Lexus · model year 2018
2018 Lexus RC
Specifications and certified data for the 2018 model year. All Lexus RC model years →
2018 UK builds, engines & trims
| Build | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Power hp | CO₂ g/km | MPG | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F Sport | 1,998 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 168 | 38.7 | Dossier |
| F Sport | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 116 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| Luxury | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 113 | 57.6 | Dossier |
| Premier | 1,998 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 168 | 38.7 | Dossier |
| Premier | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 116 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| RC 300h F SPORT | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 120 | 53.3 | Dossier |
| RC 300h Luxury | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 114 | 56.5 | Dossier |
| RC 300h Premier | 2,494 cc | Hybrid | Automatic | — | 120 | 53.3 | Dossier |
UK Vehicle Certification Agency fuel & emissions data and ACS catalogue records, Open Government Licence v3.0, VCA ↗.
2018 US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 2.0 L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 26 | 345 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | Premium | 23 | 388 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.5 L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | Premium | 21 | 422 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
US safety recalls
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26V222000 2026-04-08 · model years 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
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.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may…
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20V012000 2020-01-13 · model years 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019
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 vehicles…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987.…
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
Generation in 2018
Sources
- UK VCA fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.