Lexus GS and RC Fuel Pump May Fail high
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank on some Lexus RC and GS vehicles may fail. If the pump fails, the engine can stall while driving.
Lexus RC recalls
1 recall covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
- 1 recalls
- 1 rated high or critical
- 3 owner complaints
- Apr 8, 2026 newest recall
Lexus problem guides that cover the RC
RC model years compared
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Lexus RC recall questions
How many recalls does the Lexus RC have?
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2018–2020 Lexus RC. 1 of them is rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Lexus GS and RC Fuel Pump May Fail" (NHTSA campaign 26V222000), reported Apr 8, 2026.
Which Lexus RC model year has the most recalls?
The 2018 Lexus RC has the most, with 1 recall. The 2018 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 1. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Is there a do-not-drive or park-outside recall on the Lexus RC?
No. None of the 1 Lexus RC recall on file carries a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA.
How do I check whether my Lexus RC has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Lexus dealer, including for second owners.