2018 Lexus RC for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.1 to 12.4 L/100 km combined (EPA). 3 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.1 to 12.4 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 3
For sale
We do not have a 2018 Lexus RC for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2018 Lexus RC specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 5.0L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.9 L/100 km | 13.1 L/100 km | 14.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.3 L/100 km | 8.4 L/100 km | 9.8 L/100 km | 9.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.3 L/100 km | 11.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 214 g/km | 241 g/km | 262 g/km | 289 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.93 | $18.03 | $19.60 | $21.70 |
2018 Lexus RC: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 | Powertrain 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L | 5.0 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 20 | 18 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 28 | 24 | 25 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 23 | 21 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 28 | 25 | 23 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) | 283 L (10 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,150 | US$3,550 | US$3,900 | US$4,350 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,186 | $3,606 | $3,920 | $4,340 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2018 Lexus RC
- NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 2 complaints with NHTSA, most often about service brakes (1) and vehicle speed control (1). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26V222000 | 2026-04-08 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail. |
| 20V012000 | 2020-01-13 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350... |
| 18V107000 | 2018-02-14 | fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump | 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... |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Buying the 2018 Lexus RC
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2018 Lexus RC; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. This page puts the 2018 Lexus RC in plain words for buyers: what it uses, what to check, and how to try one first.
Recalls and complaints
There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
What the figures tell you
Under the hood: the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo and rear-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
For 300 km of mixed driving, expect about 27 litres, from its 9.1 L/100 km rating. At our price setting, it costs about $15.93 to drive 100 km. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.
When the RC makes sense
It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends. It suits visitors who want a familiar car for a week in town.
Practical details
As a small car, it has a closed trunk that keeps luggage out of sight. For luggage, 283 litres means about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Drive it on your own roads
Rent the RC first, and buy only if it fits your life. Rent the RC for a week and see how it fits your life. Load it with your things and park it where you park; then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$3,150 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices.
Ready when you are
Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2018 Lexus RC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2018 Lexus RC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2018 Lexus RC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2018 Lexus RC?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2018 Lexus RC before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2018 Lexus RC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 3 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2018 Lexus RC cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $3186.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.