Trade in: 2016 Lexus RC
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 9.1 to 11.1 L/100 km combined (EPA). 2 NHTSA recall campaigns.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 9.1 to 11.1 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 2
For sale
We do not have a 2016 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.
2016 Lexus RC specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 | Powertrain 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | 3.5L 6-cylinder | 3.5L 6-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 8-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 10.6 L/100 km | 12.3 L/100 km | 12.6 L/100 km |
| Highway | 7.4 L/100 km | 8.5 L/100 km | 9.2 L/100 km |
| Combined | 9.1 L/100 km | 10.6 L/100 km | 11.1 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 216 g/km | 246 g/km | 258 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $15.93 | $18.55 | $19.43 |
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: before you buy
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2016 Lexus RC for sale by us right now. For anyone shopping for the 2016 Lexus RC, here are the facts that matter.
Recalls and complaints
Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. NHTSA has 5 owner complaints on file, mostly about fuel/propulsion system, unknown or other and vehicle speed control.
What the figures tell you
The 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo, paired with an 8-speed automatic, drives it. The turbo gives a small engine the pull of a bigger one when you need it. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
The combined figure, 9.1 L/100 km, means roughly 27 litres for 300 km. A 300 km weekend costs about $47.79 in energy at our price setting. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,150 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. With 283 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.
Best uses
It suits a family trip where everyone and everything fits in one car. It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else.
Rent it for a week first
A test week in the RC tells you more than any review. Rent first, buy later: a week with the RC answers the big questions. Try the RC on your commute, then decide.
What it costs to run
At our price setting, 100 km costs about $15.93 in fuel. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models. Tires, brakes and batteries are the regular costs to budget for beyond fuel.
Picking a year and a trim
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. 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.
Want a price?
Want to try the model first? Send a request with your dates.
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 2016 Lexus RC from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2016 Lexus RC for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2016 Lexus RC
Does CarmaCars sell the 2016 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 2016 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 2016 Lexus RC have recalls?
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2016 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.