2016 Lexus IS recalls and problems

The 2016 Lexus IS has 0 recalls and 2 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is fuel system.

2015 Lexus Is
Pictured: a 2015 model; the 2016 may differ in details. Photo: 2015 Lexus Is by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2016 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

Low complaint count among 26 IS model years — 20th most.

0recalls
2complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
—median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Fuel System2

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

2016 vs. other Lexus IS years

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 12 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 10 complaints20042005: 12 complaints2006: 143 complaints1432007: 122 complaints20072008: 102 complaints2009: 40 complaints2010: 41 complaints20102011: 15 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 9 complaints20132014: 12 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 11 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 7 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 4 complaints20222023: 5 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2016. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2016 Lexus IS have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus IS. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

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

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention fuel system (2). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.