2018 LEXUS RC F — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 LEXUS RC F
The 2018 LEXUS RC F has received a total of 0 safety complaints 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. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 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 2018 LEXUS RC F
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 LEXUS RC F.
Safety Rating for the 2018 LEXUS RC F
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 LEXUS RC F in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 LEXUS RC F
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 LEXUS RC F. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-TT-0262-19 — EQUIPMENT
TT: For applicable 2018-2019 model year Lexus vehicles, after performing the Multimedia Enhancements Phase 3 TSIB with additional features such as Apple CarPlay® and Amazon Alexa?, the Enform? App Suite may not load properly. Follow the steps below to correct this condition.
L-SB-0028-19_Rev — EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE June 04, 2019 Rev1: ? The entire bulletin has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. The procedure in this Service Bulletin is a full reformat of the multimedia system. Failure to follow the procedure exactly as written may cause damage to...
L-SB-0043-18 — TIRES
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the...
L-SB-0032-18 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2019 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Lexus Display Audio (non-embedded navigation system) have the capability of utilizing a smartphone data-driven navigation app, Scout GPS Link. Download and installation of Lexus Enform App Suite 2.0 is required to activate the Scout GPS Link app before it...
L-SB-0176-17 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the D/C Cut Fuse (RC F: 20A, RC 300 and RC 350: 30A) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the blank space of the Relay Block in the engine compartment. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), reinstall the...
L-SB-0177-17 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and two self-tapping screws for the 2018 model year RC F, RC 300, and RC 350 are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle at the assembly plant. For states that require a front license plate, install the bracket and bolts onto...
L-SB-0173-17 — WHEELS
TBS: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads and six 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 onto the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS). Bulletins...
L-SB-0112-17 — EQUIPMENT
Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage can affect vehicle systems and components. ANY problems that are found should be corrected immediately.
LSB010517 — TIRES
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires remain on the vehicle in the same location and in the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 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 — 1 complaint
- 2017 LEXUS RC F — 1 complaint
- 2018 LEXUS RC F (current)
- 2019 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
- 2022 LEXUS RC F — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
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- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints