Model year 2016 · Lexus

2016 Lexus RC recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus RC. The most recent was reported on April 8, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: RC, RC F.

NHTSA data through October 6, 2026 · How these pages are built

Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus RC, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V222000	April 8, 2026	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
18V107000	February 14, 2018	Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Recall records

NHTSA 26V222000Manufacturer no. 26LB05/26LA05

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: April 8, 2026
Owner notification: Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,139 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Lexus RC: June 10, 2014 – February 11, 2022
Model names in the NHTSA record: RC

Defect summary

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Safety risk

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V222000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 18V107000Manufacturer no. J2B/JLB

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Report received by NHTSA: February 14, 2018
Owner notification: April 5, 2018
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,905 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2016 Lexus RC: June 10, 2014 – December 8, 2017
Model names in the NHTSA record: RC F

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 18V107000, filed by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: April 8, 2026.