One of the most dependable sedans
The 2016 ES has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold.
Updated November 2026 · based on 28 owner complaints and 1 recalls
48 17% below the ES average
1 free to fix at a dealer
Every ES year compared
Owner complaints per 100,000 cars sold. Lower is better. The newest years have had less time to collect complaints, so they are marked too new to judge.
Top problems and what they cost
Scattered complaints
No single repeat fault stands out.
Fix: Diagnosis $100 to $200
Other
Recalls
Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Complaints by part
Before you buy a 2016 Lexus ES
- Check by VIN for open recalls.A recall is a safety fix the carmaker must do for free, even for later owners. Typing the 17-character VIN (on the dashboard and driver door) into nhtsa.gov/recalls shows any that were never done. Codes like 18V332 are recall numbers.The 2016 ES has 1 recall on record, listed below.
Questions
Is the 2016 Lexus ES reliable?
One of the most dependable sedans. The 2016 ES has about 50 complaints per 100,000 sold.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus ES have?
1 recall. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer, even for later owners. Enter the VIN on the free government recall lookup to see which are still open on a specific car.
What are the most common 2016 Lexus ES problems?
Scattered complaints.
Crash rating shown for the 2016 Lexus ES300H 4 DR FWD. Repair costs are typical U.S. ranges for parts and labor, not quotes. How we score.