2016 Lexus RX Hybrid
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.
This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.
Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 7
- Recalls
- 2
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
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Too few to rank
Campaigns on file for 2016
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 7 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2004 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 154 |
| 2007 | 59 |
| 2008 | 57 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 12 |
| 2012 | 3 |
| 2013 | 12 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 3 |
| 2019 | 3 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 |
| 2026 | 0 |
Known problem areas
Only 7 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Service brakes
3 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.
Show complaint excerpts
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.
NHTSA ODI report, 2016-06-22
Also filed under Electronic stability control (esc)
Power train
2 of 7 total reports mention: power train.
Air bags
2 of 7 total reports mention: air bags, most commonly citing side/window.
Show complaint excerpts
I was involved in an accident on 5/1/19 where a woman hit me from the side at 20-30 MPH from the side. The impact was pretty square on the front, driver-side quarter panel. None of the airbags deployed and I have a whiplash injury.
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-05-10
Also filed under Structure
Structure
1 of 7 total reports mentions: structure, most commonly citing body.
Fuel/propulsion system
1 of 7 total reports mentions: fuel/propulsion system.
Safety timeline
2 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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2016-03-07Air bags16V053000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015.
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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2018-03-30Air bags18V085000 Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016 Toyota Prius and Lexus RX 350, RX 350 F Sport, RX 450h F Sport and RX 450h vehicles and 2015-2016 Lexus NX 200T, NX Turbo and NX 300h vehicles.
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 may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.
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2023-01-27Defect petitionClosed 2023-08-07 Pedestrian alert sounds
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Lexus RX Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Service brakes: 3 reports on file for this year.
- Power train: 2 reports on file for this year.
- Air bags: 2 reports on file for this year.
Verify these recalls were completed
- Recall 16V053000 · Air bags
- Recall 18V085000 · Air bags
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid reliable?
- There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
- What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid?
- The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 43% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid have?
- 2 recalls on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.