4th Gen RX Problems Guide
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 117
From: ca
2016 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 215
From: Texas
2016 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Driver
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 102
Likes: 3
From: Georgia
Auto High Beam
Add auto high bean dim to the 2016/2017 RX issues. I don’t think it is a wide spread issue. There is a thread describing the issue.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...isappears.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...isappears.html
Last edited by SCRXOwner; Feb 14, 2018 at 04:44 PM.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2017
Posts: 992
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From: MN
Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 215
From: Texas
Add auto high bean dim to the 2016/2017 RX issues. I don’t think it is a wide spread issue. There is a thread describing the issue.
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...isappears.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...isappears.html
Racer
Joined: Feb 2017
Posts: 1,555
Likes: 345
From: Ontario, Canada
Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
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From: Texas
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: CO
I don't quite get the "huge waste of money" and "will not buy it" since for US models at least "intelligent high-beam headlights" is listed in the product brochure as being part of "Lexus Safety System+" which is "Standard on every RX" - so I don't see where you have a choice? I mean, yeah, you could choose not to buy the vehicle because it includes a feature you think is defective but which you'd have to actively turn on to have it get in the way, but that seems a bit excessive.
I found this thread very interesting and the outgassing plastic theory is eminently logical - and consistent with what I've seen on every vehicle I've purchased, namely the interior of the windshield and back glass getting "fogged" with a substance over time.
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 215
From: Texas
According to TFM (found online) there's an enable/disable button for the automatic high beam system, so yes it can be disabled.
I don't quite get the "huge waste of money" and "will not buy it" since for US models at least "intelligent high-beam headlights" is listed in the product brochure as being part of "Lexus Safety System+" which is "Standard on every RX" - so I don't see where you have a choice? I mean, yeah, you could choose not to buy the vehicle because it includes a feature you think is defective but which you'd have to actively turn on to have it get in the way, but that seems a bit excessive.
I found this thread very interesting and the outgassing plastic theory is eminently logical - and consistent with what I've seen on every vehicle I've purchased, namely the interior of the windshield and back glass getting "fogged" with a substance over time.
I don't quite get the "huge waste of money" and "will not buy it" since for US models at least "intelligent high-beam headlights" is listed in the product brochure as being part of "Lexus Safety System+" which is "Standard on every RX" - so I don't see where you have a choice? I mean, yeah, you could choose not to buy the vehicle because it includes a feature you think is defective but which you'd have to actively turn on to have it get in the way, but that seems a bit excessive.
I found this thread very interesting and the outgassing plastic theory is eminently logical - and consistent with what I've seen on every vehicle I've purchased, namely the interior of the windshield and back glass getting "fogged" with a substance over time.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 1,304
Likes: 177
From: WA
Also FYI yes they can be disabled and no I have never encountered problems using them. That's not to say there are no issues though.
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 25
Likes: 1
From: CO
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: DMV
2016 Lexus RX 350 F SPORT
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Issues so far (super nitpicky)
- Randomly the enfotainment system would turn pink then black and would freeze. Has not happened in a year.
- Squeaking on hot days from driver side door when opening /closing. Fixed by replacing a part.
- Squeaking from passenger rear suspension on Sport+ mode when going over bumps or railroad tracks. Fixed with replacment
- Slight droning at low RPM's. Fixed with replacement.
- Up/Down track change button on steering wheel became lose and squeaky. Fixed with replacement.
-Whining noise when at MAX air. Didn't fix but most likely due to a dirty cabin air filter as the sound went away when I removed it.
-Once when starting car my pano view cameras went crazy and were blinking and stuttering. Went away and never returned.
Don't forget about the 50,000 mile warranty as well as your 20,000 free wheel alignment.
Last edited by DMVRX350F; Mar 1, 2018 at 12:40 PM.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 1,404
Likes: 215
From: Texas
Yeah they should provide free alignment for 20,000 miles. Mine was bad straight off the lot. I noticed weird tire wear & fortunately, it didn’t ruin any tires. Most of these dealers have no attention to detail.
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Apr 2014
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From: ca
Driver School Candidate
Joined: Dec 2013
Posts: 37
Likes: 3
From: DMV
24MO / 20K MI
• Replace engine oil and oil filter (0W-20)
• Rotate tires and adjust tire pressures as required
• Reset maintenance reminder light
• Road test vehicle
• Check installation of driver's floor mat*
• Visually inspect brake pads, calipers and rotors