
Safety certificate for a 2016 Lexus RC
Safety certificate for the 2016 Lexus RC: CarmaCars does not do this work itself. Request it and we arrange it with a trusted shop or connect you with one, and we can deliver a rental car to you while yours is in.
- Combined
- 9.1 to 11.1 L/100 km
- Body
- Subcompact Cars

A rental while yours is in the shop
CarmaCars does not do this work; you keep driving while the shop has your car. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, at our usual rates.
The 2016 Lexus RC for safety certificate
- Body: subcompact cars (EPA size class).
2016 Lexus RC: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 2.0 L | 3.5 L | 3.5 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 22 | 19 | 19 |
| MPG highway (US) | 32 | 28 | 26 |
| MPG combined (US) | 26 | 22 | 21 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 31 | 26 | 25 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 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$3,750 | US$3,900 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $3,186 | $3,710 | $3,886 |
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 2016 Lexus RC
- NHTSA lists 2 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about fuel/propulsion system (2), unknown or other (2) and vehicle speed control (2). 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. |
| 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.
The 2016 Lexus RC: Safety certificate
For a safety certificate on the 2016 Lexus RC, CarmaCars arranges a trusted shop and never does the work itself. A used car you buy in Ontario needs a Safety Standards Certificate before it can be plated.
Details the shop needs
A photo of the dashboard warning light helps the shop prepare. Bring the owner's manual or service records if you have them. Your owner's manual lists the maintenance schedule for the RC. Its powertrain is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with rear-wheel drive.
Who does what
We can deliver a rental to you while your car is at the shop. The shop sets the price and the time after seeing the car. You agree everything with the shop before work begins.
Driving while yours is at the shop
A rental keeps your week on track during the repair. The rental is priced like any other on our site. The handover is in person, at your address or at our location.
Before the shop starts
Ask how long the job should take, so you know how long to rent for. Ask whether anything else is close to needing attention, and how soon. Ask whether the parts are new, rebuilt or used.
Good habits for your car
Do not ignore a warning light; an early check often costs less than a late repair. Keep an emergency kit in the trunk in winter. Keep the fuel tank above a quarter in winter.
Send a request
Need the work and a rental? One request covers both.
Request safety certificate
Tell us when suits you. A person replies within one business day and arranges it with a trusted shop or recommends one; the shop sets its own price and time.
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