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2020 Lexus RC F

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2020 RC F.

Transmission Automatic (S8)

As a 2020 entry in Lexus's RC F performance coupe lineup, this car pairs an automatic (S8) transmission with a powertrain that calls for 9.3 quarts of 5W-30 engine oil and returns EPA fuel economy of 16 city, 24 highway, and 19 combined mpg. Within the 2015–2022 model generation covered in the dataset, the 2020 sits well clear of 2015, which drew 10 owner complaints, and ties the 2016 low of just 1 complaint — placing it in the quiet middle of a narrow reliability arc. For researchers weighing the model year, that consistency is the headline, but the single recall on file and this year's lone complaint, concerning wheels, remain worth noting as context.

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 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.

Tail / brake / turnAUTOOEM · verified
Tire size255/35ZR19 92Y, Rear: 275/35ZR19 96YOEM · 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.

4.1–4.4 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.10 sec — 2020 Performance Package Coupe
YearTrim / engine0–60¼ mileHPDrivetrain
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
2021Fuji Speedway Edition Coupe 5.0L V84.00 sec12.40 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 · ATF in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. Torque lug nuts to 76 ft-lbs. The firing order is 1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity11.8
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear Oil75W-85 · GL-5 · ATF
Engine CoolantTOYOTA SLLC
Engine Coolant Capacity12.3
Engine Oil5W-30
Engine Oil Capacity9.3 qt

Engine torques

Crankshaft Position (CKP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Position (CMP) Sensor Bolt(s)7.0 ft-lbs
Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or Studs14.0 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts221 ft-lbs
Crankshaft Pulley and/or Damper Bolts243.0 ft-lbs
Oxygen (O2S) Sensor Bolt(s)32.0 ft-lbs
Knock Sense (KS) Bolt(s)15.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Differential Fill Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Differential drain Plug29.0 ft-lbs
Driveshaft Flange to Transmission58.0 ft-lbs
Lug Nuts76 ft-lbs
Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts89.0 ft-lbs
Automatic Transmission Drain Plug15.0 ft-lbs
Front Wheel Hub76.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel Hub89.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-8-7-3-6-5-4-2
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Curb Idle Speed (No Load)750 rpm
Curb Idle Speed Variance (No Load)50 rpm
Spark Plug ManufacturerDENSO
Spark Plug TypeFK20HBR-J8
Spark Plug Gap0.0276 to 0.0315 in

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant Capacity1.19-1.32 lbs
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity2.37-2.88 oz
RefrigerantR1234yf
Oil GroupPAG

Service checks

Key ON Engine OFF (KOEO)Standard fuel pressure: 196 to 588 kPa
Residual Pressure147 kPa (1.5 kgf/cm2, 21 psi) or more psi
Engine Compression144-203 PSI. 14.5 maximum variation PSI.
Engine CompressionMinimum: 1000 kPa
Engine Oil Pressure70
Engine Oil Pressure RPM220

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 29.0; Rear: 29.0
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 100.0, Rear 92.0
ABS Sensor TorqueFront: 6.0; Rear: 6.0

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
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs. Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°30 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 1 stages
127.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°, Step 3: 90°, Step 4: Bolts 11 & 12: 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
Engine Flywheel Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
122.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 90°22 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 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) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank Filler Cap O-Ring (inspect)
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.

The 2020 RC F sits near the low‑point of the model’s federal record, with zero consumer complaints and a single recall—matching the pattern that began in 2018 when complaints fell to zero and remained flat through 2022. Earlier years show a steep decline in technical service bulletins (TSBs), dropping from 196 in 2015 to just 69 in 2020, and the recall count stayed constant at one per year across the entire span. Investigations also disappeared after 2018, indicating fewer systemic safety concerns, while the only recorded complaint for 2020 involved a wheel‑related issue (1 incident) and there were no crash‑ or fire‑related complaints. Compared with the higher complaint and investigation activity of the 2015‑2017 window, 2020 represents a relatively clean year in the generation’s lifecycle. **Takeaway: 2020 is a strong year to consider buying, as it exhibits the lowest complaint and investigation levels while maintaining the same single‑recall frequency as other years.**

1
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
34
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
1 involved a crash · 0 a fire
Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Wheels,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 1 of 1 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

26V222000Fuel System, Gasoline:Delivery:Fuel PumpReported 08/04/2026

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. Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 34 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
L-SB-0057-22 Rev22026-02-02Electrical SystemOBSOLETE NOTICE February 2, 2026: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0004-26.
L-SB-0004-262026-01-23Electrical SystemSome 2018 – 2025 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform™ 2.0 Navigation…
L-SB-0030-24 Rev22025-12-15StructureSome 2005 – 2026 Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a…
L-TT-0326-23 Rev22025-08-19Electrical SystemSome customers may experience operational difficulties with some telematics features…
L-SB-0032-252025-07-30EngineSome 2016 – 2020 model year GS F, 2008 – 2014 model year IS F, 2022 – 2025 model year IS…

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 2020 RC F take?

9.3 qt of 5W-30 ILSAC GF-5 multigrade engine oil, per the factory manual.

Does the 2020 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.