Model year guide

2021 Lexus RC 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus RC 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2021 Lexus RC 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23 mpg

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

2021 Lexus RC 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Lexus RC 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 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.

2021 Lexus RC 350 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Lexus RC 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

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.

Investigations & service bulletins

Manufacturer service bulletins 56

Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 56.

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23

Bulletin LSB004319 · Equipment · Feb 2023

TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a de…

Bulletin LSB000723 · Equipment · Feb 2023

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Wheels · Jun 2022

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Power Train · Jun 2022

TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine

Bulletin LSB002121Rev1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022

TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine

Bulletin LSB002121Rev1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Bulletin TECHNICAL INSTRU · Equipment, Structure · Jun 2022

TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.

Bulletin LTT031622 · Communication · May 2022

DP: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Conne…

Bulletin Service Campaign · Electrical System · May 2022

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX450hL CERTAIN 2022 GX460

Bulletin 22LC01 Technical · Electrical System, Equipment · Apr 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the RC 350 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.

2021 Lexus RC 350 vehicles on record

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2021 Lexus RC 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Lexus RC 350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 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 2021 Lexus RC 350 get?

The 2021 Lexus RC 350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).

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