MYRModel Year Report

2016 Lexus ES Hybrid

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2016 Lexus ES Hybrid
RENDERED 2026-08-02T11:10:34.144Z

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 7 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Lexus ES Hybrid Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2013: 8 complaints 2013 2014: 10 complaints 2015: 6 complaints 2015 2016: 7 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2017 2018: 5 complaints 2019: 1 complaints 2019 2020: 1 complaints 2021: 2 complaints 2021 2022: 3 complaints 2023: 0 complaints 2023 2024: 0 complaints 2025: 0 complaints 2025
2016: 7 complaints
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YearComplaints
20138
201410
20156
20167
20171
20185
20191
20201
20212
20223
20230
20240
20250

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 7 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

SERVICE BRAKES

4 of 7 total reports mention: service brakes.

CRASH
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I ATTEMPTED EMERGENCY BRAKING ON ELEVATED HIGHWAY DURING SNOWY CONDITIONS. SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 40-45 MPH. PRESSED FIRMLY ON BRAKE PEDAL AND NOTHING. NOTHING. BEGAN PUMPING ON BRAKES AND STILL NOTHING.

NHTSA ODI report, 20210215

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 7 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

STEERING

1 of 7 total reports mentions: steering.

CRASH
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TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS ES300H. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 70 MPH, THE VEHICLE VEERED OFF THE ROAD AND CRASHED INTO AN EMBANKMENT WITHOUT WARNING. THE AIR BAGS DID NOT DEPLOY.

NHTSA ODI report, 20160420

POWER TRAIN

1 of 7 total reports mentions: power train.

ENGINE

1 of 7 total reports mentions: engine.

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I HAVE A LEXUS 300 ES HYBRID THAT ADVERTISES 39/40 MPG. I HAVE BEEN GETTING IN THE UPPER 28-31 MPG FOR 2 AND A HALF YEARS NOW .WHEN I FIRST RECEIVED THE VEHICLE IN THE FIRST MONTH I COMPLAINED ABOUT THIS GAS MILEAGE PROBLEM.

NHTSA ODI report, 20180913

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20230127 — DP (closed 20230807)

Pedestrian alert sounds

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Lexus ES Hybrid — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for service brakes issues (4 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for steering issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid?

The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 57% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.