The 2020 Lexus RC is a small car that came with a choice of 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl and 5.0L 8-cyl engines. Even at 6 years old, a damaged or broken-down one still has real value for its parts. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Subcompact Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.0L 8-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic (S8), Automatic (S6) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 16–21 city / 24–30 highway / 19–24 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $3,400–$4,350 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 363–459 grams per mile |
| EPA fuel economy score | 3–5 out of 10 |
| EPA greenhouse gas score | 3–5 out of 10 |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,820–4,960 lb |
| Versions tested by EPA | 5 configurations: RC F, RC 300 AWD, RC 350, RC 350 AWD, RC 300 |
| Age | 6 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 1 safety recall covering the 2020 Lexus RC. 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.
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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Lexus RC with NHTSA. 1 report involved a crash.
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.
Manufacturers have filed 76 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2020 Lexus RC. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
Some 2018 - 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points
Some 2005 - 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to re
Some customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repa
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate)
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
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.
Yes. We buy 2020 RCs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2020 Lexus RC; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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