2016 LEXUS RX350
3 recalls, 78 complaints - 279 TSBs - 4/5 safety rating
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.
16V198000 Apr 7, 2016
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
Defect Description
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, ... Read more
Consequence
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 customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
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
78 total complaints
21 crashes 2 fires 12 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 19 |
| AIR BAGS | 9 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 8 |
| POWER TRAIN | 7 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 5 |
| ENGINE | 5 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 5 |
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 5 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 3 |
| STEERING | 3 |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 6, 2021
Incident date: Apr 6, 2021
KNOCKING SOUND COMING FROM THE ENGINE AT ~50K MILES. TOOK IT TO A LEXUS SERVICE CENTER AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE SOUND WAS FROM A FAILING BRAKE VACUUM PUMP. IF NOT ADDRESSED, THE FAILING PUMP COULD MAKE BRAKING THE VEHICLE EXTREMELY DIFFICULT AND POTENTIALLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. THE 2017 RX350S HAVE A... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Mar 20, 2021
Incident date: Mar 20, 2021
I WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY AND HEARD A LOUD EXPLOSION. I WAS VERY SHAKEN UP. IT WAS A SCARY EXPERIENCE. I WAS TRAVELING 220 CROSS LAKE BRIDGE AND AT TIME COULD NOT PULL OVER. I KEPT HEARING CRUNCHING NOISE ABOVE ME. I OPENED SUNROOF INSIDE COVER AND THAT'S WHEN I NOTICED THE SUNROOF WAS SHATTERED ... Read more
WHEELS
Feb 22, 2021
Incident date: Feb 22, 2021
KELLY EDGE A/S TIRES WENT BALD AFTER 6100 MILES OF LIGHT CITY DRIVING.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 21, 2021
Incident date: Jan 17, 2021
RODENT DAMAGE TO THE ELECTRICAL WIRING HARNESS OF MY 2016 LEXUS RX 350 CAUSED BY LEXUS USING A SOY BASE COVERING ON THE WIRES THAT ATTRACT RODENTS. LEXUS TAKES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE REPAIR THAT COST THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS. NOT TO MENTION A SAFETY ISSUE. THIS IS A COMMON PROBLEM BASE ON ALL THE CLA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Nov 29, 2020
Incident date: Nov 29, 2020
SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY SHATTERED
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Nov 9, 2020
Incident date: Sep 23, 2020
THE VEHICLE WAS STALLING AND SPUTTERING AFTER DRIVING LESS THAN 0.1 MILE ON A CITY STREET. AFTER CONTACTING THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP REGARDING THE ISSUE, WE HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED INTO THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. AFTER RUNNING A DIAGNOSTIC CHECK, THEY DETERMINED THE FUEL PUMP NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Sep 23, 2020
Incident date: Sep 13, 2020
I REPORTED THE SPEEDOMETER ISSUE TO LEXUS CHANTILLY, VA WHEN I DROVE ON HIGHWAY FROM VA TO IN, THE LEXUS SPEEDOMETER SHOWS 83, AND MY WAZE SHOWS 75. ITS 8 MPH DIFFERENCE. I ALSO HAVE NOTICED OF THE MPH DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 6 TO 8 MPH. LEXUS SAID, I REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR, WHEN THIS SPEEDOM... Read more
AIR BAGS
Jul 28, 2020
Incident date: Jan 10, 2020
A BROADSIDE COLLISION CAUSING DAMAGE TO FRONT LEFT OF THE CAR, INJURY TO THE DRIVER WITH FORCE OF THE COLLISION, AIR BAG DIDN'T DEPLOY.
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 19, 2020
Incident date: Apr 23, 2020
SUNROOF SPONTANEOUSLY EXPLODED. I WAS DRIVING ABOUT 45MPH ON MY WAY TO WORK DURING A RAINSTORM AROUND 6:30AM ON APRIL 23 2020, WHEN I SUDDENLY HEARD A VERY LOUD BANG. I LOOKED UP TO SEE THAT MY SUNROOF HAD BURST AND THERE WERE GLASS FRAGMENTS RAINING ON MY HEAD. I CLOSED THE VISOR TO PREVENT MORE... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 22, 2020
Incident date: Feb 6, 2020
AUTO BRIGHT HEAD LIGHT SYSTEM DEACTIVATES/REACTIVATES INDISCRIMINATELY, MOST FREQUENTLY A FEW MINUTES AFTER DEPARTING IN THE MORNING (STILL DARK). LACK OF PROPER BRIGHT LIGHT CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT GREATLY REDUCES VISIBILITY MAKING THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE PROVIDED VIDEO EVIDENCE TO LEXUS... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
May 22, 2020
Incident date: Feb 6, 2020
AUTO BRIGHT HEAD LIGHT SYSTEM DEACTIVATES/REACTIVATES INDISCRIMINATELY, MOST FREQUENTLY A FEW MINUTES AFTER DEPARTING IN THE MORNING (STILL DARK). LACK OF PROPER BRIGHT LIGHT CONTROL WHILE DRIVING AT NIGHT GREATLY REDUCES VISIBILITY MAKING THIS A SAFETY ISSUE. I HAVE PROVIDED VIDEO EVIDENCE TO LEXUS... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Mar 25, 2020
Incident date: Mar 15, 2020
THE CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.
STEERING
Mar 25, 2020
Incident date: Mar 15, 2020
THE CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.
SUSPENSION
Mar 25, 2020
Incident date: Mar 15, 2020
THE CAR SHAKES WHEN BRAKING. STEERING WHEEL ALSO SHAKES WHEN BRAKING.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 20, 2020
Incident date: Mar 22, 2017
ACCELERATION FROM STOP IS BUMPY AND SOMETIMES CUTS OUT WHILE TURNING ON A CITY STREET.
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Mar 5, 2020
Incident date: Mar 5, 2020
I HAVE ALMOST BEEN T-BONED FOUR TIMES IN 2 MONTHS SINCE I BOUGHT THIS VEHICLE DUE TO IT RANDOMLY STALLING BRIEFLY WHILE TURNING. OCCASIONALLY I LOSE POWER WHILE GOING UPHILL, AND I HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES OF MY VEHICLE 'JUMPING' OR SURGING. IT HAPPENS WHILE I AM DRIVING, BUT THE MAJORITY IF THE T... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 17, 2020
Incident date: Feb 5, 2020
WHILE I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AROUND 3:30 PM CST, MY VEHICLE SUNROOF JUST EXPLODED AND THE GLASS SHATTERED. THERE WERE NO VEHICLES IN THE FRONT FOR AT LEAST 150 METERS.I WAS ON MY WAY TO THE AIRPORT. THE WIND NOISE WAS LOUD AND ALSO I HAD BOOKED THE PARKING OUTSIDE (NON-COVERED) SO I HAD TO GO ... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 3, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
AFTER REPLACING BATTERY, THE GPS, AUDIO SYSTEM, HEAT CONTROLS, (ENTIRE DISPLAY IS BLANK) THE DEALER SAID THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON-LINE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE..
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Dec 3, 2019
Incident date: Nov 15, 2019
AFTER REPLACING BATTERY, THE GPS, AUDIO SYSTEM, HEAT CONTROLS, (ENTIRE DISPLAY IS BLANK) THE DEALER SAID THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT HAPPENED. THERE ARE NUMEROUS IDENTICAL COMPLAINTS ON-LINE HAVING THE SAME ISSUE..
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Dec 2, 2019
Incident date: Nov 1, 2019
PASSENGER WIPER WAS MAKING A LOUD KNOCKING SOUND AND HITTING THE HOOD. LEARNED THAT THE ARM WAS BENT, CAUSING THE WIPER TO HIT THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND HAS CAUSED PAINT TO RUB OFF ON THE HOOD.
AIR BAGS
Sep 23, 2019
Incident date: Jul 16, 2019
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 SHOWE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 30, 2019
Incident date: Jun 30, 2019
WHEN I TRY TO START AT THE BEGINNING OF THE DAY, I STEP ON AND BREAK AND PRESS THE IGNITION BUTTON, THE CAR WON'T START AND WOULD GIVE ME A LOW BREAK POWER LIGHT MESSAGE. IT WILL EVENTUALLY START AFTER ABOUT 5 OR 6 TRIES. I ONLY HAD THE CAR SINCE NOVEMBER 2018 AND IT ALREADY HAPPENED TO ME LIKE 8 T... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Feb 26, 2019
Incident date: Feb 25, 2019
WE TOOK A CAR FOR LEASE FROM LEXUS. THE FIRST WEEK, WE REALIZED THE BRAKES WEREN'T WORKING WELL. WE TOOK THE CAR TO THE SHOP AND THEY SAID NOTHING WAS WRONG. THEN, A COUPLE OF MONTHS LATER IT HAPPENED AGAIN AND THEY SAID THE SAME THING. LAST WEEK, AFTER 2 YEARS, I WAS DRIVING AND SO WAS MY DAUGHTER ... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Nov 26, 2018
Incident date: Nov 1, 2018
POOR BRAKING, DANGEROUSLY AT TIMES. ALSO HAS TO HOLD GAS NOZZLE ALMOST ALL THE TIME WHILE FILLING UP OR THE GAS WILL SHUT OFF EVEN THE TANK IS NOT FULL
ENGINE
Oct 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 19, 2018
I WAS ON MY WAY IN CAR FROM HOME (BRIDGEWATER NJ) WITH MY DAUGHTER TO DROP HER FOR VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE IN HILLSBOROUGH NJ. ABOUT IN 7-10 MINS DRIVE, MY DAUGHTER AND I SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AC VENT AND ALSO NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE FRONT HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THERE... Read more
Fire
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Oct 10, 2018
Incident date: Sep 19, 2018
I WAS ON MY WAY IN CAR FROM HOME (BRIDGEWATER NJ) WITH MY DAUGHTER TO DROP HER FOR VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE IN HILLSBOROUGH NJ. ABOUT IN 7-10 MINS DRIVE, MY DAUGHTER AND I SMELLED SMOKE COMING FROM THE AC VENT AND ALSO NOTICED SMOKE FROM THE FRONT HOOD. I IMMEDIATELY PULLED THE CAR TO THE SHOULDER. THERE... Read more
Fire
ENGINE
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: May 26, 2018
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 SEVER... Read more
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: May 26, 2018
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 SEVER... Read more
Crash
POWER TRAIN
Jul 31, 2018
Incident date: May 26, 2018
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 SEVER... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Jun 26, 2018
Incident date: May 1, 2018
TAKATA RECALL. AIRBAGS ON PASSENGER SIDE ALL DEPLOYED WITH ZERO IMPACT TO THE VEHICLE. A TRUCK WAS DRIVING 5 MPH NEXT TO ME WHEN HE HAD A BLOWOUT AND THE LOUD NOISE CAUSED THE AIRBAGS TO DEPLOY.
POWER TRAIN
May 31, 2018
Incident date: Sep 10, 2016
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, 702-942-6600), BUT THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DUPLICATE THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE RECURRED AND THE VEHICLE WAS T... Read more
POWER TRAIN
May 18, 2018
Incident date: May 5, 2016
THE TRANSMISSION HAS THREE SETTINGS. IN ANY OF THEM, START UP OFTEN RESULTS IN ERRATIC SHIFTING, ROUGH ACCELERATION AND SOMETIMES ABRUPT LURCHING FORWARD. THIS HAS RESULTED IN ALARMING SHIFTING AND ACCELERATION. THE SHIFTING FROM ONE GEAR TO THE NEXR IS NOT SMOOTH NOR CONTRIBUTES TO SAFE START-UP IN... Read more
ENGINE
Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
FIRST PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL WAS WHEN THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLANK WHILE DRIVING DURING BROAD DAYLIGHT. DON'T KNOW THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT. THOUGHT IT WAS A REBOOT BY ENFORM. THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT IT. ON 12/21/2017, CHECK ELECTRIC BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY CA... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
FIRST PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL WAS WHEN THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLANK WHILE DRIVING DURING BROAD DAYLIGHT. DON'T KNOW THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT. THOUGHT IT WAS A REBOOT BY ENFORM. THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT IT. ON 12/21/2017, CHECK ELECTRIC BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY CA... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Apr 29, 2018
Incident date: Apr 23, 2018
FIRST PROBLEM WITH ELECTRICAL WAS WHEN THE NAVIGATION SCREEN WENT COMPLETELY BLANK WHILE DRIVING DURING BROAD DAYLIGHT. DON'T KNOW THE DATE OF THIS INCIDENT. THOUGHT IT WAS A REBOOT BY ENFORM. THOUGHT NOTHING ABOUT IT. ON 12/21/2017, CHECK ELECTRIC BRAKE WARNING LIGHT CAME ON WHEN I STARTED MY CA... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Apr 27, 2018
Incident date: Apr 30, 2017
LEXUS MADE AN FSPORT PACKAGE FOR THE LEXUS RX350 WHICH THEY HAVE CREATED A SPORT SEAT DESIGN THAT I HAVE NO ISSUE FOR THE PASSENGER SEAT, BUT THE DRIVER SEAT ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE WHERE MY THIGH IS I GET A SHARP PAIN ON MY LEG AFTER SITTING ON THE SEAT FOR 15 MINUTES. I HAVE GONE TO LEXUS AND COMPLA... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Mar 1, 2018
Incident date: Feb 28, 2018
PASSENGER WIPER WAS STREAKING; ASSUMED THE BLADE NEEDED REPLACING. INSTEAD, LEARNED THAT THE ARM WAS BENT, CAUSING THE WIPER TO HIT THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD AND HAS CAUSED PAINT TO RUB OFF ON THE HOOD. OUR LEXUS IS ONLY TAKEN THROUGH A TOUCH LESS CAR WASH OR THE ONE AT THE LEXUS DEALERSHIP. THE PAS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 26, 2018
Incident date: Jan 26, 2018
EXPLODING SUNROOF ON NEW CAR, I WAS LEAVING FOR WORK AROUND 6:30 AM JANUARY 2018 TO GO TO WORK. AS I WAS STARTING MY CAR AND PUTTING THE CAR IN REVERSE I HEARD A LOUD SHATTER. I IMMEDIATELY AND CAREFULLY OPENED THE VISOR BETWEEN ME AND THE SUNROOF IT WAS COMPLETELY SHATTERED. SMALL FRAGMENTS OF GLAS... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jan 4, 2018
Incident date: Dec 18, 2017
I WAS DRIVING MY 2016 LEXUS RX 350 EXITING THE HIGHWAY WHEN I HEARD A LOUD BOOM. IT WAS LOUD LIKE A SHOTGUN. WE DIDN'T SEE OR FEEL ANYTHING HIT THE CAR, BUT THE NOISE WAS LOUD AND SCARY. SINCE THERE WAS NO OBVIOUS EVIDENCE OF ANYTHING, I CAREFULLY OPENED MY VISOR FOR MY SUNROOF TO SEE THAT MY SUN... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES
Dec 22, 2017
Incident date: Dec 13, 2017
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 RE... Read more
Crash
1 injured
ENGINE
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Oct 5, 2017
AUTO ACCIDENT / OTHER DRIVER FAULT- 20 + MILES PER HOUR IN MOTION FRONT END COLLISION/ IMPACT . FRAME DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF SUV. TOTAL 3 PASSENGERS. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON FRONT DRIVER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL.
Crash
3 injured
STRUCTURE:BODY
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Oct 5, 2017
AUTO ACCIDENT / OTHER DRIVER FAULT- 20 + MILES PER HOUR IN MOTION FRONT END COLLISION/ IMPACT . FRAME DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF SUV. TOTAL 3 PASSENGERS. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON FRONT DRIVER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL.
Crash
3 injured
AIR BAGS
Dec 20, 2017
Incident date: Oct 5, 2017
AUTO ACCIDENT / OTHER DRIVER FAULT- 20 + MILES PER HOUR IN MOTION FRONT END COLLISION/ IMPACT . FRAME DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES OF SUV. TOTAL 3 PASSENGERS. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED ON FRONT DRIVER. NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED AT ALL.
Crash
3 injured
SERVICE BRAKES
Nov 11, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
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... Read more
Crash
AIR BAGS
Nov 11, 2017
Incident date: Nov 6, 2017
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... Read more
Crash
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Aug 25, 2017
Incident date: Aug 25, 2017
MAIN WIPER ARM THE EXTENDS TO COVER MORE GLASS AREA (IN OTHER WORDS, THE RIGHT WIPER) BENT, CAUSING THE WIPER TO HIT THE HOOD. OUR LEXUS ISN'T TAKEN THROUGH A CAR WASH, AND THE DEALERSHIP WANTED TO BLAME IT ON SNOW, BUT LAST WINTER WE DIDN'T HAVE SNOW. THIS HAPPENED IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER. IT HAS C... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Aug 5, 2017
Incident date: Jun 28, 2017
I HIT OTHER CAR I PRESS BREAK . BRAKE NOT WORK AIR BAG NOT COME OUT, PRECOLUATION NOT WORK.
Crash
SERVICE BRAKES
Aug 5, 2017
Incident date: Jun 28, 2017
I HIT OTHER CAR I PRESS BREAK . BRAKE NOT WORK AIR BAG NOT COME OUT, PRECOLUATION NOT WORK.
Crash
AIR BAGS
Aug 5, 2017
Incident date: Jun 28, 2017
I HIT OTHER CAR I PRESS BREAK . BRAKE NOT WORK AIR BAG NOT COME OUT, PRECOLUATION NOT WORK.
Crash
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 19, 2017
Incident date: Jul 18, 2017
MOLD AND MILDEW CAR SMELLS WHOLE INTERIOR NEEDS REPLACEMENT
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NHTSA Safety Ratings, 2016 LEXUS RX350
2016 Lexus RX350 SUV FWD
| Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Driver | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Frontal Crash, Passenger | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Side Crash | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Driver | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Side Crash, Passenger | 5 / 5 ★★★★★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★★★★☆ |
| Rollover Risk | 18.0% |
Safety Technology
| Feature | Status |
|---|---|
| Electronic Stability Control | Standard |
| Forward Collision Warning | Optional |
| Lane Departure Warning | No |
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2016 LEXUS RX350
279 manufacturer communications from 146 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 50 |
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 28 |
| 353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM) | 18 |
| 162300 STRUCTURE:BODY:DOOR | 17 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 15 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 14 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 10 |
| 118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 9 |
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
LSB000323
Feb 2, 2023
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. Follow the Repair Procedure in this
LSB000323
Feb 2, 2023
140000 AIR BAGS
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a droning noise from the exhaust system at takeoff or under light acceleration. Countermeasure parts are available to reduce the droning noise. Follow the Repair Procedure in this
LSB000318
Feb 2, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
OBSOLETE NOTICE February 02, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-23.
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-TT-0302-21 Rev
Jul 15, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is only relevant to models equipped with Limited Slip type (Dyn
LSB002121Rev1
Jun 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
LSB002121Rev1
Jun 20, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
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-0046-18 Rev
Sep 14, 2021
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
L-SB-0046-18 Rev
Sep 14, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
L-SB-0046-18 Rev
Sep 14, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
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
L-TT-0302-21
Jul 26, 2021
060000 ENGINE (PWS)
TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is only relevant to models equipped with Limited Slip type (Dyn
L-TT-0302-21
Jul 26, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
TT: Some 2019-2022 model year RX350/L AWD equipped vehicles may have had the LX 75W-85 GL-5 gear oil used during assembly. ?The difference between the LT and LX type gear oil is only relevant to models equipped with Limited Slip type (Dyn
L-SB-0021-21
Jul 20, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine.
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
L-TT-0301-21 Rev
Jul 6, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
TT: Some 2015-2021 model year vehicles equipped with Dynamic Torque Control AWD system may experience a ?Noise? or ?Abnormal Operation? condition from the rear differential front coupling. In some cases, even an ?AWD System Message? with
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
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
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-0046-18 Rev
Oct 27, 2020
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2021 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
L-SB-0046-18 Rev
Oct 27, 2020
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2021 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full tank of gasoline. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin
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.
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
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
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
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
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
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
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
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-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-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
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-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-TT-0235-17 Rev
Aug 5, 2020
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
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
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
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
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
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
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-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
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.
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.
Lexus Safety Re
May 1, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements
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-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-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
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
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
L-TT-0281-20
Mar 9, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
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
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
L-SB-0060-13 Obs
Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: February 06, 2020: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0003-20.
L-SB-0003-20
Feb 6, 2020
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2006 ? 2020 model year Lexus vehicles may exhibit odors that naturally occur from the HVAC system and/or related environmental factors. Although there is no way to eliminate these odors, follow the General Procedure in this bull
L-SB-0170-17_Rev
Dec 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any
KLG_Dealer Packa
Dec 10, 2019
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject v
KLG_Dealer Packa
Dec 10, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: 12/10/2019 Vehicle total has increased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG. The Data Communication Module (DCM) in the subject v
L-SB-0170-17_Rev
Dec 10, 2019
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: REVISION NOTICE December 10, 2019 Rev2: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. November 14, 2018 Rev1: ? The Parts Information and Required Tools & Equipment sections have been updated. Any
19LE05 - Dealer
Dec 10, 2019
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
19LE05 - Dealer
Dec 10, 2019
118000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Dealer Package: December 10, 2019 Vehicle total has decreased by approximately 6,260 vehicles. Vehicles were moved from Customer Support Program 19LE05 and added to Limited Service Campaign KLG.
L-TT-0242-18_Rev
Nov 20, 2019
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TT: In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading max hot, or ?in the red zone,? (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.
L-TT-0242-18_Rev
Nov 20, 2019
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TT: In some cases, customers may report the engine coolant temperature gauge on the combination meter intermittently reading max hot, or ?in the red zone,? (Fig.1) on a vehicle with no other symptoms of overheating.
L-TT-0235-17_Rev
Nov 18, 2019
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
TT: HVAC drain tube is found to blocked/clogged.
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LEXUS RX350 - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS RX350 across all model years (2004, 2023).
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Total Recalls
1,065
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
203
Reported Crashes
32
Reported Fires
3
Reported Deaths
LEXUS RX350 - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 4 | View |
| 2022 | 0 | 11 | View |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | View |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | View |
| 2019 | 3 | 41 | View |
| 2018 | 1 | 30 | View |
| 2017 | 3 | 69 | View |
| 2016 (current) | 3 | 78 | |
| 2015 | 1 | 58 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2013 | 1 | 39 | View |
| 2012 | 1 | 46 | View |
| 2011 | 1 | 49 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 123 | View |
| 2009 | 0 | 114 | View |
| 2008 | 0 | 160 | View |
| 2007 | 1 | 210 | View |
| 2006 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 0 | View |