Lexus RC reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Lexus RC is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 186 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 30 of 442, and 9.7% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is condition (2.0% of tests).
Ranked 30 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,328 Lexus RCs aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 9.7% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Lexus RC is 46% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
9.7%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
7,400
Typical age at test: 6 years
Lexus RC MOT failure rate by age
Most common Lexus RC MOT faults
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed2.0% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.6% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3% of tests
- Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.2% of tests
- Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.6% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak0.5% of tests
What the Lexus RC fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.4% | About average |
| Brakes | 1.7% | ▼ 52% less often |
| Visibility | 1.5% | ▼ 56% less often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.4% | ▼ 69% less often |
| Suspension | 0.6% | ▼ 83% less often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.0% | ▼ 97% less often |
| Wheels | 0.0% | ▼ 81% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 94% less often |
| Body and structure | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.0% | ▼ 100% less often |
What MPG does the Lexus RC do?
Official economy for the Lexus RC ranges from 23.9 to 57.6mpg across the 99 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2023). A typical petrol version manages 23.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
Work out a journey's fuel costHow much is road tax on a Lexus RC?
Any Lexus RC first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Lexus RC registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 to £790 a year.
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Official figures for 99 versions sold in the UK between 2015 and 2023.
Fuel types
Hybrid, Petrol
Official economy
23.9–57.6 mpg
CO2
113–268 g/km
Power
223–464 PS
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax | Company car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F464 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F Track Edition464 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Carbon Inlays464 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Carbon Inlays and Sunroof464 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Sunroof464 PS · A8 · listed 2023 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F Carbon464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F Carbon with Track Pack464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Track Pack464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Track Pack and Carbon Inlays464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Track Pack and Sunroof464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) RC F with Track Pack, Carbon Inlays and Sunroof464 PS · A8 · listed 2022 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | 37% |
| RC F 19" (RWD) Carbon464 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | – |
| RC F 19" (RWD) Track Edition464 PS · A8 · listed 2021 | Petrol | 23.9 mpg | 268g | £200 | – |
| RC 18" (RWD) RC223 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 45.5 mpg | 141g | £200 | – |
| RC 18" (RWD) RC [Sunroof]223 PS · E-CVT · listed 2020 | Hybrid | 45.5 mpg | 141g | £200 | – |
Economy and CO2 are official WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement. Company car tax is the 2026/27 benefit-in-kind rate. Showing the 15 most recent of 99 versions.
What a Lexus RC costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 23.9mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Lexus RC reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Lexus RC is 46% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 186 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Lexus RC?
The most common MOT fault is “Condition: has ply or cords exposed”, found in 2.0% of tests.
›What MPG does the Lexus RC do?
Official economy for the Lexus RC ranges from 23.9 to 57.6mpg across the 99 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2015–2023). A typical petrol version manages 23.9mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Lexus RC?
Any Lexus RC first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Lexus RC registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £760 to £790 a year.
›How many Lexus RCs fail their MOT?
9.7% of Lexus RCs aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Lexus RC combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.