Total Complaints
1 filings
LEXUS RC 350 · model year
2020 LEXUS RC 350
1 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2020LEXUSRC 350 carries 1 consumer safety complaint in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. For crash performance, NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gave this cohort an overall Not Rated/5 rating, with Not Rated/5 front crash, Not Rated/5 side crash, and Not Rated/5 rollover scores derived from standardized barrier and dynamic tests.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2020 RC 350 is unknown or other with 1 filings. Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2020 RC 350. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
NHTSA NCAP overall: Not Rated/5 — Not rated
· Front: Not Rated/5
· Side: Not Rated/5
· Rollover: Not Rated/5
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20210224UNKNOWN OR OTHER
MY WIFE WAS DRIVING HOME ON DECEMBER 9, 2020 AT ABOUT 4:00PM WHEN HER PASSENGER SIDE MIRROR EXPLODED ON HER 2020 RC 350 LEXUS. MY WIFE SAID "IT SOUNDED LIKE A BOMB EXPLODED NEXT TO THE CAR" SHE WAS DRIVING DOWN A TWO-LANE ROAD IN FRONT OF THE SCHOOL SHE WORKS AT AND THE MIRROR EXPLODED--BLOWING THE FRONT MIRRO OFF AND LEAVING A GAPING HOLE ON THE FRONT OR OPPOSING SIDE.
Mileage: 2,000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2020 LEXUS RC 350 have?▼
The 2020 LEXUS RC 350 has 1 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What is the safety rating for the 2020 LEXUS RC 350?▼
The 2020 LEXUS RC 350 received an overall NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5, front crash rating of Not Rated/5, side crash rating of Not Rated/5, and rollover rating of Not Rated/5.
What are the most common problems with the 2020 LEXUS RC 350?▼
The most-complained component for the 2020 LEXUS RC 350 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include various components.
Is the 2020 LEXUS RC 350 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. The 2020 LEXUS RC 350 has an NHTSA safety rating of Not Rated/5. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.