2016 Lexus ES Problems, Recalls & Reliability
40 owner complaints sit in the federal file for the 2016 Lexus ES, alongside 0 recall campaigns and 0 defect investigations. It scores 6/100 on the trouble index — one of this model's quieter years. Other leads the reports.
One of the quieter years. Relative to its siblings, the 2016 Lexus ES has drawn well-below-average complaint volume with at least four years on the road.
Better year
Where 2016 sits among all ES years
What owners report
Recalls
No recall campaigns on file for the 2016 Lexus ES.
Technical service bulletins
154 manufacturer communications — service bulletins, the biggest share on electrical and wheels & tires — are on file for the 2016 Lexus ES. A TSB is factory repair guidance, not a recall — the repair is not automatically free.
Complaint history for this model year
When owners filed their reports — a long tail means problems kept surfacing for years.
Questions buyers ask
Is the 2016 Lexus ES reliable?
The 2016 Lexus ES drew 40 complaints in federal safety records — one of this model's quieter years. Its trouble index is 6/100, scored against the model's worst year (2007).
What are the most common 2016 Lexus ES problems?
The top reported problems for the 2016 Lexus ES are other (15 complaints), brakes & stability (5), and engine (3).
Does the 2016 Lexus ES have recalls?
No recall campaigns are on file for the 2016 Lexus ES. Recalls can be issued at any time, so check the VIN before buying.
Every number on this page is a count of records in the federal complaint, recall, and investigation files published by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. Check any specific vehicle's open recalls by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.