2019 Lexus RC F
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- Photo: Lexus RC F XC10 FL Radiant Red (3) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus RC F XC10 FL Radiant Red (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2020 Lexus RC F Auto by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2019 Lexus RC F rear, Hagerty 6.1.19 by Kevauto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Lexus RC F"Carbon Exterior package" (5BA-USC10-FCZRH(C)) interior by Tokumeigakarinoaoshima, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2019 Lexus RC F is a 467-hp 5.0-liter V8 with an 8-speed sport direct shift automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $64,650 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 467 horsepower and 389 lb-ft of torque, spinning to a 7,300 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $64,650 |
| MSRP with Destination | $65,675 |
| Destination Charge | $1,025 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 5.0-liter V8, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 5 L |
| Horsepower | 467 hp |
| Torque | 389 lb-ft |
| Redline | 7,300 rpm |
| Compression Ratio | 12.3:1 |
| Injection Type | D-4S direct injection with port injectors |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Differential Type | TORSEN limited-slip (std); Torque Vectoring Differential optional |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 8-speed Sport Direct Shift automatic |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium 91 octane or higher |
| Tank Capacity | 17.4 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Linear Adaptive Variable Suspension (F-AVS) |
| Rear Suspension | Linear Adaptive Variable Suspension (F-AVS) |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Calipers | Six-piston opposed aluminum (Brembo) |
| Front Brake Disc | 15.0 x 1.3-in ventilated with 6-piston Brembo aluminum calipers |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 1.1-in ventilated with 4-piston Brembo aluminum calipers |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19-inch forged aluminum (BBS) |
| Wheels Rear | 19-inch forged aluminum (BBS) |
| Tires Front | 255/35R19 |
| Tires Rear | 275/35R19 |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
1 recall on file with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RC. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Apr 8, 2026 · 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.
Consequence: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
NHTSA campaign 26V222000
1 owner complaint to NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RC
Owner Complaints
1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA for the 2019 Lexus RC. See all on nhtsa.gov
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2019 LEXUS RC. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.