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Lexus Rc F problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Rc F from 2015 to 2022: 12 owner complaints and 7 recalls across 7 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (10), 2016 (1), 2017 (1). Best fuel economy: 19 mpg combined (2022).

Lexus Rc F
Photo: Matti Blume · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Fuel & propulsion4
Seats3
Brakes2
Other / unknown2
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical1
Airbags1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201511019
20161119
20171119
20181019
20201019
20211019
20221019

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus Rc F?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2015 (10), 2016 (1), 2017 (1).

How many recalls has the Lexus Rc F had?

Across 2015–2022, NHTSA lists 7 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).