2016 LEXUS RX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
31
Owner Complaints
1 Crash
0
Recalls
NO ACTIVE RECALLS
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS RX
The 2016 LEXUS RX has received a total of 31 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The most commonly reported problems involve the Structurebody (6 complaints), Engine (4 complaints), and Power Train (4 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS RX
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RX. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS RX
31 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
Structurebody
Complaints: 6
Engine
Complaints: 4
Power Train
Complaints: 4
Electrical System
Complaints: 3
Service Brakes
Complaints: 3
1 Crash
Unknown Or Other
Complaints: 3
Air Bags
Complaints: 1
Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights
Complaints: 1
Fuelpropulsion System
Complaints: 1
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
Complaints: 1
Structurebodydoorhandleinterior
Complaints: 1
Tires
Complaints: 1
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
Complaints: 1
Visibilitywiper
Complaints: 1
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Structurebody | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebodydoorhandleinterior | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
The electronic screen on dashboard that displays map, HVAC, etc. turns pink then black and disappears for several minutes. One then has no control over the various functions displayed on the screen. I've done a hard reset by disconnecting the battery for several minutes...to no avail. Thank you.
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from underneath the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from underneath the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from underneath the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 98,000.
Both sides of the black wheel guides have popped off causing damage to the front bumper and wheel fenders.
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS RX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LEXUS RX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS RX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS RX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX
- 2011 LEXUS RX — 33 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS RX — 15 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS RX — 21 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS RX — 12 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS RX — 21 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS RX (current)
- 2017 LEXUS RX — 56 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS RX — 28 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RX — 62 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RX — 48 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RX — 87 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 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
- LEXUS RX330 — 659 total complaints