Sell your 2016 Lexus RC F for cash

The 2016 Lexus RC F is a small car that came with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine. At 10 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.

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2016 Lexus RC F at a glance

Body styleSubcompact Cars
Engines5.0L 8-cyl
TransmissionsAutomatic (S8)
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
FuelPremium Gasoline
Fuel economy16 city / 25 highway / 19 combined MPG
EPA annual fuel cost$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles)
Tailpipe CO₂465 grams per mile
EPA fuel economy score4 out of 10
EPA greenhouse gas score4 out of 10
Gross vehicle weight rating5,025 lb
Versions tested by EPA1 configuration
Age10 years

Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.

What affects its junk value

  • Age: at 10 years old, a 2016 RC F is newer than most junk cars, so working parts like the engine, transmission and body panels are in demand from rebuilders and parts buyers.
  • Weight: as a small car, it weighs less than a truck or SUV, so its value leans more on parts than on scrap weight. See how scrap prices by weight work.
  • Catalytic converter: like all gas and diesel cars, it has a catalytic converter containing precious metals, one of the most valuable parts on a junk car. An offer assumes it's still in place. More on catalytic converters.
  • Recalls: NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 RC F. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking it.
  • Known problems: owners reported the most issues with the fuel/propulsion system, typically around 11,000 miles. If that's what failed on yours, it can still be sold as-is.

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2016 Lexus RC F recalls

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2016 Lexus RC F. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.

Fuel System, GasolineFeb 2018 · NHTSA campaign 18V107000

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps…

Risk: A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

Common 2016 RC F problems

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Lexus RC F with NHTSA.

Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.

Most-reported components

  • Fuel/Propulsion System1

Typical mileage when problems were reported

  • Fuel/Propulsion System11,000 mi

2016 Lexus RC F service bulletins

Manufacturers have filed 153 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2016 Lexus RC F. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.

Most common bulletin topics

  • Equipment49
  • Electrical System19
  • Equipment12
  • Equipment10
  • Electrical System7
  • Service Brakes6

Recent bulletins

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2022 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa

    DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2022 · 19LE05 Technical

    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2022 · KLG Dealer Packa

    DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022

  • Service Bulletin/Repair InstructionsDec 2022 · KLG Technical In

    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA opened 1 defect investigation covering the 2016 Lexus RC F.

Air BagsEA21002 · opened Sep 2021, open

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant to

Selling a 2016 RC F: questions

How much is a 2016 Lexus RC F worth for junk?

It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.

Can I junk a 2016 RC F that doesn't run?

Yes. We buy 2016 RC Fs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.

Can I sell a 2016 RC F with open recalls?

Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2016 Lexus RC F; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What paperwork do I need to sell my 2016 RC F?

Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.

Sources

Data retrieved October 2026.

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