This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Lexus Rc 350.
21–22 mpg combined
10.7–11.2 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 Lexus RC 350 has two recalls, with the more serious being a fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving, raising the risk of a crash.
The second recall affects vehicles with a dealer-installed block heater. On those units, wiring in the heater's power cord can contact itself and short circuit, which can start a fire.
At a glance
What can fail
The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail, potentially affecting fuel delivery to the engine.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel pump at no cost to you.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
Some dealer-installed block heaters have power cords with wires that may touch each other, creating a short circuit that could cause a fire.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the block heater with an improved version, or remove it if not approved for your vehicle. Until repair, dealers will cut the plug to disable it.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
