- The problem
- 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 bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
- The risk
- If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
- The fix
- 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 this recall are JLA, J0F.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Lexus RX350 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus RX350 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 3 recalls, the latest in January 2018 for the side / window.
NHTSA data checked
DMore problems than a typical RX350 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2016 Lexus RX350 recalls 3
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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 damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
- The risk
- Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 G0I, GLC.
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
- The fix
- 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 GLA.
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Lexus RX350: every year compared
All RX350 years2016 Lexus RX350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lexus RX350 | 0 | 3 | D | |
| 2016 Lexus ES350 | 21 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus ES | 9 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus ES300H | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GS | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus CT200H | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GS350 | 3 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GS200T | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Lexus RX350
Does the 2016 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2016 Lexus RX350: side / window (January 2018); antilock / traction control / electronic limited slip (April 2016); knee bolster (February 2016). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2016 Lexus RX350 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2016 Lexus RX350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 29 out of 100 (grade D: more problems than a typical Lexus RX350 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus RX350 years have the most complaints?
2007 (225), 2008 (196), 2010 (171). See every Lexus RX350 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Lexus RX350 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data