2016 Lexus RX Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 1about this part
- Share
- 4%of 28 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Lexus RX, 4% of the 28 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Car has a continuous gas smell after start up. When a/c or heat is turned off the car cabin smells of gaslione. I have taken to the car to lexus dealership repeatedly and have been advice car operates as intended. There is also a hissing noise coming from the rear driverside tire area near the gas tank.”
NHTSA complaint #11619277, filed 2024-10Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 17% |
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 2 | 3% |
| 2023 | 3 | 5% |
| 2022 | 5 | 17% |
| 2020 | 2 | 4% |
| 2019 | 11 | 32% |
| 2018 | 3 | 12% |
| 2017 | 3 | 6% |
| 2016 | 1 | 4% |
| 2015 | 1 | 5% |
| 2014 | 2 | 17% |
| 2011 | 2 | 7% |
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
| 2009 | 1 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 9% |
| 2006 | 6 | 19% |
| 2005 | 2 | 7% |
| 2004 | 2 | 5% |
| 2002 | 1 | 8% |
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 complaintsExterior lighting
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 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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