2016 LEXUS RX HYBRID
2 recalls, 13 complaints - 324 TSBs
18V085000 Jan 31, 2018
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
Defect Description
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. The air bag pressure sensors and/or the acceleration sensors may fail causing t... Read more
Consequence
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 may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are JLA, J0F.
16V053000 Feb 1, 2016
AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Lexus RX350 and RX450h vehicles manufactured November 16, 2015, to December 23, 2015. Due to an improper weld, the gas needed to inflate the driver's knee air bag may escape from the inflator.
Consequence
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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is GLA.
Complaint Statistics
13 total complaints
6 crashes 3 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | 3 |
| POWER TRAIN | 2 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 1 |
| AIR BAGS | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
SERVICE BRAKES
May 11, 2021
Incident date: May 4, 2021
ACTUATOR (BREAKS) FAILURE ON CITY STREET NOISE COMING FROM UNDER FRONT OF CAR WHEN BREAKING SLOW TO STOP WHEN BREAKING, CONFIRMED BY MAVIS MECHANIC TO BE ISSUE AND WAS SENT BACK TO DEALER FOR REPLACEMENT. DEALERSHIP TRIED TO DENY THIS IS ISSUE WITH THESE CARS WAS TOLD IT WAS SAFE TO DRIVE ONLY TO FI... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Aug 16, 2020
Incident date: Aug 4, 2020
THIS IS THE SAME VEHICLE AS IN COMPLAINT 11342600. ONE WEEK AFTER HAVING TWO TRANSMISSION COOLER LINES AND THE TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER REPLACED DUE THE ISSUES OUTLINED IN THE PREVIOUS COMPLAINT A THIRD, DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE FAILED RESULTING IN TRANSMISSION FLUID BEING LEAKED ONTO THE ... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2020
Incident date: Jul 17, 2020
TRANSMISSION COOLER AND LINES ARE ABOVE A SKID PLATE/SHIELD THAT RETAINS ROAD GRAVEL. THE RETAINED ROAD GRAVEL RUBBED ON THE TRANSMISSION COOLER AND RUBBER HOSES LEADING TO A SIGNIFICANT LEAK OF TRANSMISSION FLUID RIGHT ABOVE THE DRIVER'S SIDE TIRE. THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, EXHAUST SYSTEM AND WHO... Read more
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
May 10, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
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. WHEN I SAW THE RECALL ON SOME 2016 LEXUS RX450H FOR A VERY SIMILAR I... Read more
Crash
1 injured
AIR BAGS
May 10, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
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. WHEN I SAW THE RECALL ON SOME 2016 LEXUS RX450H FOR A VERY SIMILAR I... Read more
Crash
1 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 10, 2019
Incident date: May 1, 2019
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. WHEN I SAW THE RECALL ON SOME 2016 LEXUS RX450H FOR A VERY SIMILAR I... Read more
Crash
1 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 16, 2016
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. JUST AHEAD OF FAIRMONT WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR BUT THE VEHICLE UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN. COULD NOT SLOW DOWN, SWERVED ON TO PAVEM... Read more
Crash
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 16, 2016
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. JUST AHEAD OF FAIRMONT WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR BUT THE VEHICLE UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN. COULD NOT SLOW DOWN, SWERVED ON TO PAVEM... Read more
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 22, 2016
Incident date: Apr 16, 2016
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. JUST AHEAD OF FAIRMONT WAS TRYING TO PARK THE CAR BUT THE VEHICLE UNINTENDEDLY ACCELERATED AGAIN. COULD NOT SLOW DOWN, SWERVED ON TO PAVEM... Read more
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 75 MPH TO 0 ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A NEARBY REST AREA. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WOULD START, BUT NONE OF THE SYSTEMS WOULD OPERATE. THE DASH DISPLAYED SEVERAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO INCLUDE THE HYBRID SYSTEM, CH... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 75 MPH TO 0 ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A NEARBY REST AREA. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WOULD START, BUT NONE OF THE SYSTEMS WOULD OPERATE. THE DASH DISPLAYED SEVERAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO INCLUDE THE HYBRID SYSTEM, CH... Read more
ENGINE
Jun 15, 2016
Incident date: Jun 10, 2016
WHILE DRIVING WITH THE VEHICLE ON CRUISE CONTROL, THE VEHICLE WENT FROM 75 MPH TO 0 ON THE INTERSTATE. I WAS ABLE TO COAST INTO A NEARBY REST AREA. AT THIS POINT THE CAR WOULD START, BUT NONE OF THE SYSTEMS WOULD OPERATE. THE DASH DISPLAYED SEVERAL SYSTEM FAILURES TO INCLUDE THE HYBRID SYSTEM, CH... Read more
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Apr 26, 2016
Incident date: Apr 22, 2016
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS RX450H. WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE FUEL GAUGE FAILED TO PROVIDE THE ACCURATE READING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FUEL TANK DESIGN WAS FAULTY AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIE... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 LEXUS RX HYBRID
324 manufacturer communications from 162 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 56 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 34 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 18 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 15 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 14 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 13 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 12 |
L-SB-0032-23 Rev
Oct 2, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
L-SB-0032-23 Rev
Oct 2, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
Bulletin
May 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
SPOC: Effective immediately, Lexus is issuing a stop sale on part numbers 85212-YZZ2L-LX & 85212-YZZ2M-LX, which may have a quality concern relating to a missing kit component (mispack). Lexus is requesting the return of ALL Dealer inventor
L-SB-0035-21
May 15, 2023
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE May 15, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0032-23.
L-SB-0032-23
May 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
23LE04_Dealer Le
Apr 3, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
DL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is pro
23LE04- Multiple
Mar 2, 2023
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at Lexus care about the customers? ownership experience. Lexus is pro
L-SB-0011-23
Mar 2, 2023
270000 LANE DEPARTURE
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more of the following specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C13
L-SB-0011-23
Mar 2, 2023
251000 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:AUTOMATIC (ASC)
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more of the following specific Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs) C13
LSB004419
Feb 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2019 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a MIL ON condition with one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ?P0301 ? Cylinder 1 Misfire Detected ?P0302 ? Cylind
KLG Technical In
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
KLG Dealer Packa
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022
19LE05 Technical
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022
19LE05 Dealer Pa
Dec 1, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.
L-SB-0088-15 Rev
May 31, 2022
119100 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue
L-SB-0088-15 Rev
May 31, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue
L-SB-0035-21 Rev
Apr 29, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
L-SB-0035-21 Rev
Apr 29, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
L-SB-0035-21 Rev
Apr 29, 2022
031000 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulleti
Safety Recall 22
Apr 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
L-SB-0004-22
Feb 24, 2022
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purp
L-SB-0002-22
Jan 28, 2022
114200 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH
TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year E
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
200000 WHEELS
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
Lexus PRO19-02 -
Jan 12, 2022
190000 TIRES
POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any custome
L-SB-0035-21
Oct 4, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. This may be due to small amounts of air within the brake actuator assembly. Fol
L-SB-0005-21 Obs
Oct 4, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE October 04, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0035-21.
L-SB-0004-19 Obs
Oct 4, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
OBSOLETE NOTICE October 04, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0035-21.
L-TT-0303-21
Sep 3, 2021
260000 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environmen
L-SB-0018-14 Obs
Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
OBSOLETE NOTICE July 26, 2021: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0024-21.
L-SB-0024-21
Jul 26, 2021
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TSB: Some 2007 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles in particular geographic areas may exhibit a condition where the HVAC evaporator drain hose has become obstructed with an insect nest. An insect repellent drain hose tip (ARINIX? Tip) is avail
20LC02-TI-Final
Jul 12, 2021
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
20LC02-TI-Final
Jul 12, 2021
160000 STRUCTURE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
20LC02_Dealer Pa
Jul 7, 2021
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
DP: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
20LC02-TI-Final
Jul 7, 2021
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
Lexus PRO21-UFRM
May 24, 2021
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
Lexus Safety Re
Mar 31, 2021
140000 AIR BAGS
Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0042-20 Rev
Mar 29, 2021
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corr
L-SB-0042-20 Rev
Mar 29, 2021
150000 SEAT BELTS
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corr
L-TT-0281-20 Rev
Mar 16, 2021
200000 WHEELS
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-TT-0281-20 Rev
Mar 16, 2021
010000 STEERING
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functio
L-SB-0005-21
Feb 24, 2021
030000 BRAKES (PWS)
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. This may be due to small amounts of air within the brake actuator assembly. Fol
20LC02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
162321 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR:HANDLE:INTERIOR
There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
20LC02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
171100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:DOORS:LATCH
There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
220000 SEATS
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
20LC02-TI-Final-
Dec 15, 2020
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Dec 15, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
20LC02-TI-Final-
Dec 15, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
20LC02-TI-Final-
Dec 15, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02 FRONT INSIDE DOOR HANDLE MAY BECOME INOPERATIVE CERTAIN 2016-2019 MODEL YEAR RX350 and RX450h
20LC02 - RX - Fr
Dec 15, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
FAQ: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02
20LC02 - RX - Fr
Dec 15, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
FAQ: SPECIAL SERVICE CAMPAIGN 20LC02
L-SB-0042-20
Nov 11, 2020
176100 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corrodi
L-SB-0042-20
Nov 11, 2020
162810 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corrodi
L-SB-0042-20
Nov 11, 2020
162800 STRUCTURE:BODY:HOOD
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the hood release cable is binding, seizing, or sticking. The hood lock control cable assembly may be corrodi
L-TT-0294-20
Oct 30, 2020
138700 VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:ENGINE COOLANT HOSES AND FITTINGS
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-TT-0294-20
Oct 30, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0039-20
Oct 16, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
L-SB-0088-15 Rev
Oct 13, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue
L-SB-0088-15 Rev
Oct 13, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: This bulletin includes basic procedures for performing a rescue charge on Ni-MH high voltage (HV) batteries. This bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Repair Manual while performing the rescue
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Sep 23, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
20LE02_Dealer Pa
Sep 23, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DP: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rele
L-SB-0024-20 Rev
Sep 22, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the inside rear door handle does not open the door. This condition occurs when the rear door handle fatigues, allowing the inside door handle rel
L-SB-0024-20 Rev
Sep 22, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the inside rear door handle does not open the door. This condition occurs when the rear door handle fatigues, allowing the inside door handle rel
L-SB-0094-16 Rev
Sep 8, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with navigation (version less than A1##8020) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Pink or purple flashing navigation screen. ?Black or blank navigation screen. ?Navigat
L-SB-0094-16 Rev
Sep 8, 2020
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles with navigation (version less than A1##8020) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Pink or purple flashing navigation screen. ?Black or blank navigation screen. ?Navigat
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
KLG_19LE05-TI-Up
Aug 24, 2020
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN KLG CUSTOMER SUPPORT PROGRAM 19LE05 SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM ? VEHICLE LOCATION INACCURATE
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
135000 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
135100 VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0291-20
Aug 19, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Some RX350/450H customers are not able to find the compass in their vehicle. The Monroney label only mentions the compass is in the rear-view mirror.
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
102400 POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0002-20 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
103200 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT
TSB: Vehicles may display evidence of a fluid leak or fluid seep from powertrain components. This bulletin explains how to determine the differences between a fluid leak versus a fluid seep. Cases that are determined to be a ?leak? should
L-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
L-SB-0028-20
Aug 4, 2020
062200 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
TSB: Some 2006 - 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
L-SB-0028-20
Aug 4, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
L-SB-0028-20
Aug 4, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
L-SB-0028-20
Aug 4, 2020
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus hybrid vehicles may exhibit an excessive buildup of dust, lint, or debris in the HV battery cooling fan or intake filter. This condition could reduce the efficiency of the HV battery cooling system.
L-SB-0024-20
Jun 25, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles second row seat occupants may experience a condition where the inside rear door handle may not open the door. This condition is caused when the rear door handle fatigues, allowi
L-SB-0024-20
Jun 25, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles second row seat occupants may experience a condition where the inside rear door handle may not open the door. This condition is caused when the rear door handle fatigues, allowi
Customer Support
Jun 25, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
DL: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rel
Customer Support
Jun 25, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
DL: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rel
Customer Support
Jun 25, 2020
160000 STRUCTURE
RE: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rel
Customer Support
Jun 25, 2020
162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR
RE: Lexus has received reports regarding rear inside door handles in certain 2016 ? 2018 model year RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles. These reports have indicated there is a possibility that the inside door handles can break where the latch rel
L-SB-0023-20
Jun 23, 2020
200000 WHEELS
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. ST004-01, SU001-08, and L-SB-0174-08. The aforementioned bulletins are obsolete, and any printed versions should be discarded. Be sure
20LC02_Dealer Pa
Jun 22, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DL: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
Special Service
Jun 22, 2020
170000 LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES
DL: There is a possibility that the front inside door handles may break where the latch release cable is attached if the handle is repeatedly used with high force. If this occurs, the inside door handle can become inoperative.
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
L-SB-0008-20
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos. L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97, PG003-97, PG003-93, PG002-90, L-SB-0048-08, PG007-07, PG016-01, PG015-01, PG004-97,
L-SB-0179-17 Obs
Apr 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: OBSOLETE NOTICE April 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0008-20. Replacement Certification Labels and VIN Plates
L-TT-0254-18
Mar 26, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: In certain cases of leaking air conditioning systems, the root cause of the leak is inadvertently overlooked, causing a repeat repair. To improve customer satisfaction and repair A/C system leaks in one dealer visit, Toyota has develo
L-TT-0281-20
Mar 9, 2020
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TT: Some customers may encounter Bluetooth? connectivity concerns such as: ?Difficulty to pair the phone. ?Intermittent Bluetooth? failure to connect to the vehicle when first turning on the vehicle. ?Various Bluetooth? Audio functi
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NHTSA Safety Investigations, LEXUS RX HYBRID
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE11005
Opened: Feb 15, 2011 , Closed: Jul 20, 2011
Hybrid inverter failure - vehicle stall
In a June 29, 2011 letter to NHTSA, Toyota submitted a Defect Information Report regarding a safety recall of certain Toyota Highlander Hybrid and Lexus RX400h vehicles to address a defect condition with the hybrid inverter assembly (NHTSA Recall No. 11V-342).Toyota's letter identified a defect rela... Read more
LEXUS RX HYBRID - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX HYBRID across all model years (2004, 2025).
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Total Recalls
474
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
80
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS RX HYBRID - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 18 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 2 | 13 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 12 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 4 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 17 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2008 | 1 | 78 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 75 | View |
| 2006 | 5 | 214 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 3 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |