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Lexus RC F

3 model years from 2015 to 2017, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.

Model years
2015–2017
Class
Subcompact Cars
Latest engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Best MPG
19–19 combined, by year
Latest rating
Not rated
Recalls
1 campaigns, all years
Most complaints
2015 (10)
Fewest problems
2017

The 2017 RC F in brief

The 2017 Lexus RC F is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,957 lb.

EPA rates its most efficient version at 19 MPG combined (16 city / 25 highway), 17% worse than the 2017 subcompact car average of 23 MPG, for an estimated $4,350 a year in fuel.

NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.

It has 1 recall campaign on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the unknown or other.

The Lexus RC F has 3 model years in our data, from 2015 to 2017.

Its most efficient year was 2017 at 19 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 19 to 19 MPG.

Owners most often report problems with the fuel/propulsion system (4), seats (3), unknown or other (2).

Buying used? 2017 has the fewest problems in our data.

2017 has the most recalls (1); all years together count 1 campaigns and 12 owner complaints.

How the 2015 RC F compares

The 2015 Lexus RC F is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.

It measures about 185 inches long and 73 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,957 lb.

2017 RC F pros & cons

Full 2017 details →

What's good

Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.

Watch out for

  • Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 19 MPG combined, 17% below the 2017 subcompact car average of 23 MPG.
  • Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.

Best and worst years to buy used

Best year

2017 RC F

1 owner complaint · 1 recall

No clear problem year

None of the 3 model years we compared stands out for complaints or recalls.

NHTSA recalls and complaints for 3 model years since 2015; use it alongside a pre-purchase inspection. How we calculate this →

Show all 3 model years side by side
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20175.0L 8-cyl19 MPG185.4 in3,957 lbNot rated11
20165.0L 8-cyl19 MPG185.4 in3,957 lbNot rated11
20155.0L 8-cyl19 MPG185.4 in3,957 lbNot rated110
Best combined MPG by model year — Lexus RC F
2015: 19 MPG2016: 19 MPG2017: 19 MPG201520162017max 19 MPG

Alternatives to the 2017 RC F

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2017 BMW 3 Series36 MPG★★★★★0
2017 BMW 5 Series27 MPGNot rated0
2017 Mercedes-Benz E-Class25 MPG★★★★★0
2017 Lexus IS26 MPGNot rated2
2017 Mercedes-Benz C-Class30 MPGNot rated0
2017 Audi A628 MPGNot rated3

Most common owner-reported problems

Fuel/Propulsion System4
Seats3
Unknown Or Other2
Service Brakes2
Visibility/Wiper1
Electrical System1
Air Bags1
Owner complaints by model year — Lexus RC F
2015: 102016: 12017: 1201520162017max 10
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →