2016 Lexus RC 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other RC 350 years
- Not enough data 4th of 6 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus RC 350. That ranks 4th out of 6 RC 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is service brakes (1 complaints, 100%). 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 350 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2016 Lexus RC 350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus RC 350.
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.
The car has brakes that are making loud noise and after replacement of brakes and rotors from the dealer the car braking is questionable and sub-par compared to when the car was originally purchased. I am afraid that the poor brakes is a public concern. The cerritos lexus dealer confirmed that the…
Other Lexus RC 350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 RC 350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 RC 350 | 3 | 2 |
| 2018 RC 350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 RC 350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 RC 350 | 7 | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus RC 350?
Owners most often report service brakes, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus RC 350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Lexus RC 350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other RC 350 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.