Model year guide

2016 Lexus rc 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus rc 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 3 on record.

2016 Lexus rc 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

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

2016 Lexus rc 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Lexus rc 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 Oct 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.

2016 Lexus rc 300 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume84 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus rc 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

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.

2016 Lexus rc 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
300
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 306 hp

2016 Lexus rc 300 vehicles on record

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2016 Lexus rc 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus rc 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus rc 300. 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 free.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus rc 300 get?

The 2016 Lexus rc 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

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