MYRModel Year Report

2016 Lexus IS 350

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2016 Lexus IS 350
RENDERED 2026-08-02T13:53:52.369Z

Only 2 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 2 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 IS 350 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2016 highlighted. 2006: 93 complaints 2006 2007: 53 complaints 2008: 30 complaints 2008 2009: 3 complaints 2010: 8 complaints 2010 2011: 5 complaints 2012: 2 complaints 2012 2013: 0 complaints 2014: 14 complaints 2014 2015: 4 complaints 2016: 2 complaints 2016 2017: 1 complaints 2018: 0 complaints 2018 2019: 1 complaints 2020: 1 complaints 2020
2016: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
200693
200753
200830
20093
20108
20115
20122
20130
201414
20154
20162
20171
20180
20191
20201

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN ON I-90 WEST GOING TO BUFFALO NY COMING FROM BOSTON MA I ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER DRIVER IN THE LEFT LANE THAT WAS GOING EXTREMELY SLOW I TRIED TO ACCELERATE MY LEXUS EQUIPPED WITH PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) AND THE VEHICLE STARTED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190627

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

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I AM THE ORIGINAL OWNER OF THE CAR AND AFTER 18,000 MILES, THERE IS SUSPENSION NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR PASSENGER SIDE. A LOUD THUMP CAN BE HEARD WHEN DRIVING OVER SPEED BUMPS, SMALL POTHOLES, OR UNEVEN ROADS AT MODERATE SPEEDS.

NHTSA ODI report, 20200912

FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE

1 of 2 total reports mentions: forward collision avoidance.

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WHILE DRIVING DOWN ON I-90 WEST GOING TO BUFFALO NY COMING FROM BOSTON MA I ENCOUNTERED ANOTHER DRIVER IN THE LEFT LANE THAT WAS GOING EXTREMELY SLOW I TRIED TO ACCELERATE MY LEXUS EQUIPPED WITH PRE-COLLISION SYSTEM (PCS) AND THE VEHICLE STARTED...

NHTSA ODI report, 20190627

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20210917 — EA (open)

Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2016 Lexus IS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for forward collision avoidance issues (1 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2016 Lexus IS 350 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 350?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus IS 350 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.