2016 Lexus IS200T Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS200T years
- Not enough data 1st of 2 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus IS200T. That is the most of any IS200T model year in the database (2 years). The most reported problem area is service brakes (4 complaints, 44%), typically at around 27,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year. NHTSA has opened 1 defect investigation involving it.
- 9owner 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 IS200T 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 44% | 27,000 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 2 | 22% | 79,500 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | 22% | 29,505 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 11% | 32,000 | — | — |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 11% | 51,000 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 11% | 59,000 | — | — |
| Tires | 1 | 11% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 11% | 27,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2016 Lexus IS200T recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus IS200T.
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.
Tire size 225/45 R 14 Purchased four tires April 22, 2019 and had to replace one tire on August 5, 2021 due to not keeping air, which I wasn't told why. Then I was having the same problem with another tire and this time was shown what the tire looked like, which is splitting, separating on the…
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS200T. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he noticed that the rear driverâs side speaker had water inside, causing an electrical short. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who stated…
Passenger headlight led low beam stopped working at 3 yrs 11months post car purchase. Dealer replace headlamp assembly under warranty, led ecm also found not working with new headlamp assy. Similarly the driver side high beam strted to fade and diagnostic from the dealer is that it will need to be…
The brakes are squeaking really badly. I got them checked out and everything looked good, they said there was some dirt and rust in there so they cleaned that up. They stopped squeaking for a day but now doing it again. I see others here with the similar issue.
Clear coat chipping leading to paint chips and fading color of paint
Other Lexus IS200T years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 IS200T | 7 | 2 |
| 2016 | 9 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus IS200T?
Owners most often report service brakes, electrical system, unknown or other problems. The top one, service brakes, accounts for 4 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus IS200T?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2016 Lexus IS200T a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS200T 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.