2017 Lexus RC 200T
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2017 Lexus RC 200T has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is other problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: fuel fumes in cabin while driving periodically..
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
OTHER
2 complaints- • FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
- • IVE BEEN WAITING FOR OVER 6 MONTHS TO GET RECALL HANDLED AND THE DEALER CLAIMS THEY DO NOT HAVE THE PART TO CALL BACK IN 2-3 WEEKS. IVE BEEN DOING THIS FOR OVER 6 MONTHS AND STILL NO PARTS IN STOCK
“FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
“FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
“FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • THE BREAK PADS TO MY 2017 LEXUS RC 200T ARE GRINDING INTO MY ROTORS. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES (4) AT FIRST I WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE ISSUE, WITH THE DEALER MAKING A RIDICULOUS CLAIM THAT A SMALL PEBBLE JUMPED IN BETWEEN MY BREAK PAD AND ROTORS. THE SECOND TIME
“THE BREAK PADS TO MY 2017 LEXUS RC 200T ARE GRINDING INTO MY ROTORS. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES (4) AT FIRST I WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE ISSUE, WITH THE DEALER MAKING A RIDICULOUS CLAIM THAT A SMALL PEBBLE JUMPED IN BETWEEN MY BREAK PAD AND ROTORS. THE SECOND TIME”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ELECTRICAL
1 complaints- • COLLISION BRAKE WARNING COMES FOR A SECOND ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DURING RAIN. IVE REPORTED THIS TO DEALER MUILTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND SLIPS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING TURN AND GIVING GAS, IT STARTS TO BUCK LIKE A HORSE . AGAIN DEALER CANNOT DUPLICA
“COLLISION BRAKE WARNING COMES FOR A SECOND ESPECIALLY WHEN DRIVING DURING RAIN. IVE REPORTED THIS TO DEALER MUILTIPLE TIMES AND THEY CANNOT DUPLICATE. TRANSMISSION SHIFTS HARD AND SLIPS MOST NOTICEABLE WHEN MAKING TURN AND GIVING GAS, IT STARTS TO BUCK LIKE A HORSE . AGAIN DEALER CANNOT DUPLICA”
— NHTSA complaint filing
Estimated Repair Costs
Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.
🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:
- ☐OTHER: FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐FUEL SYSTEM: FUEL FUMES IN CABIN WHILE DRIVING PERIODICALLY.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: THE BREAK PADS TO MY 2017 LEXUS RC 200T ARE GRINDING INTO MY ROTORS. I HAVE TAKEN MY VEHICLE TO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP MULTIPLE TIMES (4) AT FIRST I WAS FORCED TO PAY FOR THE ISSUE, WITH THE DEALER MAKING A RIDICULOUS CLAIM THAT A SMALL PEBBLE JUMPED IN BETWEEN MY BREAK PAD AND ROTORS. THE SECOND TIME
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus RC 200T — Year Comparison
How does 2017 compare to other years? Fewer complaints = more reliable.
Full years-to-avoid analysis →NHTSA Safety Rating
No NHTSA safety rating available
At a Glance
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 0
- Fire reports
- 0
- Crash reports
- 0
- Injury reports
- 0
- Segment avg
- 80
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