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2016 Lexus RC200T

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 RC200T.

Body PASSENGER CARTransmission Automatic (S8)

The 2016 Lexus RC200T is a passenger car equipped with an eight-speed automatic transmission and EPA fuel-economy ratings of 22 mpg city, 32 mpg highway, and 26 mpg combined. Its reliability record for this model year is notably sparse, with zero recalls and just one owner complaint logged under latches/locks/linkages or unknown/other. That low complaint volume and absence of recall activity position the 2016 RC200T as a comparatively clean data point in the model's reliability history, making it a useful baseline for dependability research.

Model year20172016

Quick specs

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

EPA fuel economy22/32/26 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

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

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · NS CCA battery, OE oil filter 9672335028. 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 NS · NS CCAOEM · verified
Tail / brake / turnHOTOEM · verified
Tire sizeP235/45R18OEM · verified
Wheel / rim8.0, 8.0, 9.0 inOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter9672335028 alt 9030179006
Engine air filter1780131170
Fuel filter7702453100
Spark plug9091901276
Battery2880038100
Front wiper blades8521253100 alt 8522224150
Serpentine belt9091602733
Thermostat9091603156 alt 9091603154
Cabin air filter8713930100

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

TransmissionAutomatic (S8)

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined22 / 32 / 26 mpg
DrivetrainRear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuelPremium Gasoline

Service quick specs OEM factory data

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

This engine ATF in the differential, SAE J1703 · DOT 3 brake fluid. The firing order is 1-3-4-2. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission FluidATF
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity3.9
Brake FluidSAE J1703 · DOT 3
Differential Gear OilATF
Engine CoolantHOAT
Power Steering FluidATF

Engine torques

Camshaft Bearing/Carrier Cap Bolts or StudsLong bolts: 21.0, Short bolts: 12.0 ft-lbs
Intake Manifold to Engine Bolts15
Exhaust Manifold to Cylinder Head Bolts32

Chassis torques

Front Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 215.0 ft-lbs
Rear Wheel HubInstall a new nut and torque to 159.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Cylinder Firing Order1-3-4-2
Spark Plug ManufacturerDenso
Spark Plug Gap0.032-0.035 in
Spark Plug Torque18.0 ft-lbs

Service checks

RPM44-50 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
Fuel Pump Pressure Minimumpsi
RPM28-50 @ idle rpm
Residual Pressure21 After 5 min, engine off psi
RPM28-121 @ idle rpm

Brakes

Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.039; Rear: 0.040 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: 1.063; Rear: .650
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterParking brake 7.520

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Connecting Rod (Large End) Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
130.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 9030 ft. lbs
Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 3 stages

Prep Do not reuse any bolts. Coat new bolts with specified engine oil. Install the plate washers to the bolts.

163.0 ft. lbs.63 ft. lbs
290 degrees90 degrees
390 degrees90 degrees
Main Bearings — tightening sequence 1 stages
115.0 ft. lbs., Step 2: 45.0 ft. lbs., Step 3: 9015 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 10,000 mi; spark plugs every 40,000 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 miUniversal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 5,000 miBrake System (inspect) · Floor Mat (inspect) · Tire & Wheel Assembly (rotate) · Universal Vehicle Operation (road test) · Windshield Wiper Blade (inspect)
Every 10,000 miCabin Air Filter (replace) · Engine Oil (drain & refill) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Universal Vehicle Operation (inspect all fluid levels)
Every 15,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Differential (inspect fluid level) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level) · Exhaust System (Complete) (inspect)
Every 30,000 miBrake Hydraulic System (drain, refill & bleed) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · Engine Air Filter Element (replace) · Fuel Evaporative Emission Control System Lines (inspect) · Fuel Line (inspect) · Fuel Tank (inspect)
Every 40,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill) · Intercooler (drain & refill)
At 60,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect)
Every 60,000 miDrive Axle Assembly (drain & 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.

In the federal record, the 2016 model recorded only one complaint and no recalls, whereas the following 2017 model generated four complaints and two recalls, indicating a modest increase in reported issues. The sole 2016 complaint falls under the “Latches/Locks/Linkages, Unknown Or Other” category, and the data does not specify a root cause. Technical service bulletins totaled 153 for 2016, a figure that is not directly comparable to complaint counts but reflects ongoing manufacturer‑issued corrections. No crash‑related or fire‑related complaints were logged for the 2016 model, and the complaint trend remains lower than the subsequent year. Consequently, the 2016 model appears to have fewer reported problems than its immediate successor, making it a relatively safer used‑car choice.

0
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
153
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
0
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1
Owner complaints
0 involved a crash · 0 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
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Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1 complaints on record, top 1 components.

Latches/Locks/Linkages,Unknown Or Other1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 153 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
KLG Dealer Packa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
19LE05 Dealer Pa2022-12-01EquipmentDP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
KLG Technical In2022-12-01EquipmentTI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
19LE05 Technical2022-12-01EquipmentTI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
LSB0015222022-06-27WheelsTSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F…

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

Does the 2016 RC200T have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 0 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.

What gas mileage does the RC200T get?

EPA figures are 22 city / 32 highway / 26 combined mpg.