Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 RC350.
The 2025 Lexus RC350 enters its latest model year with a single reported owner complaint focused on visibility and wiper performance and carries no recall actions. It is equipped with an automatic S8 transmission and achieves EPA-rated fuel economy of 20 city, 28 highway, and 23 combined mpg. The model year continues its track record of low complaint volume, underscoring a reliable standing despite the isolated issue.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 20 / 28 / 23 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2025 Lexus RC350 has a single visibility/wiper complaint and no recalls, crash, or fire complaints recorded. In the preceding years, 2016 reported one complaint and 2017 reported two complaints, with no recalls in either year and one investigation each year. The trend across the generation shows a slight increase in complaints from 2016 to 2017 but remains low overall. The 2025 model sits at the lower end of this arc, indicating a stable or improving safety record for the series. Given the absence of recalls and critical safety complaints, 2025 appears to be a reliable year to purchase.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0004-26 | 2026-01-23 | Electrical System | Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | 2025-08-19 | Electrical System | Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features… |
| L-SB-0032-25 | 2025-07-30 | Engine | Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS… |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 20 city / 28 highway / 23 combined mpg.