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2016 Lexus RX Reliability & Recall Report

Based on 3 NHTSA recalls and 93 owner complaints. All data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — free, no signup required.

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Elevated Reported Activity — 2016 Lexus RX

The 2016 Lexus RX shows elevated recall and complaint activity in NHTSA data. Make sure any recall campaigns are resolved before purchase and have the vehicle inspected thoroughly.

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NHTSA Recalls
3 recalls on record
93
Owner Complaints
Filed with NHTSA
14
Crash Reports
1 fire report
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NHTSA Recalls — 2016 Lexus RX (3)

All recalls listed below must be repaired by an authorized Lexus dealer at no charge to the owner.

🔧 Air Bags: Side/Window
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…
NHTSA #18V085000
🔧 Air Bags: Knee Bolster
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…
NHTSA #16V053000
🔧 Service Brakes, Hydraulic: Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
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…
NHTSA #16V198000
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Most Common Problems — 2016 Lexus RX

Based on 93 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Bars show relative complaint frequency.

Unknown Or Other
19
Power Train
13
Air Bags
10
Electrical System
9
Service Brakes
8
Structure
6
Visibility/wiper
6
Fuel/propulsion System
5
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Lexus RX — Complaints by Year

A spike means more owner complaints were filed for that model year. The 2016 model year is highlighted.

2010 192 complaints 2011 67 complaints 2012 48 complaints 2013 90 complaints 2014 30 complaints 2015 67 complaints 2016 93 complaints 2017 103 complaints 2018 47 complaints 2019 68 complaints 2020 56 complaints

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⚠ Higher-complaint years: 2010 — These model years have more owner complaints in NHTSA data than the other years compared.

✅ Best model years: 2014 — Lowest complaint rates for this model.

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Frequently Asked Questions — 2016 Lexus RX

Is the 2016 Lexus RX reliable?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2016 Lexus RX has 3 recall campaigns and 93 owner complaints. This model year shows elevated recall or complaint activity — review the details and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus RX have?
The 2016 Lexus RX has 3 NHTSA recalls. Affected systems include: see recall details above. All recalls are repaired free at authorized dealers.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus RX?
The most commonly reported problems for the 2016 Lexus RX are: Unknown Or Other, Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System. See the complaint breakdown above for full details.
Is the 2016 Lexus RX safe to buy?
The 2016 Lexus RX has some safety and reliability items to review before buying. Ensure all 3 recalls are completed at a dealer. A pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic is strongly recommended.
What year Lexus RX should I buy?
Based on NHTSA complaint data, the best years for the Lexus RX are: 2014. These show the lowest complaint rates. Years with higher complaint counts: 2010.
How we score this: The score starts at 100 and subtracts points for the number of NHTSA recall campaigns and owner complaints filed for this model year, and for complaints that report crashes or fires. Newer model years get a small bonus because they have had less time to collect reports. These are raw counts and are not adjusted for how many vehicles were sold, so popular models tend to have more recalls and complaints. Complaints are unverified owner reports. This grade is not a prediction about any individual vehicle and is not an inspection: check a specific car’s VIN for open recalls and get an independent pre-purchase inspection.
Data source: All recall and complaint data is sourced directly from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) public API. Data is cached and refreshed every 7 days. Recall and complaint counts reflect data available at the time of last cache update. For the most current recall status on a specific vehicle, enter the VIN above or visit NHTSA.gov/recalls.