2016 Lexus IS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 350 years
- Not enough data 9th of 15 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus IS 350. That ranks 9th out of 15 IS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is forward collision avoidance (1 complaints, 50%), typically at around 130 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 2owner 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 IS 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 50% | 130 | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | 18,000 | — | — |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | 50% | 130 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lexus IS 350 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus IS 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.
I am the original owner of the car and after 18,000 miles, there is suspension noise coming from the rear passenger side. A loud thump can be heard when driving over speed bumps, small potholes, or uneven roads at moderate speeds. Driving over the elements at higher speeds, you can feel the impact…
While driving down on i-90 west going to buffalo ny coming from boston ma i encountered another driver in the left lane that was going extremely slow i tried to accelerate my lexus equipped with pre-collision system (pcs) and the vehicle started beeping at me detecting that i was going pretty fast…
Other Lexus IS 350 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 IS 350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 IS 350 | 1 | 2 |
| 2018 IS 350 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 IS 350 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 |
| 2015 IS 350 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 IS 350 | 14 | 1 |
| 2013 IS 350 | 0 | 3 |
| 2012 IS 350 | 2 | 5 |
| 2011 IS 350 | 5 | 7 |
| 2010 IS 350 | 8 | 8 |
| 2009 IS 350 | 3 | 8 |
| 2008 IS 350 | 30 | 8 |
| 2007 IS 350 | 53 | 8 |
| 2006 IS 350 | 93 | 8 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus IS 350?
Owners most often report forward collision avoidance, suspension, vehicle speed control problems. The top one, forward collision avoidance, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus IS 350?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Lexus IS 350 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS 350 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare, 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.