2019 Lexus RC 350
Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report
Quick Summary
The 2019 Lexus RC 350 has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is driver assist/cameras problems (29% of all complaints), specifically: rough engine speed. all most stall during first gear to second gear. like low fuel pressure..
7
Total Complaints
0
Recalls Issued
—/5
Safety Stars
0.1x
vs Segment Avg
Known Problems
DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS
2 complaints- • ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.
- • ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.
“ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
ENGINE
1 complaints- • ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.
“ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.”
— NHTSA complaint filing
VISIBILITY
1 complaints- • WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND AT ABOUT 65 MPH BETWEEN 3RD AND DORE EXIT, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION OVERHEAD. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. BUT THEN I HEARD A WIND NOISE ABOVE ME. MY SUNROOF COVER WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. IT WAS ABOUT 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR AB
“WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND AT ABOUT 65 MPH BETWEEN 3RD AND DORE EXIT, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION OVERHEAD. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. BUT THEN I HEARD A WIND NOISE ABOVE ME. MY SUNROOF COVER WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. IT WAS ABOUT 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR AB”
— NHTSA complaint filing
BRAKES
1 complaints- • Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-bre
“Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-bre”
— NHTSA complaint filing
FUEL SYSTEM
1 complaints- • Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-bre
“Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-bre”
— 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:
- ☐DRIVER ASSIST/CAMERAS: ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐ENGINE: ROUGH ENGINE SPEED. ALL MOST STALL DURING FIRST GEAR TO SECOND GEAR. LIKE LOW FUEL PRESSURE.
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐VISIBILITY: WHILE DRIVING ON HIGHWAY 101 NORTHBOUND AT ABOUT 65 MPH BETWEEN 3RD AND DORE EXIT, I HEARD AN EXPLOSION OVERHEAD. I LOOKED AROUND AND DIDN'T SEE ANYTHING. BUT THEN I HEARD A WIND NOISE ABOVE ME. MY SUNROOF COVER WAS CLOSED AT THE TIME. IT WAS ABOUT 60 DEGREES OUTSIDE, AND I HAD BEEN DRIVING FOR AB
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐BRAKES: Traveling distance of 0.2 miles in a residential complex with 15 mph speed limit, on an uneven road that loops around. The road goes on a slight incline as it bends towards the left reaching my parking destination, a 2-car stall. At slow speed I made a right turn into the stall (a break-release-bre
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
- ☐General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)
Lexus RC 350 — Year Comparison
How does 2019 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
- 3
- Injury reports
- 3
- Segment avg
- 80
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