repaired · 2019 Q2
Air bags: frontal
Risk. If the air bags fail to deploy in a crash, it can increase the risk of injury.
2016 Lexus RX HybridProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, most often about the service brakes. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 18V-085 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 11, 2021. Updated daily.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid has problems
7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
3Service brakes1 crash/fire/injury
2Power train
1Electronic stability control (ESC)1 crash/fire/injury
1Engine
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Structure1 crash/fire/injury
1Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Electrical system
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Power train | 2 | 0 |
| Electronic stability control (ESC) | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Electrical system | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2 recalls
2016 Lexus RX Hybrid recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2017 Q2
Air bags: knee bolster
Risk. A defective inflator may increase the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2016 vs. every other RX Hybrid year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the RX Hybrid median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'23'24'25'26
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, and the recalls they led to.
- Pedestrian alert soundsLed to recall 22V-063
In owners' words
What RX Hybrid owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
ACTUATOR (BREAKS) FAILURE ON CITY STREET NOISE COMING FROM UNDER FRONT OF CAR WHEN BREAKING SLOW TO STOP WHEN BREAKING, CONFIRMED BY MAVIS MECHANIC TO BE ISSUE AND WAS SENT BACK TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO DENY THIS IS ISSUE WITH THESE CARS WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ONLY TO…
COLLISION DETAILS: ' UNINTENDED ACCELERATION AND LOSS OF CONTROL STARTED ON I-5 SOUTH IN SANTA ANA. MANAGED TO EXIT ON 17TH STREET TO AVOID ANY ACCIDENT ON I-5. JUST AHEAD OF FAIRMONT WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR BUT THE VEHICLE UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN. COULD NOT SLOW DOWN, SWERVED ON TO…
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 75 MPH TO 0 ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A NEARBY REST AREA. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WOULD START, BUT NONE OF THE SYSTEMS WOULD OPERATE. THE DASH DISPLAYED SEVERAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO INCLUDE THE HYBRID SYSTEM,…
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