Model year guide

2016 Lexus rc f

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus rc f is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Lexus rc f — representative photo
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2016 Lexus rc f at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints1
Combined19 mpg

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

2016 Lexus rc f recalls 1

Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:fuel Pump NHTSA Campaign #18V107000 · 14/02/2018

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.

Fix: 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.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. 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 f common problems

The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.

Fuel/propulsion System
Check for fuel or battery warnings, hard starts and stalling. On a hybrid/EV, confirm charging and range behave normally.

2016 Lexus rc f MPG & running costs

Combined19 mpg
City16 mpg
Highway25 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$4,350
EPA size classSubcompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume79 cu ft
Cargo volume10 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$9,750 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

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

Fuel (5 yrs)$21,750
Fuel only$21,750
Per mile$0.29

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 f trims & engines on record

Trims
F
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl

2016 Lexus rc f vehicles on record

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2016 Lexus rc f — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus rc f have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus rc f. 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 are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus rc f?

Across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are fuel/propulsion system.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus rc f get?

The 2016 Lexus rc f has a U.S. EPA estimate of 19 mpg combined (16 city / 25 highway).

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