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2018 Lexus RCProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2018 Lexus RC, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 1 safety recall.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 8, 2026. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2018 Lexus RC has problems
1 complaint grouped by the system owners reported.
1Service brakes
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
1 recall
2018 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
2018 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
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- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
In owners' words
What RC owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brake pads installed by Lexus squeak as if they need to be replaced. According to the Lexus dealer there is a service bulletin, and the fix is to replace the bad pads. I was told the brakes are fine and that the squeaking doesn't mean anything.
Own a 2018 RC?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.