2016 Lexus RX Exterior lighting Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 98,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the exterior lighting of the 2016 Lexus RX, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 98,000 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2016 Lexus RX 350. While the contact was inside the building where she worked, the hazard lights were flashing unintendedly. When the contact arrived at the residence, the hazard lights were flashing again. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that the air bag warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that on a separate occasion, there was an abnormal vibrating sound coming from underneath the brake pedal. No warning lights were illuminated. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #11690010, filed 2025-09, 98,000 milesExterior lighting: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8% |
| 2025 | 1 | 4% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 1 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 1 | 2% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2012 | 1 | 8% |
| 2008 | 3 | 4% |
| 2007 | 3 | 5% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 4 | 10% |
| 2000 | 1 | 3% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus RX
7 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsTires
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus RX
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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