- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Vehicle safety record
2018 Lexus RC Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2018 Lexus RC have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in April 2026 for the fuel pump.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical RC year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2018 Lexus RC recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2018 Lexus RC yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Lexus RC: every year compared
All RC years2018 Lexus RC vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Lexus RC | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2018 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS300 | 6 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES300H | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 2 | A | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus ES | 5 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS | 3 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus IS | 3 | 0 | B | Compare |
| 2018 Lexus GS350 | 1 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2018 Lexus RC
Does the 2018 Lexus RC have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2018 Lexus RC: fuel pump (April 2026). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2018 Lexus RC had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2018 Lexus RC a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 52 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Lexus RC year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2018 Lexus RC has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data