2016 Lexus RX350 Fuel system Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 5%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 33,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the fuel system of the 2016 Lexus RX350, 5% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 33,000 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.
“I have almost been t-boned four times in 2 months since I bought this vehicle due to it randomly stalling briefly while turning. Occasionally I lose power while going uphill, and I have had several instances of my vehicle 'jumping' or surging. It happens while I am driving, but the majority if the time I have noticed it, it happens when I am turning or accelerating. …”
NHTSA complaint #11316239, filed 2020-03, 33,000 miles“The vehicle was stalling and sputtering after driving less than 0.1 mile on a city street. After contacting the Lexus dealership regarding the issue, we had the vehicle towed into the Lexus dealership. After running a diagnostic check, they determined the fuel pump needed to be replaced. The vehicle has 51,701 miles on it. The towing charge was $101, and the repairs were $808.96. Approximately a month later, I saw that toyota and Lexus were recalling various models and years with a similar issue that we experienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11373770, filed 2020-11, 51,701 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10202486Sep 14, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2022 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183292Oct 27, 2020TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year RX 350 and 2018 ? 2021 model year RX 350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10183269Oct 16, 2020TSB: This Service Bulletin provides updated non-electric water pump leak inspection and diagnostic tips for some 2008 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles.
- 10153199Dec 5, 2018TSB: Some 2016 - 2019 model year RX350 and 2018 - 2019 model year RX350L vehicles may exhibit a knocking noise from the fuel tank area at idle, vehicle stationary, with a full…
- 10130001Feb 23, 2018TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 350 and RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a chirping noise from the high-pressure fuel pump at idle. Follow the Repair Procedure in this bulletin to…
- 10131716Jan 16, 2018TT: Special Service Tools: Injector Seal Tool Sets. In the event that injector seal repair is required on vehicles equipped with a direct injection fuel system, a Special Service…
- 10132906Nov 11, 2016TSB: Some 2013 ? 2016 model year FR-S vehicles may exhibit a high pitch chirp or squeak noise from the high pressure Fuel Pump Assembly when the engine is fully warmed-up and…
- 10205388Dec 17, 2015Fuel Injection Active Test Remedy - 2GR-FKS and 8AR-fts
Fuel system: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 10% |
| 2020 | 6 | 86% |
| 2019 | 20 | 65% |
| 2018 | 8 | 44% |
| 2017 | 10 | 22% |
| 2016 | 3 | 5% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 2 | 3% |
| 2012 | 3 | 9% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus RX350
19 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus RX350
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology