2016 Lexus RX350 Problems & Complaints

Most common 2016 Lexus RX350 problems

• Other / not specified~24,000 miles
  1933%
• Air bags~25,000 miles
  916%
• Brakes~15,000 miles
  814%
• Transmission & drivetrain~15,000 miles
  712%
• Electrical system~18,000 miles
  59%
• Engine & cooling~18,000 miles
  59%
• Speed control & acceleration~6,000 miles
  59%
• Windows, wipers & sunroof~23,000 miles
  59%
• Steering~25,000 miles
  35%
• Fuel & propulsion system~33,000 miles
  35%
• Body & structure~25,000 miles
  23%
• Suspension~25,000 miles
  23%
• Driver assistance~1,000 miles
  12%
• Seats
  12%
• Stability & traction control~2,000 miles
  12%
• Lights~50,000 miles
  12%
• Wheels & tires~63,000 miles
  12%

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Lexus RX350 complaints by model year

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2016 Lexus RX350 recalls (3)

What 2016 Lexus RX350 owners say

Air bags

Was making a left turn on to a bridge, the car pulled the right a little, I pulled to the left a little to straightened it back up applying the brakes, the car would not stop. There was a line of cars at the red light, I continued applying the brakes, the car would not stop and was picking up speed. I pulled to the left to avoid all the cars. Car still would not stop inspite of pressing my foot hard on the brake. The car continued moving went across a large street, still turning the car to the left to avoid other cars. The car went on to a gas station lot. I continued turning to avoid the gas pumps, still my foot on the brake. The car kept going and stopped when it hit a pole on the gas station lot. The air bags never deployed. The brakes would not work. The car went out of control. The consumer stated the power steering failed while driving. …

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 showed a large hematoma on the contact's head. The contact also mentioned that he took blood thinner medication and later his entire face turned black and blue. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a body shop where it was diagnosed as a total loss by the insurance company. The dealer and manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. Through research, the contact found NHTSA campaign number: 18V085000 (air bags); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.

Brakes

Was making a left turn on to a bridge, the car pulled the right a little, I pulled to the left a little to straightened it back up applying the brakes, the car would not stop. There was a line of cars at the red light, I continued applying the brakes, the car would not stop and was picking up speed. I pulled to the left to avoid all the cars. Car still would not stop inspite of pressing my foot hard on the brake. The car continued moving went across a large street, still turning the car to the left to avoid other cars. The car went on to a gas station lot. I continued turning to avoid the gas pumps, still my foot on the brake. The car kept going and stopped when it hit a pole on the gas station lot. The air bags never deployed. The brakes would not work. The car went out of control. The consumer stated the power steering failed while driving. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX350. While attempting to apply the brakes, the vehicle failed to stop. As a result, the contact rear ended another vehicle. All the air bags deployed. The vehicle was towed and could not be driven. The contact did not know if the vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed. The contact received injuries to the legs, chest, and back. Medical attention was required. The contact called Lexus of towson (1040 york road, towson, md 21204; [phone]) who informed the contact that they were not familiar with the vehicle having the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and did not assist. The approximate failure mileage was 18,000.

Transmission & drivetrain

This car experienced an unintended acceleration at the top of my driveway while being put into park. The car took off and hit the center posts of the two car garage and only stopped because it was caught on the supports in the foundation. We had experienced this sudden unintended acceleration several times during the first year we own the car when we were getting onto the highway. We did report it when we brought the car in for a service, they were aware of the complaint but at that time there was no remedy for the computer slash transmission issue. I was parking the car at the top of the driveway, my foot was going on to the break and the car unintentionally accelerated and flew through the air into the center post of a 2 car garage. I luckily was not physically injured but was emotionally distraught. …

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX350. While driving various speeds, the vehicle jerked without warning. The vehicle was taken to Lexus of las vegas (6600 w. Sahara ave, las vegas, nv, [phone]), but the technician was unable to duplicate the failure. The failure recurred and the vehicle was taken back to the same dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures and referenced TSB number: l-sb-0109-17 to the dealer. The technician resettled the transmission according to the TSB instructions. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 500.

2016 Lexus RX350 engines & fuel economy

EPA ratings. Class: Small SUV.