2016 LEXUS RC 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
0
Recalls
5
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
The 2016 LEXUS RC 300 has received a total of 1 safety complaint filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 5 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problem area is the Unknown Or Other (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ON THE HIGHWAY, THE VEHICLE BURST INTO FLAMES. THE FLAMES CONSUMED THE ENTIRE VEHICLE WITHIN A FEW MINUTES. THE POLICE AND FIRE/RESCUE ARRIVED WITHIN MINUTES.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LEXUS RC 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 5 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LSB001522 — POWER TRAIN
TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a normal condition for...
GLI_TI_RC300 — EQUIPMENT
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE SUBJECT AWD (ALL WHEEL DRIVE) VEHICLES RECEIVED A SET OF CARPET FLOOR MATS DESIGNED FOR A RWD (REAR WHEEL DRIVE) MODEL. IF INSTALLED, THE DRIVERS FLOOR MAT IS TOO WIDE AND CANNOT BE SECURED IN THE CORRECT POSITION USING THE RETAINING CLIPS.
GLI_TI_RC300_RC3 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
Technical Instructions: The subject AWD (All Wheel Drive) vehicles received a set of carpet floor mats designed for a RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) model. If installed, the driver's floor mat is too wide and cannot be secured in the correct position using the retaining clips.
L-SB-0030-15 REV — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
LSB: 2016 MODEL YEAR LEXUS VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH FACTORY INSTALLED XM SATELLITE RADIO, INCLUDING A 90-DAY FREE CUSTOMER TRIAL. AS PART OF THE PRE-DELIVERY SERVICE (PDS) PROCESS, ENSURE THAT THE XM SATELLITE RADIO IS ACTIVATED AND READY FOR USE.
L-SB-0085-15 — EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 6 Self-tapping Screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads on the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS RC 300
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RC 300
- 2014 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS RC 300 (current)
- 2017 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS RC 300 — 1 complaint
- 2019 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RC 300 — 0 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints