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#BS-2016-LEXRXH-29BB

2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid

Based on reports from 13 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.

Complaints
13
Crashes
6
Fires
0
Recalls
2
TSBs
234
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Preliminary Verdict

Proceed with Caution

Based on 13 complaints, 6 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the BrakesHIGH

3 owners reported brakes issues — failures commonly reported around 17K miles.

!Inspect the DrivetrainMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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Failure Timeline by Mileage

7
0–30K
6
30–60K
60–90K
90–120K
120–150K
150K+

Peak failure range: 0–30K miles (7 reports) • Median: 17K miles

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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Brakes (3 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Brakes3 (23%)
Drivetrain2 (15%)
Electrical1 (8%)
Engine1 (8%)
Stability Control1 (8%)
Other1 (8%)
Airbags1 (8%)
Structure:body1 (8%)

2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Brakes Issues

Brakes complaints account for 23% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid, with 3 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 17K-mile mark.

Drivetrain Issues

Drivetrain complaints account for 15% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to drivetrain-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Electrical Issues

Electrical complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to electrical-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Engine Issues

Engine complaints account for 8% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to engine-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

7
16
3
19
2
20
1
21

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid. Recent trend: decreasing.

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Recall History (2 recalls)

16V053000Mar 2016

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.

18V085000Mar 2018

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 13 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

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2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid is related to the brakes, with 3 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid reliable?
The 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid has 13 complaints, 6 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. The full report analyzes whether these numbers indicate real risk or are proportional to the vehicle’s popularity.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Lexus Rx Hybrid has 2 recalls on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus Rx Hybrid problems start?
Based on 13 complaints with mileage data, the median mileage at time of complaint is 17,000 miles. The highest concentration of reported issues occurs in the 0–30K mile range. The full report breaks down exactly which components fail at each mileage bracket.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
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