2016 Lexus RX Recalls
3 NHTSA safety recalls on record for the 2016 Lexus RX — components, risks, and free remedies, plus how to check your exact VIN.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus RX, reported between 2016-02-01 and 2018-01-31. Systems recalled more than once: the air bags (2). The most recent is campaign 18V085000 (2018-01-31), air bags / side/window. Recall repairs are free at franchised Lexus dealers, and a VIN check shows which campaigns apply to a specific vehicle.
Last updated: · Source: NHTSA
2016 Lexus RX recalls (NHTSA)
| Campaign # | Reported | Component | Summary | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
18V085000 |
2018-01-31 | AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW | 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. | Contact a dealer |
16V198000 |
2016-04-07 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP | 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." | Contact a dealer |
16V053000 |
2016-02-01 | AIR BAGS:KNEE BOLSTER | 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. | Contact a dealer |
Source: U.S. NHTSA recalls database. Recalls apply to specific build dates/batches — decode your VIN to confirm which apply to your exact vehicle. Last updated .
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How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus RX have?
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus RX, covering the air bags (2) and service brakes, hydraulic (1).
What is the most recent recall on the 2016 Lexus RX?
Campaign 18V085000, reported to NHTSA on 2018-01-31, for the air bags / side/window. 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.
How do I check if my 2016 Lexus RX has an open recall?
NHTSA tracks recalls by VIN, because a recall usually applies only to specific production dates and component batches — not every 2016 Lexus RX. Decode your 17-character VIN on VinSnap (or NHTSA's own VIN lookup) to see exactly which recalls apply to your vehicle and whether the free remedy has already been completed.
Are recall repairs free on a 2016 Lexus RX?
Yes. Under U.S. law, safety-recall repairs are performed free of charge by franchised Lexus dealers, regardless of the vehicle's age, mileage, or warranty status. You should not be charged for parts or labour on an open safety recall.
What should I do if my 2016 Lexus RX has an open safety recall?
Contact a franchised Lexus dealer with your VIN and book the free recall repair. If the recall is marked "Park It" or "Park Outside", follow that guidance immediately. Keep your contact details current with the manufacturer so recall notices reach you.