2016 Lexus RX Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Lexus RX. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the structure. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“*driver-side entry failure = primary access point compromised * could trap occupants if internal handle fails or after an accident * emergency responders rely on driver-side access first * this is not normal wear and tear—it’s a safety-related failure.”
“Both sides of the black wheel guides have popped off causing damage to the front bumper and wheel fenders.”
“The contact owns a 2016 lexus rx 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact…”
“The contact owns a 2016 lexus rx 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact…”
“The contact owns a 2016 lexus rx 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact…”
“The electronic screen on dashboard that displays map, hvac, etc. Turns pink then black and disappears for several minutes. One then has no control over the various functions displayed on the screen. I've done a hard reset by disconnecting the battery for several minutes...to no avail. Thank you.”
“As I was driving southbound on I five in the state of washington in stanwood area 8:00 am my sunroof exploded, causing me to swerve into other lanes and a distraction for other drivers there were no warnings. The sunroof was in a close position, not being used. The vehicle went into repair today…”
“I was driving and pressed the button to close the sunshade on the panoramic sunroof when I heard this like a grinding noise. The cloth sunshade stopped moving. Then I heard a pop noise, and the sunshade came down, and it hit me more on the back of the neck. Then I heard something fall on the floor…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Lexus RX as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.