Model year 2016 · Compact Cars

2016 Lexus IS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus IS at 21–26 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 15 owner complaints for this model year. Its best NHTSA overall crash-test rating is 5 out of 5 stars.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

21–26

NHTSA overall rating

5/5

Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

NHTSA lists this vehicle as IS 300, IS F, IS200T.

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2016 Lexus IS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus IS, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Lexus IS in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2016 Lexus IS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2016 Lexus IS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
IS 200t2.0L 4-cyl turboAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium22/32/26 mpg$3,150345
IS 300 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900415
IS 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/28/22 mpg$3,750396
IS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900415

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2016 Lexus IS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2016 Lexus IS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Lexus IS200T 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Optional
2016 Lexus IS200T 4 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Optional
2016 Lexus IS300 4 DR AWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Optional
2016 Lexus IS300 4 DR RWD5 stars4 stars5 stars5 stars9.7%Optional

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2016 Lexus IS owner complaints

Owners have filed 15 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus IS, most recently on Mar 23, 2026. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 3 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Lexus IS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Service brakes5
Electrical system3
Fuel/propulsion system2
Structure: Body2
Tires2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Engine1
Exterior lighting1
Wheels1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus IS model years

Lexus IS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 IS22 mpg01—
2025 IS20–25 mpg015/5
2024 IS20–25 mpg015/5
2023 IS20–25 mpg055/5
2022 IS20–25 mpg155/5
2021 IS22–25 mpg035/5
2020 IS21–24 mpg085/5
2019 IS21–24 mpg295/5
2018 IS22–26 mpg195/5
2017 IS21–26 mpg2215/5
2015 IS21–24 mpg09—

All Lexus IS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Lexus models

2016 Lexus CT2016 Lexus ES2016 Lexus GS2016 Lexus GX2016 Lexus LS2016 Lexus LX2016 Lexus NX2016 Lexus RC2016 Lexus RC F2016 Lexus RX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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