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2016 Lexus ES350 problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Lexus ES350 is brakes. Its complaint count is close to a typical ES350 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
76/100
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
1
Service bulletins
141
Worst area
Brakes
Fuel economy
24mpg

The worst 2016 Lexus ES350 problems

Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.

Problems by type

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  • Brakes
    3
  • Acceleration
    2
  • Airbags
    2
  • Driver assistance
    2
  • Electrical
    2
  • Engine
    2
  • Body
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Suspension
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Specific symptoms reported on the 2016 Lexus ES350

Sunroof shattered 6

Recalls 1

Electronic stability control (ESC)Reported April 7, 2016 · 16,656 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1‑800‑331‑4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

Recall number 16V198000 · Recall details

See all 1 recalls for the 2016 Lexus ES350

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Lexus ES350 141

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

See all 141 bulletins for the 2016 Lexus ES350

2016 Lexus ES350 fuel economy

Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
3.5L 6‑cylFWD213124

What 2016 Lexus ES350 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed May 4, 2022 · Steering, Suspension · RI

Steering wheel vibrations after 65 MPH is reach, more noticeable when vehicle has reached the speed and cruising. Had tires rebalanced and rotated and issue still persists. The vibration feels like when a wheel lock is loose or missing.

Filed Apr 7, 2022 · Body · AZ

2016 Lexus ES350 with the 2nd row sunroof. While driving the car the front sunroof shattered without cause, sending glass pieces into the cabin creating a very dangerous situation. This appears to be a problem that has happened many times before as there are many people that have talked about this issue. Lexus denied fault.

Filed Dec 22, 2021 · WI

Effective in 2022 all cellular carriers are upgrading to 5G. With this transition a majority of vehicles will no longer be able to use their vehicles emergency crash response systems. In my 2016 Lexus ES350 the Emergency SOS system utilizes 3G cellular service which will be turned off in 2022 making an automated call in the event of a crash impossible. The DOT needs to block this measure as owners of vehicles should not be forced to purchase a newer vehicle simply for emergency services.

Filed Jul 5, 2021 · GA

At 1 p.m. July 5, 2021, I was driving on the expressway on a short trip from home (about 5 miles). Temperature outside was 83 degrees, inside car 70 degrees. No overpasses, nearby cars, or debris noted from roadway. We heard a loud explosion. Seeing no other vehicles, feeling nothing wrong with the tires, or broken mirrors, I cracked open the moon roof slightly and noticed shattered glass. Fortunately, we had the interior moon roof flap of the vehicle closed which prevented the shards from falling on us. There was no warning that this would happen. As it is a holiday, I am awaiting a response from both the insurance company and the dealership. You will note the "upward" explosion that would not be typical of an object coming from the road. We noted nothing from the road or sky (partly cloudy day).

Filed Apr 5, 2021 · Engine · NY

I bought used 2016 lexus es350, miles 84000, and after a month I heard rattling noise from right side of engine. Most likely from water pump pully.

Filed Oct 29, 2020 · 35,000 miles · NY

On feb. 25, 2020 at approximately 7 am I was driving along a local route in hicksville, ny in my 2016 lexus es 350 traveling approx. 40 MPH. All of a sudden I heard what sounded like a gunshot. The next thing I knew I heard glass rattling around on my roof. I pulled over and noticed that my sunroof (panoramic roof) had shattered into 1 thousand pieces.

Filed Oct 7, 2020 · 66,000 miles · GA

On october 7 at approximately 5 am I was driving on interstate 285 eastbound in atlanta georgia. I was driving my 2016 lexus es 350. I was traveling at a speed of approximately 75 miles an hour. All of a sudden I heard what sounded like a gunshot. The next thing I knew I heard glass rattling around on my roof. I pulled over and noticed that my sunroof had shattered into 1 million pieces

Filed Jul 15, 2019 · Airbags, Brakes · 24,000 miles · WI · crash

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus es350. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25-30 MPH, the brake pedal was depressed and failed to slow or stop the vehicle. The vehicle crashed into the rear of another vehicle. The air bags failed to deploy. A police report was filed. There was no injuries sustained by either drivers. The vehicle was towed to an auto body shop to be repaired. Lexus of milwaukee located at 1433 w silver spring dr, milwaukee, wi 53209, (414) 386-5749, was contacted by phone and questioned about possible recalls for which the vehicle might have been subjected to. The contact was informed that the vehicle had been repaired under the federal safety agency campaign number: 16v198000 (service brakes, hydraulic, electronic stability control) sometime in 2017. The manufacturer was not contacted or informed of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 24,000. *dt 'parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).'

Filed Apr 12, 2019 · 28,000 miles · MS

Thin windshield. Windshield must be extremely thin. I bought a certified lexus oct 2016. Windshield cracked starting from left black border around windshield. Safelite replaced it. 6 days later, driving down the highway and it cracked in the same place starting from the black border. No rocks hit it. I have been driving 35 years and never replaced a windshield. Now 2 in 6 days. Something isn't right lexus.

Filed Mar 14, 2019 · Visibility · 31,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus es350. While the vehicle was parked and unoccupied, the sun roof exploded and glass shattered outside of the vehicle. The side cover was closed due to the failure. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.

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Questions about the 2016 Lexus ES350

Is the 2016 Lexus ES350 reliable?

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2016 Lexus ES350, close to a typical ES350 model year.

What is the 2016 Lexus ES350 year score?

The 2016 Lexus ES350 scores 76 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus ES350: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus ES350?

Brakes, with 3 complaints. Next is acceleration (2).

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus ES350 have?

1 recall, covering electronic stability control (esc).

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus ES350 get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Lexus ES350 range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (3.5L 6-cyl, FWD) gets 21 city and 31 highway.

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