2016 Lexus ES350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other ES350 years
- About as many complaints as other years 10th of 17 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 1 recall: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus ES350. That ranks 10th out of 17 ES350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is unknown or other (8 complaints, 38%), typically at around 31,500 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash. There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.
- 21owner complaints
- 1safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2016 Lexus ES350 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 | 8 | 38% | 31,500 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 3 | 14% | 12,000 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 2 | 10% | 24,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Engine | 2 | 10% | — | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 10% | 2,850 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Equipment | 1 | 5% | 5,000 | — | — |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 1 | 5% | 2,850 | — | — |
| Steering | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 5% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 5% | 31,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lexus ES350 recalls (1)
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Electronic stability control (esc); service brakes, hydraulic:antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.
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.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
Steering wheel vibrations after 65 MPH is reach, more noticeable when vehicle has reached the speed and cruising. Had tires rebalanced and rotated and issue still persists. The vibration feels like when a wheel lock is loose or missing.
2016 Lexus ES350 with the 2nd row sunroof. While driving the car the front sunroof shattered without cause, sending glass pieces into the cabin creating a very dangerous situation. This appears to be a problem that has happened many times before as there are many people that have talked about this…
Effective in 2022 all cellular carriers are upgrading to 5G. With this transition a majority of vehicles will no longer be able to use their vehicles emergency crash response systems. In my 2016 Lexus ES350 the Emergency SOS system utilizes 3G cellular service which will be turned off in 2022…
At 1 p.m. July 5, 2021, I was driving on the expressway on a short trip from home (about 5 miles). Temperature outside was 83 degrees, inside car 70 degrees. No overpasses, nearby cars, or debris noted from roadway. We heard a loud explosion. Seeing no other vehicles, feeling nothing wrong with the…
I bought used 2016 lexus es350, miles 84000, and after a month i heard rattling noise from right side of engine. Most likely from water pump pully.
Other Lexus ES350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 ES350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 ES350 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 ES350 | 5 | 0 |
| 2020 ES350 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2018 ES350 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 ES350 | 22 | 1 |
| 2016 | 21 | 1 |
| 2015 ES350 | 16 | 1 |
| 2014 ES350 | 28 | 1 |
| 2013 ES350 | 23 | 1 |
| 2012 ES350 | 89 | 3 |
| 2011 ES350 | 153 | 3 |
| 2010 ES350 | 137 | 5 |
| 2009 ES350 | 145 | 5 |
| 2008 ES350 | 255 | 4 |
| 2007 ES350 | 539 | 4 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus ES350?
Owners most often report unknown or other, service brakes, air bags problems. The top one, unknown or other, accounts for 8 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus ES350?
Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2016 Lexus ES350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other ES350 model years, the 2016 has about as many complaints as a typical year, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.