Complaints over time
Complaints about the 2020 Lexus RC 350 peaked in 2021, with 1 filed
Owner complaints about this model year, by the year they were filed with NHTSA.
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. The lighter column runs through October.
Model year
2020 Lexus RC 350
Coupe, gasoline, 4x2, built in Japan. Owner complaints on file from Feb 24, 2021 to Feb 24, 2021.
Recall campaigns covering this model year0No recall campaign lists this model year
Owner complaints1Below the median 2020 coupe
Severity index0.02020 coupes average 10.2
First 24 months1Complaints in its first two years
Components
Complaints by component
Owner complaints by component. Hover or focus a bar for the crash, fire, injury or death count.
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Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file. A complaint can name more than one component; it is counted under the first.
Recalls
No recall campaign lists the 2020 Lexus RC 350
Check a specific vehicle by VIN on NHTSA's site: a campaign may cover only part of a model year's production.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file.
Owner complaints
What owners reported about the 2020 Lexus RC 350
The full text of every complaint filed with NHTSA about this model year, newest first. Complaints are filed by owners and are not verified by NHTSA; NHTSA removes personal details before publishing.
1 complaint on file, page 1 of 1.
- Filed Feb 24, 2021Failure Dec 9, 20202,000 milesLutz, FLUnknown 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.
NHTSA complaint 11397716
Source: NHTSA ODI complaints file.
Investigations
NHTSA has not opened an investigation on this model year
Source: NHTSA ODI investigations file.
Service bulletins
75 manufacturer communications cover this model year
Technical service bulletins and other notices the manufacturer sent to dealers. A bulletin is not a recall; the 60 most recent are listed.
- LSB004319 Feb 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23 - LSB000723 Feb 14, 2023 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a… - L-SB-0057-22 Dec 7, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to del… - LSB001522 Jun 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a… - LSB002121Rev1 Jun 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine - LSB001522 Jun 27, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a… - LSB002121Rev1 Jun 20, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine - LTT031622 May 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center. - Safety Recall 22 Apr 13, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022 - LTT029721 Mar 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. - L-TT-0297-21 Rev Mar 3, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns - L-SB-0004-22 Feb 24, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 servi… - L-SB-0025-21 Rev Feb 9, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Pioneer Audio (version 1804) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal Bluetooth® Audio Mode transition. ?Difficult radio tune knob operation when selecting au… - L-SB-0002-22 Jan 28, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 … - L-SB-0047-18 Rev Jan 18, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with audio (version 1065) or earlier, and navigation (version 1065) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Apple CarPlay® intermittently inoperative. ?Voice recognition does not s… - Lexus PRO19-02 - Jan 12, 2022 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 i… - L-TT-0271-19 Rev Oct 15, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the dat… - L-TT-0303-21 Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments. - L-SB-0043-19 Rev Sep 3, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Navigation (version 1150) or earlier and Audio (version 1163) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Poor map screen touch operation. ?Navigation system reset.… - L-SB-0021-21 Jul 20, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine. - Lexus PRO21-UFRM May 24, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL - L-SB-0043-20 Rev May 13, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to deli… - Lexus Safety Re Mar 31, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-TT-0297-21 Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Vehicle control apps might not operate as expected at times due to preconditions (normal operating parameters) not being established, vehicle settings and/or network/cellular coverage concerns. - L-TT-0283-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the veh… - L-TT-0281-20 Rev Mar 16, 2021 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 f… - L-SB-0020-19 Obs Dec 11, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
OBSOLETE NOTICE December 11, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0043-20. - L-SB-0043-19 Rev Dec 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Navigation (version 1060) or earlier and Audio (version 1060) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Display screen distortion/pixilation. ?iOS device would not connect … - L-TT-0271-19 Rev Oct 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the d… - L-SB-0039-20 Oct 16, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles. - L-SB-0051-18 Rev Oct 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: 2020 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining clips to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining clips for passenger side and rear seat floor mats. During Pre-De… - L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to de… - L-SB-0047-18 Rev Aug 13, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with Panasonic navigation (version 1050) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?The analog clock shows one hour ahead, then immediately adjusts back one hour after ACC ON. ?No Sou… - L-SB-0020-19 Rev Aug 12, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to de… - L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired acco… - L-SB-0002-20 Rev Aug 5, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should be repaired acco… - L-TT-0265-19 Rev Jul 20, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue … - L-SB-0023-20 Jun 23, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure to review the ent… - L-TT-0289-20 Jun 3, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: ?Unibody vehicles commonly have lashing holes on the under body used for securing the vehicle during logistics. ?The lashing holes are intended to be plugged during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). ?The plugs are -Required for anti-corrosion purposes. … - Lexus Safety Re May 1, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-SB-0008-20 Apr 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003 9… - L-TT-0254-18 Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has developed a set of guid… - L-TT-0283-20 Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Some vehicles equipped with Dynamic Navigation may experience a pop-up message notifying them that their map update service will end soon. The date that is shown could be more than one year in the future. This does not indicate any issues with the vehic… - L-SB-0025-19_Rev Mar 26, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term… - L-SB-0034-18_Rev Mar 10, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year Lexus AWD F Sport and non-F Sport model vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. For customers who find this characteristic objectionable, an updated shim kit is now available as a service part. - L-SB-0001-20_Rev Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2020 model year GS and RC model vehicles may exhibit a squeal/squeak noise from the front brake pads. This is only applicable on 2WD F Sport vehicles. This condition may be present at city, highway, and/or parking lot speeds. For customers … - L-TT-0281-20 Mar 9, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 … - Lexus Safety Re Feb 18, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-SB-0060-13 Obs Feb 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20. - L-SB-0003-20 Feb 6, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bulletin to minimize … - Lexus Safety Rec Jan 30, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements - L-TT-0279-20_Rev Jan 29, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Some guests may experience the inability to activate the Lexus Enform Remote app or the Lexus Enform Remote becoming inoperative when attempting to send commands to the vehicle. To simplify the diagnosis of this system and prevent the unnecessary replac… - L-TT-0275-19_Rev Jan 7, 2020 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: Some 2020 model year vehicles may display abnormal Safety Connect operation during PDS due to DCM activation issues. This condition is characterized by no DTCs present and after the initial SOS light flashing sequence after ignition on, neither the red … - L-SB-0020-19_Rev Dec 6, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 6, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2018 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles. ? The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2018 ?… - L-SB-0035-19_Rev Nov 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 07, 2019 Rev1: ? The Deletion of Vehicle Alert History section has been added after D/C Cut Fuse Installation. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre… - L-SB-0014-19_Rev Nov 7, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 07, 2019 Rev2: ? The Deletion of Vehicle Alert History section has been added after D/C Cut Fuse Installation. April 15, 2019 Rev1: ? The Air Dam Installation section was added. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin sh… - L-TT-0271-19 Oct 21, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: To assist with the early detection and early resolution of audio related concerns, it may be requested as part of the remanufactured head unit return to recover MMR data from the head unit. The following steps are instructions on how to retrieve the dat… - L-TT-0221-17_Rev Oct 11, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
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 func… - L-TT-0265-19 Jul 18, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TT: The new DCA-8000 Diagnostic Charger may cause your facility?s Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) breaker to trip. A GFCI breaker can be tripped for various reasons, one of the reasons may be related to the DCA-8000. We are investigating this issue … - L-SB-0055-18-Rev Jul 12, 2019 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
TSB: REVISION NOTICE July 12, 2019 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year RX350 and RX450h vehicles. March 29, 2019 Rev1: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2020 model year RC F vehicles. ? The Software Information secti…
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications files.