NHTSA vehicle safety data

2016 Lexus IS 300 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2016 Lexus IS 300 has no NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Lexus dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2016 Lexus IS 300, plus NCAP crash-test ratings. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

2016 Lexus IS 300 owner complaints

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus IS 300, describing incidents dated September 18, 2018 to January 25, 2022.

Most-cited components

  • Electrical System 1 complaint
  • Service Brakes 1 complaint
  • Tires 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #11466105 · Filed

    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. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who reprogrammed the software however, the…

  • ODI #11455335 · Filed

    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. When winter came along and as it got colder out I notice that when I get up in the morning and cold start the car and when I put it on drive and pressed on my brakes there will be a…

  • ODI #11256476 · Filed

    TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS IS 300 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE: 225/40/R18 (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TREADS WERE WORN DOWN. DOLAN LEXUS (7175 S…

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NHTSA defect investigations

NHTSA's investigations file lists the 2016 Lexus IS 300 in 1 investigation. A listed model year means only that an investigation names it; it says nothing about any particular vehicle. An open investigation is not a finding that a safety defect exists, and NHTSA can close one without a recall.

Open and recently closed NHTSA defect investigations
NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus IS 300 as of November 3, 2026. New recalls can be issued at any time, so check the specific VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before buying.

Other Lexus IS 300 model years

Check your 2016 Lexus IS 300 VIN

Not every recall applies to every VIN in a given year. Enter the 17-character VIN from your Lexus IS 300 at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether your specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.

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