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Buying a used 2019 Lexus RC 350? Check these 2 recalls first
Two recalls, both covering the same underlying issue: a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine. Neither carries a stop-driving or park-outside warning, but engine stalling is the scenario behind them. Owner complaints are few — three filed with NHTSA, unverified reports that include one crash and one injury — spread across service brakes, fuel/propulsion, visibility/wiper, and one unclassified. The small complaint count reflects limited volume rather than a long clean history.
Before you buy
- Get the 17-character VIN from the seller and run it at nhtsa.gov/recalls. It shows which recalls are still unrepaired on that exact car.
- Ask whether the fuel pump replacement was performed and get the dealer repair order showing it
- During the test drive, note any hesitation, rough idle, or stalling, especially at low speed and restart
- Test the brakes hard from speed and check the wipers and washers, both areas that appear in owner reports
- Open recalls are repaired free at any Lexus dealer, whoever owns the car — an open recall is a to-do item, not a bill.
Recalls covering the 2019 Lexus RC 350
| Recall | Area | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| Toyota and Lexus Vehicles: Fuel Pump Can Stall Engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
| Toyota and Lexus fuel pumps may fail, stalling engine | Fuel System, Gasoline | high |
What owners have reported to NHTSA
3 complaints filed for this model year, including 1 mentioning a crash, 0 a fire and 1 injuries. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and popular models collect more of them simply because more are on the road.
| Problem area | Complaints | Recall in this area? |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Assistance | 2 | None found |
| Brakes | 1 | None found |
| Fuel System | 1 | Yes |
| Visibility And Wipers | 1 | None found |
| Engine | 1 | None found |