The 2016 Lexus IS has 2 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and zero open safety recall campaigns recorded in the federal database. The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 2 reports (100% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 4 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl and 3.5l 6-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 21 to 26 MPG combined. Detailed NHTSA crash-test ratings are not available in the current AutoUtility dataset for this model year.
- • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 2 reports
- • Safety Recall Campaigns: 0 campaigns
- • Top Reported Defect Area: Fuel & Propulsion System (2 / 100%)
- • NHTSA Overall Safety Rating: Not rated by NHTSA
- • EPA Efficiency: 21–26 MPG (4 variants)
What is the fuel economy and range of the 2016 Lexus IS?
Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant
| Variant | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Highway | Combined | EV Range | Est. Annual Fuel Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 200t | 2L 4-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 22 MPG | 32 MPG | 26 MPG | — | $2,900 / yr |
| IS 350 | 3.5L 6-Cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 19 MPG | 28 MPG | 22 MPG | — | $3,450 / yr |
| IS 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
| IS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-Cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 MPG | 26 MPG | 21 MPG | — | $3,600 / yr |
What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2016 Lexus IS?
Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA 5-Star NCAP laboratory crash evaluations are not currently on file for the 2016 Lexus IS.
Not Specified and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Not Specified in official NHTSA records for tested 2016 Lexus IS models.
What defect complaints are reported for the 2016 Lexus IS?
Summary of 2 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)
Top Reported Problem Categories
Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA
Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.
View all 2016 Lexus IS problems & component breakdown (1 categories) →Are there open safety recalls on the 2016 Lexus IS?
Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA
No open safety recall campaigns are currently on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus IS.
View all 2016 Lexus IS recalls & campaign history (0 campaigns) →The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
- NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
- U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.
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