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2021 Lexus RC F

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2021 RC F.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

The 2021 Lexus RC F is a performance coupe equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission (S8) and a 9.3-quart oil capacity specifying 5W-30 viscosity, delivering EPA-estimated fuel economy of 16 mpg city, 24 mpg highway, and 19 mpg combined. Produced during the 2015–2022 model run, this vehicle falls within a generation that demonstrated minimal complaint activity, with annual reports peaking at just ten in 2015 and declining to one by 2016. That trajectory places the 2021 model in the stable latter portion of the RC F’s production history.

Model year202520242023202220212020201920182017

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Engine oil capacity9.3 qtOEM · verified
Engine oil type5W-30OEM · verified
Lug nut torque76 ft-lbsOEM · verified
EPA fuel economy16/24/19 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 148 H6R · 595 CCA battery, OE oil filter 9030179006. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 148 H6R · 595 CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size255/35ZR19 (92Y); Rear: 275/35ZR19 (96Y)OEM · verified
Wheel / rim9, Rear: 10 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9030179006 alt 0415251010
Engine air filter1780138021
Spark plug9091901279
Front wiper blades8521253100 alt 8522224150
Serpentine belt9091602632
Thermostat1632670020 alt 160310S010
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length185.4 in
Overall width72.8 in
Overall height54.7 in
Wheelbase107.5 in
Curb weight3957 lb
Track (front / rear)61.4 / 61.4 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)54/46

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined16 / 24 / 19 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the RC F of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.0 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.00 sec — 2021 Fuji Speedway Edition Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
2021Fuji Speedway Edition Coupe 5.0L V84.00 sec12.40 sec472 hpRWD
2020Performance Package Coupe 5.0L V84.10 sec12.70 sec472 hpRWD
2020Performance Package Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec472 hpRWD
2020Track Edition Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec472 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.30 sec12.80 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.30 sec12.70 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.40 sec12.80 sec467 hpRWD
2015Coupe 5.0L V84.50 sec12.90 sec467 hpRWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine holds 9.3 qt of 5W-30 engine oil, 75W-85 · GL-5 in the differential, SAE J1703 · Dot 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity7.1 qt
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · Dot 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity1.38-1.47 Qts.
Engine CoolantToyota Super Long Life Coolant
Engine Coolant Capacity12.3 qt
Engine Oil5W-30

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) BearingsConnecting Rod to Cap: 30.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Cylinder Head InstructionsRight to Left
Engine Coolant Temperature (ECT) Sensor Bolt(s)14.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential drain PlugRear: 29.0
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs

Ignition

Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 In Park or Neutral rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)±50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug TypeFK20HBR-J8
Spark Plug GapNew: 0.0276-0.0315 in.; New: 0.0394 in
Spark Plug Torque15 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR1234yf
Refrigerant Capacity1.193-1.318 lbs
Oil TypeND-12
Oil Capacity1.35 oz
Standard BCI Group Number148 H6R
Standard BCI Cranking Performance595 cca

Service checks

RPM28.0-85.0 @ Idle rpm
Residual Pressure21.0
Engine Compression144-203 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.
Engine Compression145
Engine Oil PressureMinimum: 10.2 @ Idle psi
Engine Oil Pressure RPM32 psi minimum @ 2,500 RPM

Brakes

Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0 ft-lbs; Rear: 92.0 ft-lbs
ABS Sensor Torque6.4
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.0394; Rear: 0.0394 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.476; Rear: 1.083; Front: 1.22; Rear: 1.024
Maximum Rotor RunoutCarbon Ceramic:
Maximum Drum Diameter7.52

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs — tightening sequence 1 stages
184.0 inch lbs., Step 2: 14.084 in
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: 15.027 ft. lbs
Flex or Driveplate Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 ft. lbs
Oil Pan to Block Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
17.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: Bolt A: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: Bolt B: 7.0 ft. lbs., Step 4: Nut: 26.0 ft. lbs., Step 5: 7.07 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 5,000 mi; spark plugs every 60,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

At 5,000 miFloor Mat (inspect)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Fuel Tank (add fluid conditioner) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (inspect)
Every 10,000 miBrake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace) · Keyless Entry Remote Battery (replace)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Engine Oil Cooler (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect) · Transmission Assembly (leak inspection)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & refill) · Engine Valves (inspect valve lash) · Spark Plugs (replace)
At 100,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
50
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
0
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

No owner complaints on record with NHTSA for this vehicle.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

22V615000TiresReported 10/08/2022

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Lexus) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lexus RC F vehicles. The tire information label does not list the vehicle's weight capacity. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with… Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus' customer…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 50 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
LSB0007232023-02-14EquipmentTSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions…
LSB0043192023-02-14EquipmentOBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
L-SB-0057-222022-12-07EquipmentTSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation…
TECHNICAL INSTRU2022-06-07EquipmentTECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.
LTT0316222022-05-13CommunicationTT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional…

Common OBD-II trouble codes

The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.

P0420
Catalyst system efficiency below threshold — Bank 1
P0300
Random / multiple cylinder misfire detected
P0171
System too lean — Bank 1
P0455
Evaporative emission system leak detected — large leak
P0128
Coolant thermostat below regulating temperature
P0442
Evaporative emission system leak detected — small leak

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Frequently asked

How much oil does the 2021 RC F take?

9.3 qt of 5W-30, per the factory manual.

Does the 2021 RC F have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RC F get?

EPA figures are 16 city / 24 highway / 19 combined mpg.