2016 Lexus Es problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (2) · Tires (1) · Suspension (1)
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Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (13)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Structure:body 2025-12-15 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev2 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2026 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Electrical System 2025-06-13 · L-SB-0043-23 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
the air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. the procedures outlined in this service bulletin aid in locating, inspecting, and repairing refrigerant leaks.
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2025-02-07 · L-SB-0017-19 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2010 – 2026 model year lexus vehicles may exhibit paint stains after the removal of rapgard™. the paint stains may appear to be under the clear coat but are usually under wrinkles in the rapgard™. the wrinkles may trap water and cause the paint to stain from the trapped moisture, especially on
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Structure:body 2024-07-29 · L-SB-0030-24 Rev1 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
some 2005 – 2024 lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty odor is present. follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. the purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures
Showing the 6 most recent of 13 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2026-07-10 · Suspension · 💥 crash“on may 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on its own. this spontaneous mechanical failure caused the vehicle to immediately and violently veer to the right, rendering the steering ineffective an…”
2026-04-28 · Service Brakes“the brake actuator and/or brake booster pump assembly failed on my 2016 lexus es300h. this is a known issues for this vehicle's braking system and results in a sudden loss of power braking assistance. the failure requires increased pedal pressure and eventually brkaing failure, creating a significant safety hazard and increasing the risk of colli…”
2026-02-18 · Unknown Or Other“while driving at highway speeds on interstate and without warning my standard size sunroof exploded. this event caused loud noise and shattered glass. i was not under overpass or around any other vehicles. this event caused immediate panic due to noise and not understanding what occurred until a visual inspection was conducted roadside. the vehic…”
2026-02-06 · Unknown Or Other“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 is completely shattered but it looked like it exploded from the inside out. my sunroof was closed the cover was shit and i have no idea what would have caused it. i asked the driver that was directly…”
2025-04-01 · Unknown Or Other“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 miles. in february 2025, less than three years and roughly 56,000 miles later, i was informed by the same lexus dealership during a routine service that the exact same issue—leaking from the timing cover…”
2025-01-07 · Service Brakes · 131,000 mi · 💥 crash“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 the vehicle unintentionally accelerated which caused the front driver's side of the vehicle to crash into another vehicle. there was severe cosmetic damage however, no injuries was sustained. the air ba…”
2024-08-28 · Tires · 100,000 mi“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 that while driving 60 mph, the vehicle was vibrating abnormally. the contact pulled over and called roadside assistance. the roadside assistance technician made the contact aware of a blowout of the …”
2023-07-18 · Unknown Or Other“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 driver and passenger sides.…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.