Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2025 RC300.
The 2025 Lexus RC300 is a compact luxury coupe built on Lexus’s refined, chassis‑focused platform, powered by a naturally aspirated inline‑four that blends smoothness with the brand’s signature understated performance. It is paired with an S8 automatic transmission and achieves a balanced EPA rating of 21/31/25 mpg in city, highway, and combined modes, underscoring its focus on efficiency without sacrificing the driving dynamics expected from the RC line. With no recalls and only a single owner complaint—primarily concerning visibility and wiper performance—this model year sits comfortably within the RC’s reliable lineage, suggesting that the 2025 iteration maintains the brand’s reputation for durability while offering a polished, user‑friendly experience.
Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Transmission | Automatic (S8) |
| EPA city / highway / combined | 21 / 31 / 25 mpg |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Recommended fuel | Premium Gasoline |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Owner complaints about the 2025 Lexus RC300 dominate in one area — the visibility/wiper, 1 of 1 reports (100%), well ahead of the next concern. NHTSA has issued no recalls for this vehicle, so these are owner-reported concerns only. 0 of the reports describe a crash and 0 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the visibility/wiper pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.
All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.
Showing 5 of 21 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-SB-0004-26 | 2026-01-23 | Electrical System | Some 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation… |
| L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 | 2025-12-15 | Structure | Some 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a… |
| L-TT-0326-23 Rev2 | 2025-08-19 | Electrical System | Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features… |
| L-SB-0032-25 | 2025-07-30 | Engine | Some 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS… |
| L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 | 2025-06-13 | Electrical System | The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the… |
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NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.
EPA figures are 21 city / 31 highway / 25 combined mpg.