NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2020 Lexus RC F Safety Record
The 2020 Lexus RC F has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2020 Lexus RC F has not undergone crash testing by NHTSA, resulting in an absence of star ratings or a computed Safety Index. Federal records reflect a light burden in terms of post-sale issues: one recall campaign and a single owner complaint. This narrow dataset provides a limited but accurate view of the vehicle's federal safety record. Consumers should interpret the lack of crash-test data with caution, recognizing it neither affirms nor refutes the vehicle's safety performance.
The 2020 Lexus RC F was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries one recall campaign and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to federal NHTSA records.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 1 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2020 Lexus RC F?
For the 2020 Lexus RC F, the most notable aspect of its federal data profile is the absence of crash-test ratings. NHTSA has not published crash-test results for this model year, nor are there any adjacent model years with available data to provide context. The vehicle's recall and complaint volume falls into the "Light burden" band, indicating a low level of federal activity. Specifically, a single administrative recall addresses a missing tire information label, not a mechanical or safety defect. One owner complaint is on file, alleging a wheel-related issue in connection with a crash, but this report remains unverified by NHTSA and does not establish a pattern. The "Light burden" classification reflects the low volume of federal actions but offers no insight into the vehicle's crashworthiness.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2020 Lexus RC F have any recalls?
The single recall affecting 2020 Lexus RC F vehicles involves the tire information label, which was found to omit required tire data. The recall covers 2020 through 2022 RC F vehicles and was initiated by Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing under Lexus. No park-outside or do-not-drive directive is noted in the federal record for this campaign.
TIRES22V615000
Risk: The vehicle can be overloaded without the weight capacity information, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the tire information label, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed September 25, 2022. Owners may contact Lexus' customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Lexus' number for this recall is 22LA03.
Reported 2022-08-10
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2020 Lexus RC F?
One owner complaint is on file with NHTSA for the 2020 Lexus RC F. That single report involves the Wheels component and is also categorized under Unknown or Other. It includes one alleged crash and no reported fires, injuries, or fatalities. These are unverified consumer allegations, not established findings.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2020 Lexus RC F?
Any used 2020 Lexus RC F shopper should run the specific vehicle's VIN through nhtsa.gov before purchase to confirm whether the tire label recall has been remedied or remains open on that unit. VIN-level lookup is the only way to know the recall status of an individual car.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the 2020 Lexus RC F, so no frontal, side, or rollover star ratings exist for this model year and none can be inferred from this guide or any other source citing federal data.
- The one recall on record for this model year targets the tire information label, which was found to be incomplete across 2020 through 2022 RC F vehicles, a paperwork and labeling issue rather than a mechanical or safety-system defect.
- Only one owner complaint appears in the NHTSA database for this model year, alleging a wheel-related issue associated with a crash. This is an unverified consumer report and does not represent a confirmed defect finding by NHTSA.
- Shoppers evaluating a specific 2020 Lexus RC F should use the VIN lookup tool at nhtsa.gov to determine whether the tire label recall remains open on that individual vehicle before completing any transaction.
FAQ2020 Lexus RC F safety questions
Was the 2020 Lexus RC F crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 1 recall and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus RC F have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 1 vehicle recall is on file for the 2020 Lexus RC F. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2020 Lexus RC F?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2020 Lexus RC F. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects, and include reports involving a crash.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other RC F years
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus RC F 2020.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.