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Delivery: fuel pump
NewRisk. Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
2016 Lexus RCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2016 Lexus RC, most often about the engine. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 1, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Lexus RC has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Vehicle speed control
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2016 Lexus RC 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
2016 vs. every other RC 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 median. How we score
'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'25
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RC owners report
Recent engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT NARRATIVE Vehicle: 2016 Lexus RC F | VIN: [XXX] Recall: Campaign 26LA05 (Fuel Pump Kit 04002-19238) Dealer: Nalley Lexus Roswell | Invoice: RO# [XXX] Odometer: In: 87,174 | Out: 87,177 (Only 3 test miles driven) DEFECT & EVIDENCE: Lexus introduced a severe post-recall safety…
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Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.