2016 Lexus ES problems and complaints
Owners have filed 9 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus ES. The most-reported areas: Unknown Or Other (5), Service Brakes (2), Steering (1).
Key takeaways
- 9 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.
- 2 involve a crash, 0 a fire, 1 reported injury.
- Complaints are unverified owner reports; recalls are confirmed defects.
| Component | Complaints | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown Or Other | 5 | 56% |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 22% |
| Steering | 1 | 11% |
| Suspension | 1 | 11% |
| Air Bags | 1 | 11% |
| Power Train | 1 | 11% |
| Engine | 1 | 11% |
| Tires | 1 | 11% |
One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
Latest complaints, as filed
Owner-written and unverified by NHTSA.
Steering,suspension,air Bags - filed 2026-07-10
On May 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on its own. This spontaneous mechanical failure caused the vehicle to immediately and violently veer to the right, renderi...
Service Brakes - filed 2026-04-28
The brake actuator and/or brake booster pump assembly failed on my 2016 Lexus ES300h. This is a known issues for this vehicle's braking system and results in a sudden loss of power braking assistance. The failure requires increased pedal pressure and eventually brkaing failure, creating a significant safety hazard an...
Unknown Or Other - filed 2026-02-18
While driving at highway speeds on Interstate and without warning my standard size sunroof exploded. This event caused loud noise and shattered glass. I was not under overpass or around any other vehicles. This event caused immediate panic due to noise and not understanding what occurred until a visual inspection was ...
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Complaints are reports filed by owners with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. NHTSA publishes them without verifying them, and counts rise with how many cars were sold, so compare years of the same model rather than different models. Crash ratings are NHTSA's own 5-Star Safety Ratings results.