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2016 Lexus IS 350 Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

No verdict

Complaint Index

36/100

#10 most-complained of 15 IS 350 years

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

The 2016 Lexus IS 350 has 2 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 36 out of 100 — #10 highest of 15 IS 350 model years. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 50% of the total).

Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
5 / 5 ★
EPA combined MPG
21.5
19 city / 27 hwy

Top 2016 Lexus IS 350 problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Engine1 (50%)
  2. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (50%)
  3. Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (50%)
2016 Lexus IS 350 complaints: complaints filed per month2Jun 2019Sep 2020
3 complaints filed with NHTSA from Jun 2019 to Sep 2020; peak Jun 2019 (2).

2016 Lexus IS 350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Lexus IS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City
19 MPG
Highway
27 MPG
Combined
21.5 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA)
$3,725
15,000 mi/yr
Fuel
Premium
Current regular gas
$4.32/gal
national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other IS 350 years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’06’07’08’09’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2014Caution7114122
2015No verdict504122
2016No verdict362021.5
2017No verdict141021.5
2018No verdict70122.5

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lexus IS 350 a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus IS 350 ranks #10 of 15 among IS 350 model years (Complaint Index 36/100). It has 2 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus IS 350?
The most reported problem areas are engine (1 complaints), collision avoidance & cameras (1 complaints), and suspension, wheels & tires (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 9,065 miles.
Does the 2016 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus IS 350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus IS 350?
EPA rates the 2016 Lexus IS 350 at 21.5 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,725. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.