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2016 Lexus LS problems

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

Fewer complaintsAmong the best years of this model
Owner complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service bulletins
57
Worst area
Airbags
Fuel economy
18-20mpg

The worst 2016 Lexus LS problems

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

  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1

Problems by type

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  • Airbags
    1
  • Electrical
    1
  • Engine
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Steering
    1
  • Tires
    1

Recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Lexus LS 57

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

See all 57 bulletins for the 2016 Lexus LS

2016 Lexus LS fuel economy

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

EngineDriveCityHighwayCombined
5.0L 8‑cyl HybridAWD192320
4.6L 8‑cylRWD162419
4.6L 8‑cylAWD162318

What 2016 Lexus LS owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Mar 23, 2023 · Airbags · 122,000 miles · TX · crash · 2 injuries

The contact owns a 2016 Lexus LS. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, the vehicle crashed into the rear end of a commercial truck. During the crash, both the front driver-side and passenger-side air bags failed to deploy. The driver sustained a fractured lumbar vertebra and the front passenger sustained chest and upper torso injuries. The passenger was transported to the nearby hospital. A police report was taken at the scene. The vehicle was driven back to the home. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was contacted regarding the incident. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 122,000. The contact stated that the part of the seatbelt that goes over the shoulders failed to engage during the time of the accident which caused injury.

Filed Jan 11, 2023 · Electrical, Steering · VA

Electronic Power Steering System Failure. Currently at Dealership for repair. Loss of steering while driving could have caused serious harm. Fortunately, the failure occurred at startup time in driveway at home. Dealer has confirmed the Electronic Power Steering System failure. Currently only Dealer has inspected failed component. I had a Maintenance Service Required alert prior to Steering Failure. Dealer performed 50K maintenance, replaced battery, alignment, and VA State inspection on 01/04/2023. After driving car back home, 12 miles later, the Electronic Power Steering failed.

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Tires · GA

On march 17, 2022, I purchased 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 car tires (245/45R19/XL 102V) for my Lexus LS460. From the attached photos you can see how soft the rubber is as tested with a Durometer Meter reading of 54 compared to 64.5 Meter on the replaced Michelin Radial MXV.4 tire. Never had a single problem with the MXV.4 tires. Those tires came with the Lexus and had a hard rubber ridge just above the rim which protects these tires from damage. I don't remember ever running into a curb with the CrossClimate2 tires that caused the damage to the tire. The scuffing of the rim wheel is due to tall curbs, narrow tires, narrow drive ways and the driver of course. The CrossClimate2 tire was on the front driver side and usually never is a problem with contact with the curb, these rims have been rotated many times and show curb scuffing. The 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 rubber is very very soft and should have a protective edge to the tire and harder rubber like the Michelin Radial MXV.4 tires, there is no protection as is the case with the Radial X. I spoke to Michelin help desk twice and only received a directive, talk to your dealer. I purchased these tires from Amazon Business and had Walmart install the tires. I checked the Durometer on two of the CrossClimate2 tires still on the auto and the Durometer reading is not consistent on the rubber hardness, telling me there is a problem in manufacturing and quality control. The 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 tires are defective in manufacture and design and I would not recommend them 100%. As soon as I saw the slit in the tire I went to a Tire Dealer who said that the tire could rapture, so I removed the CrossClimate2 tire and replaced it with the spare, Michelin Radial MXV.4 on August 26, 2022.

Filed Mar 23, 2021 · TX

I own this car in canada ontario since november2018. Carfax history report shows an exact specification and VIN on a car registered in bee cave texas. The car in the USA started showing in march 2019. I called USA police and the officer found the car carrying my canadian car VIN. This is a stolen car had my VIN put on it. Nobody is taking action as this USA car was not reported stolen. The officer said that he did not check the other parts if they carry the same VIN. I spoke to USA lexus and stephanie said we have not to many information about this VIN because it is a canadian car. So what are you waiting for? Stolen car with my car VIN!!!!!for the dafety of your citizen this is a crime to steal vehicle identity from different country. I am even sending you the shop the us cloned car went to for services.

Filed Nov 12, 2020 · Engine, Fuel system · CA

When driving my 2016 ls460 that only has 48k miles, going on to 2nd or 3rd gear it lags, I believe it's the fuel pump. It can cause a accident..

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Questions about the 2016 Lexus LS

Is the 2016 Lexus LS reliable?

Owners have filed 5 complaints about the 2016 Lexus LS, fewer than a typical LS model year.

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

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

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus LS have?

No recalls on record.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus LS get?

Official estimates for the 2016 Lexus LS range from 18 to 20 mpg combined. The most efficient version (5.0L 8-cyl hybrid, AWD) gets 19 city and 23 highway.

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