Model year guide

2016 Lexus rx 450h

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus rx 450h is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 76 on record.

2016 Lexus rx 450h — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Lexus rx 450h at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined30 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Lexus rx 450h recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Lexus rx 450h.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 13 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Lexus rx 450h MPG & running costs

Combined30 mpg
City31 mpg
Highway30 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,750
EPA size classSmall Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD
TransmissionAutomatic (AV-S6)
Engine start-stopYes
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$1,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus rx 450h costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$13,750
Fuel only$13,750
Per mile$0.18

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.5 in
Width
74.8 in
Height
67.7 in
Wheelbase
109.8 in
Curb weight
4,740 lb
Front track
64.6 in
Rear track
64.2 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Lexus rx 450h. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 4

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus rx 450h. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Airbag

On certain vehicles, the airbag system pressure sensors and/or acceleration sensors used to detect vehicle impact may contain manufacturing defects. As a result, the airbag warning light may illuminate and the side/curtain shield airbags and/or front airbags may not deploy, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace the d…

Transport Canada #2018061 · Jan 2018

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for instal…

Transport Canada #2017363 · Jul 2017

Fabrics

Certain vehicles may not comply with Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 302 - Flammability. Some of the materials used in the construction of the seat upholstery may not meet the requirements of the standard when tested individually. The seat does meet the requirements of the standard when tested as an assembly. Correction: A production change has been undertaken to remedy th…

Transport Canada #2016599 · Dec 2016

Seats And Restraints

On certain vehicles, the driver’s knee airbag inflator may have been assembled with an improperly located weld seam. If this condition is present, the weld could be insufficient or be damaged during the clinching process after the inflator was filled with gas, which could cause the stored gas to leak. Leakage of the stored gas could affect the performance of the knee airbag. Fa…

Transport Canada #2016040 · Jan 2016

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus rx 450h

The Lexus RX is a luxury crossover SUV sold since 1998 by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota. Originally released in its home market of Japan in late 1997 as the Toyota Harrier, export sales began in March 1998 as the Lexus RX.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Lexus rx 450h trims & engines on record

Trims
450h
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 270 hp

2016 Lexus rx 450h vehicles on record

Other Lexus rx 450h model years

2016 Lexus rx 450h — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus rx 450h have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus rx 450h. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus rx 450h get?

The 2016 Lexus rx 450h has a U.S. EPA estimate of 30 mpg combined (31 city / 30 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.