Lexus RC Generation 1 (2015–2019)

Lexus RC Generation 1 (2015–2019) — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.

Lexus RC — body generations

Generation Produced Facelift
Generation 1 2015–2019 —
Model-year brochures (5)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Generation 2 2020–2025 —
Model-year brochures (2)

Model-year reference; equipment varies by market and trim. This is not a VIN build sheet. Browse library

Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style.

Engines used in the RC

Engine families this model shipped with, by NHTSA VIN build data — each links to every model that shares it.

Engine Years in this model Also used in VIN builds ⓘ
Lexus 3.5L 6-cylinder 2015–2025 11 models 73
Lexus 2.0L 4-cylinder 2016–2025 5 models 28

Lexus RC fuel economy: every year & engine (EPA) →

Used Lexus RC prices by year →

Market by model year

Year Units for sale Median price Vs newest Avg mileage
2015 53 $22,598 79% 94,756 mi
2016 29 $23,795 84% 87,228 mi
2017 63 $29,597 104% 57,134 mi
2018 14 $27,998 98% 65,723 mi
2019 36 $28,450 100% 64,325 mi

Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .

Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)

Year Recalls Complaints Most reported
2015 1 23 Seats, Fuel/Propulsion System, Electrical System
2016 1 1 Fuel/Propulsion System
2017 1 2 Unknown Or Other, Fuel/Propulsion System
2018 1 2 Vehicle Speed Control, Service Brakes
2019 1 4 Unknown Or Other, Service Brakes, Fuel/Propulsion System

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.

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