2016 Lexus RX350 Vehicle speed control Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 9%of 58 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 6,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the vehicle speed control of the 2016 Lexus RX350, 9% of the 58 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,000 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.
“My 2016 Lexus 350 rx was in the garage. I needed to move the car forward so I put it in drive. As soon as I released the brake, the car shot forward with great speed (unintended acceleration). The car crashed into some bicycles and shelves as I applied the brakes to stop the vehicle. I immediately called Lexus of tampa bay and they came out to pick it up. That was almost 8 weeks and nothing has been resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10892295, filed 2016-08, 6,000 miles“Brand new car. On freeway middle lane in rush hour and lost throttle. Luckilyi able to get off freeway and called tow truck and went to dealer. Told it is throttle. 2 month old car and 1500 miles. I am scared it suddenly stopped working and am glad I did not meet an accident but scared about this especially as new car. This is safety hazard. Car errors on panel when it failed said; engine, throttle, transmission, awd and safety error”
NHTSA complaint #10861106, filed 2016-04, 1,500 miles“When using all of lane keep assist, lane center, and cruise control, the vehicle steers sharply to the right and will pull out of the existing lane into the lane to the right. Most noticeable at speeds above 40mph. Problem has happened since the vehicle was new, but seems more pronounced because I do more highway driving now with cruise control. Dealer and factory reps consider this behavior normal, yet a loaner car of the same model did not exhibit this symptom.”
NHTSA complaint #10960239, filed 2017-03, 10,000 miles“I reported the speedometer issue to Lexus chantilly, va when I drove on highway from va to in, the Lexus speedometer shows 83, and my waze shows 75. Its 8 MPH difference. I also have noticed of the MPH difference between 6 to 8 MPH. Lexus said, I required to pay for the repair, when this speedometer is defected by Lexus design. It has do nothing with personal wear, etc. I drove other honda pilot, and the speedometer showed correctly against the traffic pattern, and waze app, but the 2016 Lexus doesnt show the correct based on traffic flow, and waze app. …”
NHTSA complaint #11360842, filed 2020-09Related service bulletins
- 10190466Mar 29, 2021TSB: Some 2016 ? 2021 model year North American Produced (NAP) TMMC-built RX 350 and RX 450h vehicles may exhibit a condition in which the hood release cable is binding, seizing…
- 10133642Nov 16, 2017TSB: NOTE This Service Bulletin is ONLY applicable to RX models with VINs starting with ?2T2.? Vehicles with VINs starting with ?JTJ? are NOT affected. Some 2016 ? 2017 model…
- 10142486Apr 4, 2017TSB: REVISION NOTICE: April 4, 2017 Rev1: The Warranty Information section has been updated. Some 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more…
- 10131772Feb 8, 2017TSB: Some 2016 ? 2017 model year RX 350 vehicles may exhibit a hesitation in one or more of the following conditions: * Accelerating from a stop. * Passing during reeway/city…
Vehicle speed control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4 | 13% |
| 2018 | 3 | 17% |
| 2017 | 6 | 13% |
| 2016 | 5 | 9% |
| 2015 | 7 | 17% |
| 2013 | 9 | 15% |
| 2012 | 10 | 30% |
| 2011 | 8 | 27% |
| 2010 | 38 | 40% |
| 2009 | 6 | 6% |
| 2008 | 15 | 12% |
| 2007 | 22 | 13% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus RX350
19 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsElectrical system
5 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsFuel system
3 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 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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