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 RX350Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 58 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus RX350, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 3 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 April 6, 2021. Updated daily. Photo: SsmIntrigue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Complaints by system
Where the 2016 Lexus RX350 has problems
58 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
9Air bags6 crash/fire/injury
8Service brakes5 crash/fire/injury
7Power train1 crash/fire/injury
5Visibility/wiper
5Vehicle speed control1 crash/fire/injury
5Engine3 crash/fire/injury
5Electrical system1 crash/fire/injury
3Fuel/propulsion system
3Steering
97 other systems4 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 9 | 6 |
| Service brakes | 8 | 5 |
| Power train | 7 | 1 |
| Visibility/wiper | 5 | 0 |
| Vehicle speed control | 5 | 1 |
| Engine | 5 | 3 |
| Electrical system | 5 | 1 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | 0 |
| Steering | 3 | 0 |
| 7 other systems | 9 | 4 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
3 recalls
2016 Lexus RX350 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 Q3
Electronic stability control (ESC)
Risk. Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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 RX350 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 RX350 median. How we score
'04'05'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16'17'18'19'20'21'22'23
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
NHTSA crash tests
2016 Lexus RX350 safety ratings
2016 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
★★★★★Overall rating
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side barrier★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★
- Rollover: 4 stars (18.0% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: No
In owners' words
What RX350 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
A BROADSIDE COLLISION CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT LEFT OF THE CAR, INJURY TO THE DRIVER WITH FORCE OF THE COLLISION, AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2016 LEXUS RX350. WHILE ACCELERATING FROM A STOP SIGN AT APPROXIMATELY 10 MPH, ANOTHER VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S SIDE OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY. THE CONTACT WAS TRANSPORTED TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM WHERE A CAT SCAN WAS COMPLETED, WHICH…
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE ALL DEPLOYED WITH ZERO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. A TRUCK WAS DRIVING 5 MPH NEXT TO ME WHEN HE HAD A BLOWOUT AND THE LOUD NOISE CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY.
Own a 2016 RX350?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.