Model year 2017 · Subcompact Cars

2017 Lexus RC F: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2017 Lexus RC F at 19 mpg combined across 1 version. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2017 Lexus RC F recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2017 Lexus RC F, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 18V107000 Reported Feb 14, 2018
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. J2B/JLB)
Units affected
9,905 (estimate)
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.
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 JLB.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2017 Lexus RC F fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2017 Lexus RC F EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
RC F5.0L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/25/19 mpg$4,350465

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2017 Lexus RC F crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2017 Lexus RC F NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2017 Lexus RC F 2 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2017 Lexus RC F owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2017 Lexus RC F, most recently on Dec 19, 2017. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2017 Lexus RC F complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Unknown or other1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus RC F model years

Lexus RC F by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2016 RC F19 mpg11—
2015 RC F19 mpg110—

All Lexus RC F years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2017 Lexus models

2017 Lexus CT2017 Lexus ES2017 Lexus GS2017 Lexus GX2017 Lexus IS2017 Lexus LS2017 Lexus LX2017 Lexus NX2017 Lexus RC2017 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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