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2016 Lexus IS 250 problems

The most common problem on the 2016 Lexus IS 250 is airbags. It has fewer complaints than a typical IS 250 model year.

Typical yearClose to a typical year
Year score
95/100
Owner complaints
1
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
68
Worst area
Airbags

The worst 2016 Lexus IS 250 problems

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

  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Driver assistance
    1
  • Visibility
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Lexus IS 250 68

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

See all 68 bulletins for the 2016 Lexus IS 250

What 2016 Lexus IS 250 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Sep 6, 2016 · Airbags, Body · LA

I have been on a 3 year wait list for lexus to replace my dash and door panels among other recalls I live in louisiana my car is now totaled I live in gonzales la and lost everything due to the flood it really upsets me knowing that not only my lexus parts were melting on myself and my child I also have a latex allergy now I get book value for a car and that's one less vehicle lexus has to fix I should be given the value of the replacement parts driving a unsafe vehicle with so many defects I have contacted im insurance company and was told to contact lexus ha I've tried that before but I've paid for a vehicle that melted on me and my disabled child for years this is wrong on so many levels and the latest airbag recall but to lexus I am just another number so do I contact a attorney for what's rightfully owed to me by lexus ? Thank you [xxx] information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

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Questions about the 2016 Lexus IS 250

Is the 2016 Lexus IS 250 reliable?

Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2016 Lexus IS 250, fewer than a typical IS 250 model year.

What is the 2016 Lexus IS 250 year score?

The 2016 Lexus IS 250 scores 95 out of 100 (good). The score compares it with the other model years of the Lexus IS 250: 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 IS 250?

Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is body (1).

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus IS 250 have?

No recalls on record.

What year does the Lexus IS 250 have bad airbags?

The Lexus IS 250 model years with the most airbags complaints are 2007 (52 complaints), 2006 (46 complaints) and 2008 (38 complaints).

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