Model year guide

2017 Lexus RC 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2017 Lexus RC 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 10 on record.

2017 Lexus RC 350 — representative photo
Representative photo

2017 Lexus RC 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined22 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2017 Lexus RC 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2017 Lexus RC 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2017 Lexus RC 350 MPG & running costs

Combined22 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,750
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$6,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2017 Lexus RC 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$18,750
Fuel only$18,750
Per mile$0.25

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Canadian recalls 2

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2017 Lexus RC 350. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…

Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for instal…

Transport Canada #2017363 · Jul 2017

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2017 Lexus RC 350 vehicles on record

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2017 Lexus RC 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2017 Lexus RC 350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2017 Lexus RC 350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2017 Lexus RC 350 get?

The 2017 Lexus RC 350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 22 mpg combined (19 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.