2016 LEXUS RC F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
1
Recall
10
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS RC F
The 2016 LEXUS RC F has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. 10 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuelpropulsion System (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2016 LEXUS RC F, potentially affecting up to 9,905 vehicles.
Recall 18V107000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
| 9,905 vehicles affected
Defect: 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...
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS RC F
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RC F. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
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.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LEXUS RC F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS RC F
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 10 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS RC F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
20LE01 - Dealer — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DP: There is a possibility that the A/C servo motor(s) have an internal electrical malfunction which could lead to inconsistent air temperature coming from the air conditioner (A/C) vents, air not coming out at the selected temperature, and/or air not coming out of the selected A/C vent of the vehicle....
L-SB-0054-15 Rev — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 16, 2016 Rev2: The time in the Warranty Information section has been updated. 2015 - 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise.
L-SB-0054-15 Rev — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:PADS
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 16, 2016 Rev2: The time in the Warranty Information section has been updated. 2015 - 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise.
L-SB-0054-15 Rev — SERVICE BRAKES
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 16, 2016 Rev2: The time in the Warranty Information section has been updated. 2015 - 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise.
LSB-0054-15 Rev1 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
TSB: 2015 ? 2016 RC F vehicles are equipped with high-friction brake pads, specifically designed for superior braking performance and response. As a result, the brakes may exhibit a squeal or squeak type noise. For customers who find these characteristics objectionable, brake pads with alternative material are now available as...
LSB008715 — EQUIPMENT
Front License Plate & Mounting fBracket Installation
LSB008615 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
D/C Cut Fuse Installation During PDS
L-SB-0085-15 — WHEELS
LSB: THE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PAD SET (RIGHT AND LEFT FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PADS, 6 SELF-TAPPING SCREWS) IS LOADED IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AT THE ASSEMBLY PLANT TO AVOID DAMAGE IN TRANSIT. INSTALL THE FRONT WHEEL OPENING EXTENSION PADS ON THE VEHICLE DURING PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS).
L-SB-0054-15 — SERVICE BRAKES
"LSB: 2015 2016 RC F VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH HIGH-FRICTION BRAKE PADS, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR SUPERIOR BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND RESPONSE. AS A RESULT, THE BRAKES MAY EXHIBIT A SQUEAL OR SQUEAK TYPE NOISE. FOR CUSTOMERS WHO FIND THESE CHARACTERISTICS OBJECTIONABLE, BRAKE PADS WITH ALTERNATIVE MATERIAL ARE NOW AVAILABLE AS...
LSB003115 — EQUIPMENT
Long-Term Vehicle Storage Guidelines
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS RC F
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RC F
- 2015 LEXUS RC F — 12 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS RC F (current)
- 2017 LEXUS RC F — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
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