Lexus RC F
The Lexus RC F is a high-performance coupe powered by a 5.0-liter naturally aspirated V8 engine producing petrol fuel. Production began in 2015. The model has been subject to one recall in the EU Safety Gate database and three recalls through the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
| Manufacturer | Toyota |
|---|---|
| Production | From 2015 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 341 kW (457 hp) |
| CO₂ (WLTP) | 268 g/km |
| Kerb weight | 1,795 kg |
| Displacement | 5,000 cc |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 12.4 l/100 km |
| Class | Subcompact car |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 2 European countries that registered the Lexus RC F in 2025 (3 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
New registrations by country (2025)
Number of Lexus RC F cars registered for the first time across 2 European countries in 2025.
| Country | Registrations |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 2 |
| Germany | 1 |
Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0), 2025 data.
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Common problems & reliability
US owners have filed 1 complaints for the Lexus RC F, most often about unknown or other. These are owner-reported issues, useful for spotting recurring weaknesses before you buy.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: NHTSA (US, public domain).
Recalls & safety
1 recall recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) and 3 in the US-market NHTSA database for the Lexus RC F. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Portugal)
The crack could expand and fuel may leak, which could lead to a vehicle fire.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2018-03-02
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2017
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
NHTSA campaign 18V107000 · reported 14/02/2018
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2016
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
NHTSA campaign 18V107000 · reported 14/02/2018
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMPUS · NHTSAModel year 2015
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
NHTSA campaign 18V107000 · reported 14/02/2018
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Lexus recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- How much power does the Lexus RC F have?
- The Lexus RC F produces 341 kW (457 hp).
- How much does the Lexus RC F weigh?
- The Lexus RC F has a kerb weight of about 1,795 kg.
- What are the CO2 emissions of the Lexus RC F?
- The Lexus RC F emits 268 g/km of CO2 (WLTP).