2016 LEXUS RX350 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
4/5
Safety Rating
78
Owner Complaints
3
Recalls
17
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS RX350
The 2016 LEXUS RX350 has received a total of 78 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. There have been 6 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE, AIR BAGS:FRONTAL. 17 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Unknown Or Other (19 complaints), Air Bags (9 complaints), and Service Brakes (8 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS RX350
NHTSA has recorded 6 recalls for the 2016 LEXUS RX350, potentially affecting up to 184,400 vehicles.
Recall 18V085000 — AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
| 48,672 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air...
Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for...
View full details →Recall 18V085000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
| 48,672 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air...
Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for...
View full details →Recall 18V085000 — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
| 48,672 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air...
Consequence: If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the sensors as necessary based on their serial numbers, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 12, 2018. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for...
View full details →Recall 16V198000 — ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
| 16,656 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a...
Consequence: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V198000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
| 16,656 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a...
Consequence: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is...
View full details →Recall 16V053000 — AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
| 5,072 vehicles affected
Defect: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
Consequence: A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the knee air bag assembly, free of charge. The recall began March 7, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS RX350
78 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS RX350. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 9 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Power Train | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Visibilitywiper | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuelpropulsion System | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Suspension | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electronic Stability Control Esc | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT ~50K MILES. TOOK IT TO A LEXUS SERVICE CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOUND WAS FROM A FAILING BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THE FAILING PUMP COULD MAKE BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE 2017 RX350S HAVE A RECALL FOR THIS EXACT ISSUE BUT NOTHING FOR THE 2016 RX350S. DISAPPOINTED THAT A VEHICLE THAT HAS BEEN DILIGENTLY MAINTAINED WITH ONLY ~50K MILES IS ALREADY HAVING ISSUES WITH FAILING PARTS THAT COULD CAUSE A SERIOUS ACCIDENT.
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I WAS VERY SHAKEN UP. IT WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. I WAS TRAVELING 220 CROSS LAKE BRIDGE AND AT TIME COULD NOT PULL OVER. I KEPT HEARING CRUNCHING NOISE ABOVE ME. I OPENED SUNROOF INSIDE COVER AND THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED AND IT WAS WHAT HAD EXPLODED.
KELLY EDGE A/S TIRES WENT BALD AFTER 6100 MILES OF LIGHT CITY DRIVING.
RODENT DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS OF MY 2016 LEXUS RX 350 CAUSED BY LEXUS USING A SOY BASE COVERING ON THE WIRES THAT ATTRACT RODENTS. LEXUS TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR THAT COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. NOT TO MENTION A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BASE ON ALL THE CLASS ACTION LAW SUITS AND SHOULD LED TO A RECALL
SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS RX350
The 2016 LEXUS RX350 received an overall safety rating of 4 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS RX350
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 17 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS RX350. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
LSB000318 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 02, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-23.
LSB002121Rev1 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
L-TT-0291-20 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-SB-0003-18_Rev — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE August 19, 2019 Rev2: * Applicability has been updated to include 2019 model year RX350 vehicles. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin should be discarded. REVISION NOTICE March 12, 2018 Rev1: * The Parts Information section has been updated. Any previous printed versions of this bulletin...
L-SB-0010-18 — ENGINE
TSB: Some 2016 - 2017 model year GS 350 and 2016 - 2018 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the vacuum pump. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
L-SB-0008-18 — ENGINE
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 350 and RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a chirping noise from the high-pressure fuel pump at idle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to address this condition.
GLL Region Lette — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Region Letter Email: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
GLL Region Lette — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Region Letter Email: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
GLL RX350 and RX — STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
GLL RX350 and RX — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: In the subject vehicles the power function of the back door could become inoperative if there is interference from an object while using the power back door. Lexus has developed a new power back door Electronic Control Unit (ECU) to prevent this condition from occurring.
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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS RX350
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS RX350
- 2011 LEXUS RX350 — 49 complaints
- 2012 LEXUS RX350 — 46 complaints
- 2013 LEXUS RX350 — 39 complaints
- 2014 LEXUS RX350 — 22 complaints
- 2015 LEXUS RX350 — 58 complaints
- 2016 LEXUS RX350 (current)
- 2017 LEXUS RX350 — 69 complaints
- 2018 LEXUS RX350 — 30 complaints
- 2019 LEXUS RX350 — 41 complaints
- 2020 LEXUS RX350 — 9 complaints
- 2021 LEXUS RX350 — 2 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 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