2016 Lexus Is200t problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Service Brakes (3) · Wheels (1) · Tires (1)
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (138)
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.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Technical In · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · KLG Dealer Packa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: limited service campaign klg expired december 01, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Technical · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
ti: 19le05 expired december 1, 2022
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2022-12-01 · 19LE05 Dealer Pa · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
dp: customer support program 19le05 expired december 1, 2022.
Equipment 2022-04-13 · Safety Recall 22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
lexus safety recall and service campaign - technician certification requirements 4.13.2022
Air Bags 2022-02-24 · L-SB-0004-22 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
tsb: some 2005 ? 2022 model year lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell 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 guideline
Showing the 6 most recent of 138 bulletins. Search all of them free at nhtsa.gov.
What owners report
2022-11-14 · Tires“tire size 225/45 r 14 purchased four tires april 22, 2019 and had to replace one tire on august 5, 2021 due to not keeping air, which i wasn't told why. then i was having the same problem with another tire and this time was shown what the tire looked like, which is splitting, separating on the inside wall. on october 23, 2022 ordered a new tire an…”
2022-09-27 · Electrical System · 132,000 mi“the contact owns a 2016 lexus is200t. the contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he noticed that the rear driver’s side speaker had water inside, causing an electrical short. the contact stated no warning light was illuminated. the contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the body shop. the vehi…”
2021-02-02 · Exterior Lighting · 51,000 mi“passenger headlight led low beam stopped working at 3 yrs 11months post car purchase. dealer replace headlamp assembly under warranty, led ecm also found not working with new headlamp assy. similarly the driver side high beam strted to fade and diagnostic from the dealer is that it will need to be replaced. these headlamps assembly are completely…”
2021-01-15 · Service Brakes“the brakes are squeaking really badly. i got them checked out and everything looked good, they said there was some dirt and rust in there so they cleaned that up. they stopped squeaking for a day but now doing it again. i see others here with the similar issue.…”
2020-10-26 · Unknown Or Other · 59,000 mi“clear coat chipping leading to paint chips and fading color of paint…”
2018-02-12 · Service Brakes · 32,000 mi“the vehicle engine's has abnormal noise at idle and grinding noise due to the failure of vacuum regulator valves, it cost the vehicle losing power at anytime which can result drivers get into an accident. a recall should be issues due to high numbers of failures of the components.…”
2018-01-26 · Unknown Or Other · 9 mi“due to the cool weather in houston, texas. the sunroof glass is cracked. i noticed it after the weather is getting warmer & while i am driving it , i opened the sunroof window the glass broken of to pieces. this is unsafe, the dealer said it's not defected, i know the answered ahead already.…”
2017-07-19 · Wheels · 27,000 mi“brought a lexus is200t in may 2016 6 months into having the car the ac and audio system completely went dead. took it to the dealer they stated i had placed a coin in the radio hence the system shutting down i had to pay to replace everything. then 2 months later the ac went again. took it in at the one year mark the car needs tyres, brakes, trotle…”
2017-03-21 · Service Brakes · 900 mi“tl* the contact owns a 2016 lexus is200t. while driving at any speed, the contact heard squeaking sounds from the brakes when the brake pedal was depressed. the dealer stated that if the brakes were replaced, it would not resolve the issue due to the material used for the brake pads on the 2016 lexus f-sport models. the manufacturer was not notifie…”
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.