Problems owners report
Complaints filed with NHTSA about the 2015 Lexus RC F, by the system named in each complaint. One complaint can name several.
- Seats3
- Fuel/propulsion system3
- Service brakes2
- Visibility/wiper1
- Air bags1
- Electrical system1
- Unknown or other1
NHTSA ODI complaints (public domain) · updated 23 Oct 2026 · 0 injuries and 0 deaths reported
Compared with other years
NHTSA ODI complaints by model year
Registered new in Europe in 2015
360 new Lexus RC F cars were registered in the EU, Norway and Iceland in 2015; the largest markets were the United Kingdom (154), Germany (64), France (49).
- Average mass
- 1,867 kg
- Average power
- 351 kW
- Fuel type recorded
- Petrol 100%
European Environment Agency, CO₂ emissions from new passenger cars · averages weighted by registrations; CO₂ is the type-approval value; fuel type as recorded at registration, where many non-plug-in hybrids appear as petrol · re-use permitted with acknowledgement
In the United Kingdom
122 cars built in 2015 were licensed for the road at the end of 2025, and 21 more were declared off the road (SORN).
Department for Transport and DVLA, vehicle licensing statistics (table VEH0124, year of manufacture) · Open Government Licence v3.0
In New Zealand
32 2015 cars are on the New Zealand register; 59% arrived as used imports, 41% were sold new in New Zealand.
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi, Motor Vehicle Register (March 2026) · CC BY 4.0
Fuel consumption
Official Canadian test results for 1 variant: combined 12.6 L/100 km (about 19 mpg US), CO₂ 290 g/km.
| Variant | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|
| RC F · Subcompact · Premium gasoline | 15.2 | 9.5 | 12.6 |
Litres per 100 km. Natural Resources Canada, Fuel consumption ratings (open.canada.ca) · Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls in Canada
2 Transport Canada recalls for the 2015 Lexus RC F.
| 2026175 8 Apr 2026 | Fuel System Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may t… |
| 2021723 24 Nov 2021 | Electrical Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicl… |
Transport Canada Vehicle Recalls Database · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada
Recalls
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Whether a recall was fixed on a particular car is known only to the manufacturer: check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
NHTSA recalls · summaries in NHTSA's own words
Service bulletins
What Lexus told its dealers about the 2015 Lexus RC F: known faults, fixes and updates.
| Bulletin | Summary |
|---|---|
| 10230353 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230352 | DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022 |
| 10230351 | TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022 |
| 10230350 | DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022. |
| 10214355 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 |
| 10209023 | TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information for an approved vendor who will arrange the remediation, and instructions on how to prepare the int |
| 10207962 | TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual. |
| 10207945 | POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well. |
| 10205386 | Some models are equipped with front and rear wheels of different offsets or width. Wheel offset, deffined as the distance between the wheel's - to - rotor mounting surface, affects the clearance between the back of the wheel and surrounding brake components . |
| 10205374 | Navigation Micro SD Card Error |
| 10205346 | Auto matic Transmission Replacement kPrecautions |
| 10205329 | Immobilizer and Smart Key Reset. |
| 10205327 | Techstream ECU Flash Reprogramming Procedure. |
| 10205326 | Battery Maintenance for In-Stock Vehicles. |
| 10205321 | Floor Mat Installation During PDS. |
| 10205316 | Tire Positioning Before New Vehicle Delivery |
| 10205302 | Multi-Display Coating Damage - Audio/Visual/Telematics |
| 10205297 | World Standard Automatic Transmission Fluid |
| 10204556 | TSB: For proper calibration of the millimeter wave radar sensor, the vehicle and radar target must be on a level surface with a consistent plane. If a level surface with a consistent plane is not available, use the Floor Slope Compensation Procedure in this service bulletin in conjunction with the appropriate model and model year Repair Manual instructions when adjusting the millimeter wave radar sensor. |
| 10204550 | DP: There is a possibility that the A/C servo motor(s) have an internal electrical malfunction which could lead to inconsistent air temperature coming from the air conditioner (A/C) vents, air not coming out at the selected temperature, and/or air not coming out of the selected A/C vent of the vehicle. Although the A/C servo motors are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is providing coverage for repairs related to A/C servo motor(s) that have an internal electri |
| 10198149 | POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL |
| 10190468 | Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements |
| 10190455 | TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth Audio functions are no longer functioning with customer?s phone such as ability to change the track using the steering wheel controls. These concerns can be caused by changes made on the customer?s phone. Make sure to inquire with the customer if the connectivity concerns occurred after receiving an operating system update on their phone or if they have restored their p |
| 10188921 | TSB: Some 2013 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit one of the following HVAC conditions. ?Uneven temperature or air flow between the vents. ?Little or no air flow from the vent(s). ?Improper MODE control function. Additionally, some vehicles may store one or more of the following HVAC servo Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ?B1441 ? Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Front Passenger Side Lower Air Mix). ?B1442 ? Air Inlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit. ?B1443 ? Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit. ?B1446 ? Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Cir |
| 10187279 | TSB: Some 2013 ? 2017 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit one of the following HVAC conditions. ?Uneven temperature or air flow between the vents ?Little or no air flow from the vent(s) ?Improper MODE control function Additionally, some vehicles may store one or more of the following HVAC servo Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs). ?B1441 ? Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit (Front Passenger Side Lower Air Mix) ?B1442 ? Air Inlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit ?B1443 ? Air Outlet Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit ?B1446 ? Air Mix Damper Control Servo Motor Circuit ( |
NHTSA manufacturer communications (public domain)
NHTSA investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation