Model year 2016 · Midsize Cars

2016 Lexus LS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus LS at 18–20 mpg combined across 5 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 6 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

18–20

NHTSA overall rating

—

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 LS460.

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 LS recalls

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

No recalls are listed for the 2016 Lexus LS 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 LS 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 LS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
LS 4604.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350460
LS 460 AWD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg$4,550486
LS 460 L4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350460
LS 460 L AWD4.6L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium16/23/18 mpg$4,550486
LS 600h L5.0L 8-cyl hybridCVT (8 modes)All-Wheel DrivePremium19/23/20 mpg$4,100431

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 LS 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 LS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2016 Lexus LS460 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2016 Lexus LS460 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2016 Lexus LS460L 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2016 Lexus LS460L 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Optional
2016 Lexus LS600HL 4 DR AWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—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 LS owner complaints

Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus LS, most recently on Mar 23, 2023. 1 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 2 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2016 Lexus LS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Engine2
Unknown or other2
Air bags1
Electrical system1
Fuel/propulsion system1
Steering1
Tires1

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 LS model years

Lexus LS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2026 LS21 mpg———
2025 LS21–25 mpg33—
2024 LS21–25 mpg20—
2023 LS21–25 mpg21—
2022 LS21–25 mpg10—
2021 LS21–28 mpg26—
2020 LS21–28 mpg20—
2019 LS21–28 mpg47—
2018 LS21–28 mpg419—
2017 LS18–19 mpg02—
2015 LS18–20 mpg17—

All Lexus LS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2016 Lexus models

2016 Lexus CT2016 Lexus ES2016 Lexus GS2016 Lexus GX2016 Lexus IS2016 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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