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2018 Lexus RC 300

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

2

2 current

Combined

11.2L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$2,821

16,249 km, Ontario prices

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs are almost always free. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number. Transport Canada’s own wording is that a manufacturer “will almost always make these repairs free of charge”, so being asked to pay for recall work is unusual and worth questioning. Since 2018 the Minister of Transport can order a company to pay for repairs so owners do not bear the cost.

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020514 · manufacturer campaign SRC RB3 & SRC RB4

28 October 2020

Transport Canada lists: LX 570 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · ES 350 2018–2019 · GS 350 2013–2015, 2017–2019 · GX 460 2014–2015, 2018–2019 · and 24 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recalls SRC R95/SRC R96 and SRC RA2/SRC RA3 (Transport Canada Recall Numbers 2020-005 and 2020-088).

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

126,597 vehicles affected in CanadaLight Truck & VanSafety Mfr

Fuel System

Transport Canada recall 2020088 · manufacturer campaign SRC RA2 / SRC RA3

4 March 2020

Transport Canada lists: LX 570 2014–2015 · ES 350 2018–2019 · GS 350 2013–2015, 2018 · GX 460 2014–2015 · and 21 more

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, then engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could also result in a sudden loss of engine power while driving. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall SRC R95/SRC R96 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-005)

Why it matters

A sudden loss of engine power could increase the risk of a crash.

What the dealer will do

The company will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealer to replace the fuel pump.

111,835 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Subcompact
In its class
More efficient than 31% of 101 2018 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
262 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2018 Lexus RC 300 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2018 Lexus RC 300. Recall repairs are almost always free at a manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2018 Lexus RC 300 get?
NRCan rates the 2018 Lexus RC 300 at 11.2 L/100 km combined, emitting 262 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2018 Lexus RC 300 for a year?
At 16,249 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $2,821 in fuel, producing roughly 4,204 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 6 August 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. These are average residential rates. A car’s charging is added on top of what your home already uses, so on a tiered, time-of-use or subsidised tariff it is billed at your top rate rather than this average — which makes the real cost higher, especially in the territories. Enter your own rate for an accurate figure. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.