2016 Lexus RC 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RC 300 years
- Not enough data 1st of 4 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus RC 300. That is the most of any RC 300 model year in the database (4 years). The most reported problem area is unknown or other (1 complaints, 100%), typically at around 9,239 miles. Complaints mention 1 fire. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 1NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Lexus RC 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | 9,239 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Lexus RC 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus RC 300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture (EA21002) — opened Sep 17, 2021, still open.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
While driving the vehicle on the highway, the vehicle burst into flames. The flames consumed the entire vehicle within a few minutes. The police and fire/rescue arrived within minutes.
Other Lexus RC 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 RC 300 | 0 | 2 |
| 2018 RC 300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 RC 300 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus RC 300?
Owners most often report unknown or other problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus RC 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Lexus RC 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RC 300 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.