MODEL
Lexus RC 300
NHTSA safety across every Lexus RC 300 model year we cover.
Across the 7 model years of the Lexus RC 300 we cover (2019 to 2025), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 3 recalls have been issued across those years.
The Lexus RC 300 is a rear-wheel-drive luxury sport coupe that competes in a segment where style and driving feel matter as much as everyday practicality. Aimed at buyers who want a premium two-door with Lexus refinement and a sporty identity, the RC 300 sits as a niche but persistent offering in the brand's lineup, appealing to enthusiasts who prioritize aesthetics and brand cachet over pure utility.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the Lexus RC 300 presents a notably thin picture for shoppers who rely on federal crash-test results to guide their decisions. Across every model year we cover, from 2019 through 2025, NHTSA has not crash-tested the RC 300. That means no star ratings, no Safety Index score, and no government-validated structural performance data to reference. That is a significant gap, and buyers deserve to know it upfront. On the recall side, the RC 300 carries just two recalls across the covered model years, which is a modest count for a six-year window. That number alone is not cause for alarm, but shoppers should verify whether any open recall applies to a specific vehicle they are considering, using NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are exceptionally low, totaling only three across all covered years. One of those complaints involved a reported crash. These are unverified allegations, but the low complaint volume does suggest that owners are not experiencing widespread safety-related issues that prompt federal reporting. The honest bottom line is this: the RC 300 is not a safety standout by the numbers, largely because there are so few numbers to evaluate. The absence of crash-test data is the dominant story here. If federal star ratings are a priority for you, this coupe cannot deliver them.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally praise the RC 300 for its striking exterior design and the premium feel of its interior materials and cabin refinement. Driving dynamics are described as composed and engaging for a luxury coupe, though some reviewers note the rear-seat space and cargo practicality are limited by the body style. It is broadly seen as a strong value proposition within the Lexus luxury lineup.
- NHTSA has not crash-tested the RC 300 in any model year from 2019 to 2025, meaning there are zero federal star ratings available to evaluate structural safety performance.
- The RC 300 has accumulated only two recalls across the 2019 to 2025 model years. Always run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database before purchasing to confirm whether any recall remains open on a specific vehicle.
- Owner complaints filed with NHTSA are very low at just three total across all covered years, with one involving a reported crash. While complaints are unverified allegations, the minimal volume does not indicate a pattern of widely reported safety concerns.
- Because no independent government crash-test data exists for this model, shoppers who prioritize verified occupant protection ratings should consider that this coupe cannot be compared head-to-head with tested competitors on that basis.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Lexus RC 300 with 2 recalls.