Lexus Rc f model years

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Rc f 2017
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Rc f 2016
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4.9
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Rc f 2015
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Common Lexus Rc f problems

The Lexus RC F is a high-performance sports coupe that has gained popularity among car enthusiasts for its powerful engine, stylish design, and advanced technology features. However, despite its many positive attributes, owners of the Lexus RC F have reported several common problems that they have faced with the vehicle.

One of the most common issues faced by Lexus RC F owners is related to the car's powertrain. Several drivers have reported issues with the car's transmission, such as rough shifting, delayed engagement, or slipping gears. These issues can be attributed to faulty transmission components or a lack of proper maintenance. In addition, some owners have experienced problems with the engine, such as misfires or a lack of power, which can be attributed to faulty spark plugs or ignition coils.

Another common problem faced by Lexus RC F owners is related to the car's electrical system. Several drivers have reported issues with the car's infotainment system, such as freezing or crashing, or problems with the car's audio system. These issues can be caused by faulty software or hardware components. Other drivers have experienced issues with the car not starting due to a dead battery or alternator problems. These issues can be attributed to a lack of proper maintenance or faulty electrical components.

Suspension issues are another common problem faced by Lexus RC F owners. Some drivers have reported a rough ride or excessive noise coming from the car's suspension system, while others have experienced issues with the car pulling to one side or bouncing excessively. These issues can be caused by worn out or damaged suspension components, such as shocks, struts, or bushings.

Fuel system issues have also been reported by Lexus RC F owners. Some drivers have experienced issues with the car's fuel economy, while others have reported problems with the car stalling or hesitating while accelerating. These issues can be attributed to problems with the car's fuel pump, fuel filter, or fuel injectors. In addition, if the car's gas cap is defective or not properly tightened, it can cause the check engine light to turn on and result in fuel evaporation, leading to more trips to the pump and be more costly.

Brake system issues are also a common problem faced by Lexus RC F owners. Some drivers have reported a soft or spongy brake pedal, while others have experienced problems with the car's brakes grinding or squeaking. These issues can be caused by problems with the car's brake pads, brake rotors, or brake lines.

In summary, the Lexus RC F is a high-performance sports coupe that has faced several common problems over the years, including powertrain issues, electrical problems, suspension issues, fuel system issues, and brake system issues. While these problems can be frustrating for owners, addressing them in a timely manner is important to ensure that the car remains safe and reliable for years to come.

Lexus Rc f

Are RC F reliable?

The RC F has been remarkably reliable, although there was a minor recall for 2020-2022 models that concerned a missing weight capacity on the tire label. 2016-2018 models were also recalled for a possibly faulty fuel pump.

What is the life expectancy of a Lexus RC car?

Typically, a car from Lexus will last 250,000-300,000 miles.

How many miles will a Lexus RC 350 last?

The average vehicle can register around 150,000 miles on the odometer. When it comes to the Lexus RX 350, how long does it last? When properly cared for and driven, the Lexus RX can last for 250,000 miles or more.

Is the Lexus RC F good on gas?

The Lexus RC F returns 16 mpg city and 24 mpg highway according to the EPA.

Percentage distribution of complaints by Lexus Rc f years

We have researched Lexus problems and analysed all the complaints filed against Lexus Rc f cars and compiled the top 3 most problematic Lexus Rc f model years:

Below you can see the percentage distribution of known problems by Lexus Rc f model years.

Distribution of the number of complaints by Lexus Rc f years

We've also compiled a chart for you with the number of complaints about Volkswagen Jetta cars of certain model years:

Lexus Rc f car problems categorized by type of issue

After analysing all complaints related to Lexus Rc f , it was concluded that the most common issues with these cars are:

  • Fuel/propulsion system problems
  • Seats problems
  • Unknown or other problems
  • Service brakes problems
  • Air bags problems

The graph below shows statistics for all Lexus Rc f vehicle components and the number of complaints received.

The NHTSA has received 12 complaints about various vehicle components related to the Lexus Rc f . Below are the 25 most recent complaints reported for Lexus Rc f vehicles.

List of Lexus Rc f complaints

Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2023-03-09
  • Date Complaint: 2023-04-19
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC1F5
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: Substantial Fire Hazard - Fuel was leaking directly onto the engine due to a failure in the fuel line and the factory coating between the inner steel tubing and a plastic coating. The failure relates to the delaminating of the coating from the base metal material which causes a channel for the fuels to bypass the seals and then leak out of fracture points in the plastic coating.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2020-10-10
  • Date Complaint: 2020-10-17
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC8F5
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SEAT SQUEAKING WHEN BEING ELECTRONICALLY TILTED BACK WITH THE BUTTON ON THE RIGHT SIDE.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2019-06-12
  • Date Complaint: 2020-10-17
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC8F5
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: HVAC SERVO MOTOR MALFUNCTION. FRONT PASSENGER SIDE AC BLOWING OUTSIDE TEMP. IT DOES NOT BLOW COLD AIR. CODE B1455 PRESENT. IT HAPPENED APPROXIMATELY AT 25000 MILES.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2020-01-10
  • Date Complaint: 2020-01-12
  • VIN: JTHHE5BC0F5
  • Components: SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: WHEN I PRESS ON THE BRAKE HARD AND CONTINUALLY THERE IS A NOISE (THUMP). MY HUSBAND HAS TAKEN THE CAR IN WHERE WE BOUGHT THE CAR 3X'S AND WAS TOLD THIS IS NORMAL ON THE FRONT BRAKES. I AM NOT HAPPY WITH THAT ANSWER. I JUST WANT TO KNOW IS THIS NORMAL FOR THE CAR I BOUGHT. IS IT SAFE. THE CAR IS BEAUTIFUL AND TO DRIVE AROUND AND HEAR A NOICE WHEN PRESSING THE BRAKE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE ON SUCH A BEAUTIFUL CAR. I HAVE AN AUDIO OF THE SOUND I'M HEARING WHILE BREAKING. AND A VIDEO OF THE MECHANIC AT THE DEALERSHIP SAYING THIS WAS ACCEPTABLE NORMAL. I JUST BOUGHT THIS CAR 10-29-2019.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2018-09-17
  • Date Complaint: 2018-09-24
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC2F5
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: I KEEP ASKING THE DEALER TO REPLACE THE HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS AND THEY KEEP ANSWERING THAT THEY WILL CALL ME AS SOON AS THEY RECEIVE THE PARTS. IT HAS BEEN LIKE THAT FOR THE LAST 30 DAYS. THERE IS NO INCIDENT INVOLVED BUT THE SOUTH FLORIDA LEXUS DO NOT HAVE THE REPLACEMENT PUMPS AVAILABLE
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2018-04-10
  • Date Complaint: 2018-09-01
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC8F5
  • Components: AIR BAGS,SERVICE BRAKES
  • Summary: TAKATA AIR BAG HAS NOT BEEN REPLACED SINCE PURCHASING. CONSTANT BRAKES VIBRATIONS FEEL AT STEERING WHEEL. SOMETIMES ITS ALMOST DANGEROUS TO CONTINUE DRIVING .DEALERS ARE UNABLE TO FIX IT AND HAVE NO SOLUTION. I HAVE VISITED NEWPORT LEXUS AND LEXUS OF EL CAJON MULTI TIMES BUT THEY ARE NOT FIX MY BRAKES.AIR BAGS ARE NOT AVAIALBLE
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2018-04-01
  • Date Complaint: 2018-05-10
  • VIN: JT88P5BC6F5
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 LEXUS RC F. THE CONTACT RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FOR NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V107000(FUEL SYSTEM) IN APRIL OF 2018. AFTER CONTACTING THE MANUFACTURER AND THE LOCAL DEALER (LEXUS OF SEATTLE, 20300 HWY 99, LYNNWOOD, WA), THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE PARTS NEEDED TO REPAIR THE DEFECT WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
Lexus Rc f 2016
  • Date Of Incident: 2018-05-09
  • Date Complaint: 2018-05-09
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC6F5
  • Components: FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
  • Summary: NHTSA RECALL NO: 18V-107 LEXUS DOES NOT HAVE THE PARTS AVAILABLE FOR DEALERSHIPS TO FIX THE RECALL. THE RECALL IS TO REPLACE 2 HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMPS.
Lexus Rc f 2017
  • Date Of Incident: 2017-08-09
  • Date Complaint: 2017-12-19
  • VIN: JTHHE5BC7H5
  • Components: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
  • Summary: THERE ARE OBSTRUCTIONS IN THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL AREA. MY HUSBAND WEARS A SIZE 12 SHOE. WHEN HE PRESSES DOWN ON THE PEDAL TO ACCELERATE QUICKLY, THE RIGHT SIDE OF HIS SHOE ENCOUNTERS AN OBSTRUCTION. HE MOVES HIS FOOT OVER TO THE LEFT A LITTLE AND CAN GET THE PEDAL DOWN BUT THEN THE TIP OF HIS TOE GETS CAUGHT IN A BOLT OR SOMETHING ABOVE THE TOP OF THE PEDAL. WE HAVE CONTACTED LEXUS AND THEY ARE UNWILLING TO DO ANYTHING. THIS IS A SERIOUS SAFETY CONCERN!!!
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2016-06-29
  • Date Complaint: 2016-06-30
  • VIN: JTHHE5BC1F5
  • Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,SEATS
  • Summary: THERE IS AN ISSUE WITH THE VENTILATED SEATS ON THE CAR. WHEN YOU TURN ON THE VENTILATED SEATING FUNCTION THE BOTTOM OF THE SEAT BLOWS COLD AIR, BUT AN UPPER BAND (SHOULDER BLADE HEIGHT) ON THE BACK OF THE SEAT HEATS UP DRAMATICALLY. ONCE YOU ENGAGE THE FUNCTION A BAND OF THE BACK OF THE SEAT HEATS UP JUST LIKE A HEATING ELEMENT WOULD HEAT UP. IT'S INSTANT AND IT GETS VERY HOT! I TURN IT OFF FOR FEAR BOTH COMFORT AND FOR FEAR THAT SOMETHING WILL BURN.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2016-06-29
  • Date Complaint: 2016-06-29
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC0F5
  • Components: SEATS
  • Summary: WHEN USING THE VENTILATED SEATS THE UPPER PART OF THE SEAT HEATS UP (BETWEEN MY SHOULD BLADES). IT APPEARS TO HAPPEN RANDOMLY. SOMETIMES IT DOESN'T HEAT UP AND OTHER TIMES IT DOES. WHEN IT DOES HEAT UP IT GETS SO HOT THAT I HAVE TO TURN OFF THE VENTILATED SEATS. IT IS NOT AMBIENT OR TRAPPED HOT AIR BECAUSE I OFTEN START MY CAR USING THE LEXUS REMOTE TO START MY CAR AND LET IT RUN FOR 5-8 MINUTES SO MY VEHICLE CAN COOL DOWN (AND WARM UP) BEFORE I GET IN AND START DRIVING IT.
Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Date Of Incident: 2015-11-06
  • Date Complaint: 2015-12-28
  • VIN: JTHHP5BC8F5
  • Components: VISIBILITY/WIPER
  • Summary: INNER REAR VIEW MIRROR VIBRATES MAKING IT HARD TO VIEW OBJECTS IN REAR OF VEHICLE.

Recalls Lexus Rc f

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued 3 recalls for different components of the Lexus Rc f.You can explore the year of the Volkswagen Jetta you are interested in by selecting it from the list.

  • Model: Lexus Rc f 2015
  • Report Received Date: 2018-02-14
  • Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
  • 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.
  • Model: Lexus Rc f 2016
  • Report Received Date: 2018-02-14
  • Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
  • 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.
  • Model: Lexus Rc f 2017
  • Report Received Date: 2018-02-14
  • Manufacturer: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
  • Components: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
  • Summary: 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.
  • Consequence: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
  • 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.

Latest positive Lexus Rc f car reviews

  1. Arch Ondricka 2024-11-16

    Vehicle year: 2017

    Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that I still have the car and I'm actually saving it as a collector's item since it's from the first year of production. I recently changed out the battery after 4 years, which isn't too bad, and the car still runs great! I don't regret my purchase at all.

  2. Sigmund Bergstrom 2024-11-11

    Vehicle year: 2015

    Hi there! I just wanted to let you know that I still have the car and I'm actually saving it as a collector's item since it's from the first year of production. I recently changed out the battery after 4 years, which isn't too bad, and the car still runs great! I don't regret my purchase at all.

  3. Payton Witting 2024-10-08

    Vehicle year: 2017

    Powerful pickup, easy driving, lovely interior, and beautiful lines. It's been five years since I got the car, and I still love it. The only issue I have is that I'm short, so I have trouble seeing over the hood, which makes turning into a parking spot a little unnerving for me. But overall, it's a great car!

  4. Merl Wintheiser 2024-10-06

    Vehicle year: 2016

    No unexpected repairs, sounds amazing, looks different and sexier than most competitors on the market. Rare as I haven't seen one in two years. Excellent in winter driving. Only issue is the infotainment system which you can easily upgrade using an aftermarket unit. Sounds amazing inside and out with just a muffler delete. What else do I need? I've been the owner for the last three years and have no plans of selling it in the near future. I absolutely love this beast!

  5. Lesley Schamberger 2024-10-05

    Vehicle year: 2017

    No unexpected repairs, sounds amazing, looks different and sexier than most competitors on the market. Rare as I haven't seen one in two years. Excellent in winter driving. Only issue is the infotainment system which you can easily upgrade using an aftermarket unit. Sounds amazing inside and out with just a muffler delete. What else do I need? I've been the owner for the last three years and have no plans of selling it in the near future. I absolutely love this beast!

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