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2018 LEXUS RC 350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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Safety Rating

0

Owner Complaints

1

Recall

ACTIVE RECALL

11

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

The 2018 LEXUS RC 350 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 3 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 11 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.

Recalls for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

NHTSA has recorded 3 recalls for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350, potentially affecting up to 5,492,256 vehicles.

Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 1,830,752 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...

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Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 1,830,752 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...

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Recall 20V012000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

| 1,830,752 vehicles affected

Defect: 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...

Consequence: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are...

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Owner Complaints for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350.

Safety Rating for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LEXUS RC 350 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 11 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

L-TT-0268-19 Rev — EQUIPMENT

TT: Panasonic exchange Multimedia Extension Unit (MEU) and Display Control Unit (DCU) parts are shipped with Apple CarPlay software already installed. If the updated MEU (Navigation) or DCU (Radio) exchange part is installed on a vehicle that has never been updated, a software mismatch can occur, and an error message...

L-SB-0010-18_Rev — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY

TSB: REVISION NOTICE November 20, 2019 ? Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year RX350 vehicles. March 30, 2018 Rev1: ? The Warranty Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year GS350 and 2016 ?...

L-SB-0040-19 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year GS350, IS300, IS350, RC300, and RC350 vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a rattle/knocking noise condition at idle from the driver floor board area due to fuel line contact with the body. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address...

L-SB-0032-19 — POWER TRAIN

TSB: 2016 ? 2019 model year RX350 and RX350L vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: ? A bucking feeling (back and forth jerking that comes right after a shift but then dissipates quickly after 1 ? 2 and/or 2 ? 3 upshifts) ? A surge feeling...

L-SB-0032-19 — ENGINE

TSB: 2016 ? 2019 model year RX350 and RX350L vehicles may exhibit one or both of the following conditions: ? A bucking feeling (back and forth jerking that comes right after a shift but then dissipates quickly after 1 ? 2 and/or 2 ? 3 upshifts) ? A surge feeling...

KLA_Lexus_TI_02 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE

Technical Instructions: Update 4/5/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLA ENGINE ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN: 2018 GS 350 2018 RC300 & RC 350 2018 IS 300 and IS 350 2018 RX 350 and RX 350L

KLA_Lexus_TI_02 — ENGINE

Technical Instructions: Update 4/5/2019: Note added on p. 5. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLA ENGINE ECU SOFTWARE UPDATE CERTAIN: 2018 GS 350 2018 RC300 & RC 350 2018 IS 300 and IS 350 2018 RX 350 and RX 350L

L-SB-0108-17_Obs — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY

TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE December 04, 2018: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0045-18.

JLH-Dealer Email — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Dealer Email: The involved vehicles are equipped with Intelligent Clearance Sonar (ICS). Due to improper software programming in the ICS system, the ICS system may improperly activate when an involved vehicle enters certain types of carwash facilities and is placed into neutral. If the ICS system activates, the ICS system...

L-SB-0038-18 — SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:SEAT HEATER/COOLER

TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX350 and RX450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where there is a noticeable seat heater temperature difference between the driver and/or passenger seats. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 LEXUS RC 350

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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