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2016 Lexus IS: problems, recalls and fuel economy
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Owners have filed 21 complaints about the 2016 Lexus IS with NHTSA, and it has 0 recalls. We don't rate it yet: a rating needs sales figures to turn complaints into rates.
Owner complaints
21
filed with NHTSA
Recalls
0
on record
Fuel economy
26 mpg
best version, EPA combined
Fuel, 5 years
$7,846
12,000 mi a year, $3.40/gal
What owners complain about most
Engines and fuel economy
| Version | Drive | Combined |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 26 mpg |
| Automatic (S8), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | Rear-Wheel Drive | 22 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
| Automatic (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L | All-Wheel Drive | 21 mpg |
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
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Other years of the Lexus IS
| Year | Reliability |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Not rated yet |
| 2025 | Not rated yet |
| 2024 | Not rated yet |
| 2023 | Not rated yet |
| 2022 | Not rated yet |
| 2021 | Not rated yet |
| 2020 | Not rated yet |
| 2019 | Not rated yet |
| 2018 | Not rated yet |
| 2017 | Not rated yet |
| 2016 | Not rated yet |
| 2015 | Not rated yet |
Questions people ask
What problems does the 2016 Lexus IS have?
Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA: brakes (5), electrical system (3), wheels & tires (3). We don't rate it yet, so this count isn't a reliability score: popular cars get more complaints.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus IS have?
None on record with NHTSA.
What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus IS get?
Up to 26 mpg combined (EPA), depending on the engine.