2016 Lexus RXProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 28 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus RX, most often about the structure. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 20, 2026. Updated daily. Photo: Kārlis Dambrāns, CC BY 2.0.
Where the 2016 Lexus RX has problems
28 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 7 | 0 |
| Engine | 5 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 4 | 0 |
| Power train | 4 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 3 | 1 |
| Air bags | 1 | 0 |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Lexus RX recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other RX 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 median. How we score
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
What RX owners report
Recent structure complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
I am formally submitting a vehicle defect complaint regarding my 2016 Lexus RX 450h, which is experiencing premature and extensive paint degradation, including clear coat peeling, flaking, and fading. This issue is not due to environmental exposure or neglect, but rather a clear indicator of a…
The hood latch and cable malfunctioned three times in one year. Once in January 2024 (I replaced the latch); once in July 2024 (the dealer recommended to eventually replace the cable, but was able to fix it); and most recently on [XXX] (the dealer identified the cable was faulty and needed to be…
Good Afternoon, This is in relation to Customer Support Program (20LE02) - Rear Inside Door Handle May Become Inoperative. The Rear right inside door handle of my Lexus 350 became inoperative recently, but I never received a notice regarding 20LE02.
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