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2016 Lexus RC recalls
Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.
Recall summary by component2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Campaigns |
|---|---|
| Fuel system, gasoline | 2 |
Safety recalls2
NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h| Apr 8, 202626V222000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 26V222000
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| Feb 14, 201818V107000 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pumpA cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire. DetailsHide details for campaign 18V107000
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Merged from NHTSA model names: Rc, Rc F. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.
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Owner complaints by component5
NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h| Component | Complaints | % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle speed control | 2 | 40 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 2 | 40 |
| Unknown or other | 2 | 40 |
| Engine | 1 | 20 |
| Latches/locks/linkages | 1 | 20 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 20 |
An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names RC, RC F, RC200T, RC300, RC350.
Latest reports
- Vehicle speed control
“NHTSA SAFETY COMPLAINT NARRATIVE Vehicle: 2016 Lexus RC F | VIN: [XXX] Recall: Campaign 26LA05 (Fuel Pump Kit 04002-19238) Dealer: Nalley Lexus Roswell | Invoice: RO# [XXX] Odometer: In: 87,174 | Out: 87,177 (Only 3…”
- Latches/locks/linkages
“Just purchase lexus and the driver side door won't lock or unlocked with fob or button on the inside. *tr”
- Vehicle speed control
“The car has brakes that are making loud noise and after replacement of brakes and rotors from the dealer the car braking is questionable and sub-par compared to when the car was originally purchased.”
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2016 Lexus RC recall questions
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus RC have?
NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus RC. The most recent, 26V222000 (reported April 8, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.
What are the 2016 Lexus RC recalls for?
The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.
What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Lexus RC?
Vehicle speed control is the most-reported component, named in 2 complaints out of 5 filed with NHTSA (40%). Across all complaints, owners reported 0 crashs and 1 fire. Complaints are unverified owner reports.
How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Lexus RC?
Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.
Check a specific Lexus by VIN
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