This page covers 2 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2016 Lexus Rx 350.
22–23 mpg combined
10.2–10.7 L/100km
Small Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted. Ranges reflect the 2 tested variants for this model year.
The 2016 Lexus RX 350 has two recalls, the more serious being a driver's knee airbag that may fail to deploy correctly in a crash due to a gas leak in the inflator.
The knee airbag inflator can lose its stored gas through a faulty weld, which means the airbag may not inflate with enough force to protect the driver's legs in a collision. The second recall involves the electronic stability control system, which helps the vehicle maintain traction and control during hard cornering or slippery conditions, and concerns a failure to meet Canadian safety standards for that system.
At a glance
What can fail
A damaged O-ring in the brake actuator pump may prevent proper brake fluid pressure control during anti-lock braking, traction control, and vehicle stability control activation, potentially causing loss of stability control.
What the fix does
Dealers will check the brake actuator serial number and replace the brake actuator assembly if needed.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The driver's knee airbag inflator may have a weld seam in the wrong location. This weld could be weak or damaged when the inflator is sealed, allowing stored gas to leak and preventing the airbag from inflating properly during a crash.
What the fix does
Dealers will inspect the knee airbag assembly and replace it if the defect is found.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
