2016 Lexus IS200tProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 9 owner complaints about the 2016 Lexus IS200t, most often about the service brakes. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 14, 2022. Updated daily.
Where the 2016 Lexus IS200t has problems
9 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Service brakes | 4 | 0 |
| Electrical system | 2 | 0 |
| Structure | 1 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 |
| Exterior lighting | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
2016 Lexus IS200t recalls and how many were fixed
No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.
2016 vs. every other IS200t 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 IS200t median. How we score
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- Caution
- Solid
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- Not rated
2016 Lexus IS200t safety ratings
2016 Lexus IS200T 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.
- Rollover: 5 stars (9.7% risk)
- Stability control: Standard
- Forward collision warning: Optional
- Lane departure warning: Optional
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2016 Lexus IS200t, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
What IS200t owners report
Recent service brakes complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
THE BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING REALLY BADLY. I GOT THEM CHECKED OUT AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD, THEY SAID THERE WAS SOME DIRT AND RUST IN THERE SO THEY CLEANED THAT UP. THEY STOPPED SQUEAKING FOR A DAY BUT NOW DOING IT AGAIN. I SEE OTHERS HERE WITH THE SIMILAR ISSUE.
THE VEHICLE ENGINE'S HAS ABNORMAL NOISE AT IDLE AND GRINDING NOISE DUE TO THE FAILURE OF VACUUM REGULATOR VALVES, IT COST THE VEHICLE LOSING POWER AT ANYTIME WHICH CAN RESULT DRIVERS GET INTO AN ACCIDENT. A RECALL SHOULD BE ISSUES DUE TO HIGH NUMBERS OF FAILURES OF THE COMPONENTS.
BROUGHT A LEXUS IS200T IN MAY 2016 6 MONTHS INTO HAVING THE CAR THE AC AND AUDIO SYSTEM COMPLETELY WENT DEAD. TOOK IT TO THE DEALER THEY STATED I HAD PLACED A COIN IN THE RADIO HENCE THE SYSTEM SHUTTING DOWN I HAD TO PAY TO REPLACE EVERYTHING. THEN 2 MONTHS LATER THE AC WENT AGAIN. TOOK IT IN AT…
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