2016 Lexus ESProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus ES, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through July 10, 2026. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Lexus ES has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 2 | 1 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Air bags | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Steering | 1 | 1 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Lexus ES recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other ES year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the ES median. How we score
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What ES owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
The brake actuator and/or brake booster pump assembly failed on my 2016 Lexus ES300h. This is a known issues for this vehicle's braking system and results in a sudden loss of power braking assistance. The failure requires increased pedal pressure and eventually brkaing failure, creating a…
The contact owned a 2016 Lexus ES. The contact stated while at a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to engage and the vehicle unintentionally accelerated which caused the front driver's side of the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. There was severe cosmetic…
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