Does the 2016 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 2016 Lexus RX350 recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Lexus RX350?

58 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

2016 Lexus RX350 recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 2016 Lexus RX350. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Lexus been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. Recall repairs are free.

2016 Lexus RX350 recalls, newest first

January 31, 2018NHTSA 18V08500048,672 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive

Summary: 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.
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.
Components: Air bags › Frontal › Sensor/control module-inactive; Air bags › Frontal; Air bags › Side/window

This recall on nhtsa.gov

April 7, 2016NHTSA 16V19800016,656 vehicles potentially affected

Electronic stability control (ESC)

Summary: 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 Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
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.
Components: Electronic stability control (ESC); Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

This recall on nhtsa.gov

February 1, 2016NHTSA 16V0530005,072 vehicles potentially affected

Air bags › Knee bolster

Summary: 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.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

Owners have filed 58 complaints about the 2016 Lexus RX350 with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public; NHTSA uses them to decide what to investigate.

Crashes reported: 11
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 6
Deaths reported: 0

Most complained-about components

Unknown or other19
Air bags9
Service brakes8
Power train7
Electrical system5

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Questions

Does the 2016 Lexus RX350 have any recalls?: 3 recalls found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: air bags, electronic stability control (esc), service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 2016 Lexus RX350 recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Lexus dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2016 Lexus RX350?: 58 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.