2016 Lexus ES350 Recalls, Complaints & Specs
1 safety recall lists the 2016 Lexus ES350, and owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.
1 safety recall for the 2016 Lexus ES350
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Electronic stability control (esc) and antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip (service brakes)
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles…
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331.…
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA
Owners of the 2016 Lexus ES350 have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; 1 describe a crash. The average mileage at failure in those reports is 22,425 miles. Complaints peaked in 2016 with 5 filed that year.
Most-reported components
What owners are reporting
“Steering wheel vibrations after 65 MPH is reach, more noticeable when vehicle has reached the speed and cruising. Had tires rebalanced and rotated and issue still persists. The vibration feels like wh”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, May 4, 2022 · Steering
“2016 Lexus ES350 with the 2nd row sunroof. While driving the car the front sunroof shattered without cause, sending glass pieces into the cabin creating a very dangerous situation. This appears to be”
Owner complaint to NHTSA, April 7, 2022 · Structure
Fuel economy and specs
EPA ratings for the 2016 Lexus ES (ES 300h, ES 350). Ranges cover every tested configuration.
| Combined | 24–40 mpg |
|---|---|
| City / Highway | 21–40 / 31–39 |
| Fuel | Regular |
| EPA class | Midsize Cars |
| Engine | 4/6 cyl, 2.5/3.5 L |
| Transmission | Automatic (AV-S6); Automatic (S6) |
Compare Lexus ES350 model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Lexus ES350 model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 Lexus ES350 | 4 | 465 |
| 2008 Lexus ES350 | 4 | 255 |
| 2009 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 145 |
| 2010 Lexus ES350 | 5 | 137 |
| 2011 Lexus ES350 | 3 | 153 |
| 2012 Lexus ES350 | 3 | 89 |
| 2013 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 23 |
| 2014 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 16 |
| 2015 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 16 |
| 2016 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 21 |
| 2017 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 22 |
| 2018 Lexus ES350 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 Lexus ES350 | 2 | 5 |
| 2020 Lexus ES350 | 1 | 5 |
| 2021 Lexus ES350 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 Lexus ES350 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023 Lexus ES350 | 0 | 1 |
Checking a specific 2016 Lexus ES350
How do I know if my 2016 Lexus ES350 has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 1 campaign currently lists the 2016 Lexus ES350; your car may already have been repaired under it.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Lexus dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 16V198000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Lexus models
- RX957 complaints
- RX350808 complaints
- RX300722 complaints
- IS 250719 complaints
- ES300681 complaints
- ES668 complaints
- IS596 complaints
- RX330526 complaints
Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.