2021-2022 Lexus RC F Label Recall (22V615)
Toyota Motor Corporation · 13 vehicles · Reported August 10, 2022
Toyota Motor Corporation is recalling 13 2021-2022 Lexus RC F vehicles. The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims." The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 22V615 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 22V615000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 22LB03 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | August 10, 2022 |
| Manufacturer | Toyota Motor Corporation |
| Vehicles | 2021-2022 Lexus RC F |
| Units affected | 13 |
| Component | Equipment > Other > Labels |
| Safety risk | The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Lexus RC F in recall 22V615?
The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity.
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lexus RC F vehicles. The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 RC F with recall 22V615?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your RC F shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the labels, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 22V615?
Recall 22V615 covers 13 vehicles: 2021-2022 Lexus RC F.
NHTSA lists 13 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-2022 | Lexus | RC F |
What is the fix for the RC F label recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus' customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA03.
Manufacturer recall number: 22LB03.
When was recall 22V615 announced?
Toyota Motor Corporation reported recall 22V615 to NHTSA on August 10, 2022. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 25, 2022.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| August 10, 2022 | Toyota Motor Corporation filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 22V615000. |
| September 25, 2022 | Owner notification letters scheduled (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 50 months ago. If your RC F was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my RC F is part of recall 22V615?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 22V615 is open on your RC F, it will be listed there.
Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup. It shows any open safety recall on your vehicle, including 22V615000. Your VIN is on the registration card, the insurance card, and the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Recent recalls can take a few days to appear in the lookup.
What should RC F owners do about recall 22V615?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 22V615000 applies to your RC F.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Lexus dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the labels happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are RC F owners reporting to NHTSA?
Too few NHTSA complaints about the other equipment have been filed since recall 22V615 was reported (0) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database does not list owner complaints for these vehicles yet. That is common for new models and for recalls a manufacturer finds through its own testing.
Can recall 22V615 make my RC F a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Even an equipment recall can matter in a lemon law claim if the problem keeps coming back or the 2021-2022 Lexus RC F spends many days at the dealer.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Has your RC F been back to the dealer for this problem?
Call 877-536-6620Frequently asked questions about recall 22V615
Is the 22V615000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed September 25, 2022.
How do I know if my RC F is part of recall 22V615000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 22V615000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Lexus. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.