2016 Lexus RX Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 43%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 3,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid, 43% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 3,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Collision details: ' unintended acceleration and loss of control started on I-5 south in santa ana. Managed to exit on 17th street to avoid any accident on I-5. Just ahead of fairmont was trying to park the car but the vehicle unintendedly accelerated again. Could not slow down, swerved on to pavement/walkway. Collided onto iron wrought fence of a senior living complex head on. ' complete damage and loss of front and passenger side of the car. None of the air bags came on. No injury to the driver or not to any pedestrians. ' santa ana police arrived at site and checked driver and the car. …”
NHTSA complaint #10875908, filed 2016-06, 3,000 miles“Actuator (breaks) failure on city street noise coming from under front of car when breaking slow to stop when breaking, confirmed by mavis mechanic to be issue and was sent back to dealer for replacement. Dealership tried to deny this is issue with these cars was told it was safe to drive only to find on internet it is not safe to drive the car. They want 3k to fix a known issue with the 2016 models. Car has 47k miles and is purchased dec2015 all other makes for this year (2016) appear to be recalled except the hybrid. Please consider extending the recall for the hybrid.”
NHTSA complaint #11416130, filed 2021-05, 47,256 miles“While driving with the vehicle on cruise control, the vehicle went from 75 MPH to 0 on the interstate. I was able to coast into a nearby rest area. At this point the car would start, but none of the systems would operate. The dash displayed several system failures to include the hybrid system, check engine, pre-collision system, braking system and all-wheel drive system. This is a brand new vehicle purchased from a Lexus dealership. The milage at the time of breakdown was only 883 miles. …”
NHTSA complaint #10874369, filed 2016-06, 883 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10245447Oct 2, 2023TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or…
- 10236185Apr 3, 2023DL: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
- 10234307Mar 2, 2023DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assembly are covered by Lexus?s New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
- 10211831Apr 29, 2022TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 450h and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 450hL vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or…
- 10188931Feb 24, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk/knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. This may be due…
- 10154784Feb 1, 2019TSB: Some 2016 ? 2018 model year RX450h vehicles may exhibit a squawk or knock noise from the engine compartment when depressing and/or releasing the brake pedal. Follow the…
- 10140567May 2, 2016TT: Some vehicles may experience a squawk type noise when pressing down on the brake pedal.
- 10092683May 2, 2016Tt: some vehicles may experience a squawk type noise when pressing down on the brake pedal.
Brakes: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 10% |
| 2016 | 3 | 43% |
| 2015 | 3 | 60% |
| 2013 | 5 | 42% |
| 2011 | 3 | 25% |
| 2010 | 2 | 25% |
| 2008 | 22 | 39% |
| 2007 | 19 | 32% |
| 2006 | 48 | 31% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus RX Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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