2015 LEXUS RC F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
12
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
31
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 LEXUS RC F
The 2015 LEXUS RC F has received a total of 12 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 31 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Fuelpropulsion System (3 complaints), Seats (3 complaints), and Service Brakes (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2015 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 LEXUS RC F, potentially affecting up to 9,905 vehicles.
Recall 18V107000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 9,905 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
Consequence: 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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 LEXUS RC F
12 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 LEXUS RC F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Substantial Fire Hazard - Fuel was leaking directly onto the engine due to a failure in the fuel line and the factory coating between the inner steel tubing and a plastic coating. The failure relates to the delaminating of the coating from the base metal material which causes a channel for the fuels to bypass the seals and then leak out of fracture points in the plastic coating.
FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SQUEAKING WHEN BEING ELECTRONICALLY TILTED BACK WITH THE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
HVAC SERVO MOTOR MALFUNCTION. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AC BLOWING OUTSIDE TEMP. IT DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR. CODE B1455 PRESENT. IT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY AT 25000 MILES.
WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE HARD AND CONTINUALLY THERE IS A NOISE (THUMP). MY HUSBAND HAS TAKEN THE CAR IN WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR 3X'S AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THAT ANSWER. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IS THIS NORMAL FOR THE CAR I BOUGHT. IS IT SAFE. THE CAR IS BEAUTIFUL AND TO DRIVE AROUND AND HEAR A NOICE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ON SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CAR. I HAVE AN AUDIO OF THE SOUND I'M HEARING WHILE BREAKING. AND A VIDEO OF THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYING THIS WAS ACCEPTABLE NORMAL. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 10-29-2019.
I KEEP ASKING THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS AND THEY KEEP ANSWERING THAT THEY WILL CALL ME AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVE THE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS. THERE IS NO INCIDENT INVOLVED BUT THE SOUTH FLORIDA LEXUS DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PUMPS AVAILABLE
Safety Rating for the 2015 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 LEXUS RC F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 LEXUS RC F
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 31 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 LEXUS RC F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0144-17_Rev — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: REVISION NOTICE January 11, 2019 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2018 - 2019 model year RC F vehicles. The title, Installation Procedure, and the Required Tools and Equipment section have been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained...
L-SB-0054-15_Obs — SERVICE BRAKES
TSB: Obsolete August 4, 2017: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0144-17.
L-SB-0145-17 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: 2015 ? 2017 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. SUPERSESSION NOTICE: The information contained in this bulletin supersedes SB No. L-SB-0054-15. Applicability has been updated...
GLM Dealer Daily — EQUIPMENT
Dealer Daily: Lexus has launched Limited Service Campaign GLM. Refer to the Dealer Letter, FAQ, and Technical Instructions on TIS for additional information. in areas with heavy road salt application.
GLM Dealer Packa — STRUCTURE
Dealer Package Email: In the subject vehicles, the inner portion of the rear fender arch may experience water intrusion due to improper sealer application. If this occurs, corrosion may form causing rust spots, paint blistering, or perforation of the rear fender arch. This condition is most likely to occur in...
L-SB-0031-16 — ENGINE
TSB: SOME 2015 2016 MODEL YEAR RC F AND 2016 GS F VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL BUZZING NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION. PLEASE FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE BELOW TO...
L-SB-0031-16 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
TSB: SOME 2015 2016 MODEL YEAR RC F AND 2016 GS F VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ABNORMAL BUZZING NOISE CONDITION FROM THE LOW PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECM) LOGIC HAS BEEN MODIFIED TO REDUCE THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS CONDITION. PLEASE FOLLOW THE REPAIR PROCEDURE BELOW TO...
L-SB-0031-16 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2016 model year RC F and 2016 GS F vehicles may exhibit an abnormal buzzing noise condition from the low pressure fuel pump. The Engine Control Module (ECM) logic has been modified to reduce the possibility of this condition. Please follow the Repair Procedure below to...
LSB-0054-15 Rev1 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
TSB: 2015 ? 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as...
LSB-0054-15 Rev1 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
TSB: 2015 ? 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as...
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 LEXUS RC F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RC F
- 2015 LEXUS RC F (current)
- 2016 LEXUS RC F — 1 complaint
- 2017 LEXUS RC F — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
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