The Lemon Index2016 Lexus RX. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Engines and drivetrains 4
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | FWD | 20 / 27 / 23 | Regular | $2,700 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | AWD | 19 / 26 / 22 | Regular | $2,850 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | FWD | 31 / 30 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl hybrid | Auto (AV-S6) | AWD | 30 / 28 / 30 | Premium | $2,600 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 5,000 and 47,000 miles. Median 20,100, from 55 complaints with a mileage.
| System | Median | Middle half | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 13,500 | 2,800–19,800 | 10 |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 19,400 | 1,400–54,500 | 8 |
| Engine | 16,300 | 700–23,400 | 6 |
| Airbags | 25,000 | 15,000–55,000 | 7 |
| Electrical | 14,900 | 500–41,400 | 5 |
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 21% |
| Brakes | 19% |
| Engine | 12% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 12% |
| Electrical | 10% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 93 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 10 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 3
18V085000 Jan 2018 Air Bags / Side/Window
Defect. 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 the side/curtain shield air bags and/or the front air bags to not deploy in the event of a crash.
Risk. 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 2016 Service Brakes, Hydraulic / Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Defect. 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, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal M
Risk. 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 2016 Air Bags / Knee Bolster
Defect. 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.
Risk. 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.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closed | Pedestrian alert sounds | 2023 | 2023 |
Manufacturer communications 273
Lexus filed 273 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus RX350 SUV FWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lexus RX350 SUV AWD | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lexus RX450h SUV AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
| Lexus RX450h SUV FWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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