https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 New NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for the Lexus RC 350. en-us Sun, 18 Oct 2026 06:35:58 GMT https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1872026 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 00:00:00 GMT Fuel pump noise near gas tank. Abnormally loud. Intermittently https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1768407 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-break maneuver) when the car lurched and suddenly picked up speed. Visualizing a wide pedal in the midd https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1768408 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-break maneuver) when the car lurched and suddenly picked up speed. Visualizing a wide pedal in the midd https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1768409 Wed, 15 Sep 2021 00:00:00 GMT Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-break maneuver) when the car lurched and suddenly picked up speed. Visualizing a wide pedal in the midd https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1759640 Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 GMT Both rear shock absorbers failed simultaneously, with no rebound control. Shock failure made the vehicle very difficult to control on any uneven surface, especially while cornering. Yes, problem was confirmed by dealer and both rear shocks were replaced. Inspected by dealer No warning lights or other indications of failure. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1729149 Wed, 24 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT 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. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1709814 Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND AT ABOUT 65 MPH BETWEEN 3RD AND DORE EXIT, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION OVERHEAD. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. BUT THEN I HEARD A WIND NOISE ABOVE ME. MY SUNROOF COVER WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. IT WAS ABOUT 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR ABOUT 35 MINUTES FROM SUNNYVALE. MY WINDOWS WERE NOT OPEN (SO NO PRESSURE CHANGE), AND NOTHING OUT OF https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1707574 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1707575 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1707576 Thu, 19 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#recall-20V682000-lexus-lexus-rc-350-2019 Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC5 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#recall-20V012000-lexus-lexus-rc-350-2019 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include c https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#recall-20V012000-lexus-lexus-rc-350-2015 Mon, 13 Jan 2020 00:00:00 GMT Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include c https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1480979 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. I AM AFRAID THAT THE POOR BRAKES IS A PUBLIC CONCERN. THE CERRITOS LEXUS DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR HAS FLAWED BRAKES AND LEXUS CORPORATE AGREED BUT HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I AM https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1480980 Fri, 06 Jul 2018 00:00:00 GMT 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. I AM AFRAID THAT THE POOR BRAKES IS A PUBLIC CONCERN. THE CERRITOS LEXUS DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE CAR HAS FLAWED BRAKES AND LEXUS CORPORATE AGREED BUT HAS NOT TAKEN ACTION TO CORRECT THE ISSUE. I AM https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1471923 Tue, 29 May 2018 00:00:00 GMT BAD SMELL COMING FROM THE HVAC. HAVE TAKEN I TO THE DELLER THREE TIMES FOR SAME PROBLEM AND THEY CANNOT FIX THE PROBLEM. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1428924 Wed, 29 Nov 2017 00:00:00 GMT NOTHING TOOK PLACE THAT RESULTED IN THE FOLLOWING ELECTRICAL BEHAVIOR TO OCCUR....THE LEFT REAR BRAKE LIGHT BLINKS AS IF IT HAS SOME SORT OF AN ELECTRICAL SHORT; THEN AFTER A COUPLE DAYS OF ON-GOING BLINKING,IT HAS COMPLETELY WENT OUT. ULTIMATELY, THE LEFT SIDE BRAKE LIGHT IS COMPLETELY OUT WHICH IS DANGEROUS (ILLEGAL) TO DRIVE WITH OUT IT. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1380886 Sat, 27 May 2017 00:00:00 GMT ON JANUARY 11 MY SUNROOF EXPLODED WHILE DRIVING ON HWY 146 IN BAYTOWN TX 5:08PM, NOTHING HIT THE VEHICLE. IT SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT WENT OFF. I TOOK TO STERLING MCCALL LEXUS IN HOUSTON TX MY SERVICE ADVISOR CLAIMED WARRANTY WOULD NOT COVER DAMAGE. MUST HAVE SOMETHING ELSE AS CAUSE TO SUNROOF EXPLODING. I HAD TO USE MY INSURANCE COVERAGE WITH $500 DEDUCTIBLE. I GOT RID OF THE CAR SOLD IT TO TEXAS A https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1317650 Thu, 15 Sep 2016 00:00:00 GMT SAME ISSUE AS STATED IN NHTSA ID NUMBERS 10881898, 10761786 AND 10748834. SPORADIC SEAT COOLING PROBLEM -- PANELS ON SEAT BACK SOMETIMES HEAT IN COOLING MODE. FOR ONE TEST I DID, THE CAR WAS IN THE GARAGE AND COOL (SO EXISTING HEAT FROM THE CAR BEING PARKED IN THE SUN WAS NOT A FACTOR). I STARTED THE CAR, TURNED ON THE SEAT COOLERS AND GOT OUT (SO BODY HEAT WAS NOT A FACTOR). I COULD VER https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1294445 Thu, 30 Jun 2016 00:00:00 GMT WHEN VENTILATED SEAT IS TURNED ON THE BACK HEAT UP AND GETS REALLY HOT! IT'S ALMOST LIKE BURNING HOT. ONLY THE BOTTOM FEELS COOL. https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1216204 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I AM USING MY VENTILATED SEATS THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS COOL AND FEELS GOOD BUT THE BACK UPPER PORTION NEAR SHOULDER BLADES FEELS LIKE ITS BEING HEATED. I HAVE THE COLD AIR ON IN THE CAR AND THE COLD AIR ON IN THE SEATS AND I CAN HAVE BOTH AT MAXIMUM COOL AND IT WILL STILL HEAT UP. WORSE IS THAT IT IS RANDOM BUT HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON OTHER CARS TOO AS SEEN IN FORUMS. WHEN YOU TURN THE COOLIN https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1216205 Sat, 05 Sep 2015 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I AM USING MY VENTILATED SEATS THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS COOL AND FEELS GOOD BUT THE BACK UPPER PORTION NEAR SHOULDER BLADES FEELS LIKE ITS BEING HEATED. I HAVE THE COLD AIR ON IN THE CAR AND THE COLD AIR ON IN THE SEATS AND I CAN HAVE BOTH AT MAXIMUM COOL AND IT WILL STILL HEAT UP. WORSE IS THAT IT IS RANDOM BUT HAS BEEN OCCURRING ON OTHER CARS TOO AS SEEN IN FORUMS. WHEN YOU TURN THE COOLIN https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1209512 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I'M USING MY VENTILATED SEATS THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS NICE AND COOL BUT IT FEELS LIKE THE MY BACK IS BEING HEATED. I ALWAYS HAVE VENTILATION ON LOWEST SETTING. THE TOP OF THE SEAT BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES... VERY HOT!??? SERIOUSLY. I FELT IT WITH MY HAND, AS IF THE VENTILATION WAS SHORTING THE HEATING ELEMENTS. IT STAYED HOT A WHILE AFTER I TURNED OFF VENTILATION. THEN IT COOLED. HAD THIS HA https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350 https://plaincars.com/make/lexus-rc-350#complaint-1209513 Fri, 14 Aug 2015 00:00:00 GMT WHEN I'M USING MY VENTILATED SEATS THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT IS NICE AND COOL BUT IT FEELS LIKE THE MY BACK IS BEING HEATED. I ALWAYS HAVE VENTILATION ON LOWEST SETTING. THE TOP OF THE SEAT BETWEEN SHOULDER BLADES... VERY HOT!??? SERIOUSLY. I FELT IT WITH MY HAND, AS IF THE VENTILATION WAS SHORTING THE HEATING ELEMENTS. IT STAYED HOT A WHILE AFTER I TURNED OFF VENTILATION. THEN IT COOLED. HAD THIS HA