations

Federal investigations that included the 2017 Lexus RC F, and the recalls they led to.

  1. Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureEA21002 · still open
    Open
In owners' words

What RC F owners report

Recent unknown or other complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

THERE ARE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AREA. MY HUSBAND WEARS A SIZE 12 SHOE. WHEN HE PRESSES DOWN ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTRUCTION. HE MOVES HIS FOOT OVER TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND CAN GET THE PEDAL DOWN BUT THEN THE TIP OF HIS TOE…
Complaint 11055550 · Dec 19, 2017 · 3,000 miles

Own a 2017 RC F?

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