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2023 Lexus RC F

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2023 RC F.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2023 Lexus RC F is a two-door luxury sports coupe equipped with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering EPA-rated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined; as part of the RC lineup, it carries forward Lexus's performance-oriented grand touring tradition. Drawing on complaint data from the model's first eight years from 2015 to 2022, which showed a notable dip to just one complaint in 2016 after an initial peak of 10 complaints in 2015, the RC F has demonstrated a strong reliability trajectory in recent years with consistently low complaint numbers. For a researcher evaluating the 2023 model year, this historical trend suggests the vehicle benefits from mature engineering and refinement, positioning it as a dependable choice within its segment.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque76.0 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 0415251010
Engine air filter1780138021
Spark plug9091901279
Front wiper blades8521253100 alt 8522224150
Serpentine belt9091602632
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RC F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0–4.5 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2021 Fuji Speedway Edition Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Fuji Speedway Edition Coupe 5.0L V84.00 sec12.40 sec472 hpRWD
2020Performance Package Coupe 5.0L V84.10 sec12.70 sec472 hpRWD
2020Performance Package Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec472 hpRWD
2020Track Edition Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec472 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.30 sec12.80 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.30 sec12.70 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.50 sec12.90 sec467 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine DOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 97.0 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Brake FluidDOT 3 · SAE J1703 · DOT 4 · SAE J1704

Engine torques

Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts103.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts97.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm

Service checks

Engine Compression144-203 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Drive Axle Assembly (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Cooler (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miEngine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
9
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 9 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LSB0030222023-02-09EquipmentTSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh…
LSB0029222023-02-09WheelsTSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets…
LSB0029222022-07-13WheelsTSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets…
LSB0030222022-07-13EquipmentTSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh…
LSB0028222022-07-13EquipmentTSB: 2023 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

VIN tools

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Reference guides

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Frequently asked

Does the 2023 RC F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RC F get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.