2016 Lexus IS 300
Only 3 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 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Investigations
- 1
- Top problem
- —
Too few to rank
None on file
Opened by NHTSA
Not enough data
Complaints per year
2016: 3 complaints
View as data table
| Year | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 2001 | 27 |
| 2002 | 28 |
| 2003 | 21 |
| 2004 | 19 |
| 2005 | 4 |
| 2006 | 1 |
| 2016 | 3 |
| 2017 | 2 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2020 | 2 |
| 2021 | 1 |
| 2022 | 1 |
Known problem areas
Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.
Tires
1 of 3 total reports mentions: tires.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS 300 equipped with bridgestone turanza all season tires, size: 225/40/R18 (Na).
NHTSA ODI report, 2019-09-18
Service brakes
1 of 3 total reports mentions: service brakes.
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When I bought this car in 2019, I bought it in the summer time so I didn't hear anything so I bought the car.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-03-05
Electrical system
1 of 3 total reports mentions: electrical system.
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The contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS300. The contact stated that the instrument panel continued to display an electrical short that flashed the lights and emitted a loud sound from the radio for the system to be reset.
NHTSA ODI report, 2022-05-25
Safety timeline
No recalls on file for this model year.
0 recalls · 1 investigation · oldest first
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I
2021-09-17Engineering analysisOpen Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
Buy-smart checklist
2016 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection
Inspect
- Tires: 1 report on file for this year.
- Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
- Electrical system: 1 report on file for this year.
FAQ
- Is the 2016 Lexus IS 300 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 IS 300?
- The most-reported component is tires, accounting for 33% of complaints on file.
- How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus IS 300 have?
- No recalls are on file for this model year.
Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.