2016 Model Year

Lexus ES

NHTSA Complaints & Reliability Data

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Complaints
7
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Severe
1

Recent Complaints

Latest owner reports

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2026

On 2/3/2026 i was sitting at a light and out of no where i heard a bang or what sounded like a explosion i get out of the car and my panoramic sunroof...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 2026

While driving at highway speeds on Interstate and without warning my standard size sunroof exploded. This event caused loud noise and shattered glass...

Brakes Crash
Jul 2025

The contact owned a 2016 Lexus ES. The contact stated while at a stop sign, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the brakes failed to engage and th...

POWER TRAIN,UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE
Jan 2025

In April 2022, the timing cover seal on my 2016 Lexus ES 350 was replaced due to a leak. This was completed under warranty at approximately 84,785 mil...

Tires
Aug 2024

The contact owns a 2016 Lexus ES350 equipped with General Tires, Tire Line: ReliaTrek, Tire Size: 225/45/R18, DOT Number: VY4FWJ85. The contact stated...

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 2024

Pearl white paint peeling

UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jul 2023

Front door locking mechanisms fail over time making it dangerous to open doors and leave it parked in public areas. Door lock actuators failed on both...

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Data updated: March 5, 2026

Summary

The 2016 Lexus ES has 7 complaints and 0 recalls on record. The most commonly reported issue is UNKNOWN OR OTHER. 1 crash-related incidents have been reported.

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