2016 Lexus RC F Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RC F years
- Not enough data 2nd of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus RC F. That ranks 2nd out of 7 RC F model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 10,800 miles. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Lexus RC F problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 100% | 10,800 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Lexus RC F recalls (1)
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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Problem: 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.
Risk: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
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.
Other Lexus RC F years
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus RC F?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus RC F?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Lexus RC F a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RC F model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.