2016 Lexus IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 23, 2026 · 2 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other IS years
Not enough data 20th of 27 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus IS. That ranks 20th out of 27 IS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Lexus IS
2026 Lexus IS300h F Sport. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus IS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System2100%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2024, with 1 complaints
2024: 1202412026: 120261

n = 2 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Lexus IS recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus IS.

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.

When I start my car, every once in a while it acts as if it is not getting enough gas and lags. In the colder months it seems to do this more often and sometimes will not start. When the weather is warmer it will sporadically do this. I have put a new battery in thinking it was weak and this could…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Mar 23, 2026 · NHTSA complaint 11726260

Car keeps randomly dying out while driving sometimes it comes back on sometimes It has to pull over and start the car again has a lean code pretty sure its the fuel pump noticed they have a recall on other is200t for fuel pump issues believe mine should Definitely been part of the recall it's very…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Aug 4, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11606375

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus IS?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus IS?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Lexus IS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.