2016 LEXUS IS 300 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data

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N/A

Safety Rating

3

Owner Complaints

0

Recalls

NO ACTIVE RECALLS

13

Service Bulletins

0

Investigations

Overview of the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

The 2016 LEXUS IS 300 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). 13 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Electrical System (1 complaint), Service Brakes (1 complaint), and Tires (1 complaint).

Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300. No Active Recalls

Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.

Most Recent Complaints

#11466105 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | | 100,000 miles
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS300. The contact stated that the instrument panel continued to display an electrical short that flashed the lights and emitted a loud sound from the radio for the system to be reset. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer who reprogrammed the software however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that the failure was happening more frequently. The contact returned the vehicle to the dealer who stated that the front display and radio needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.
#11455335 | SERVICE BRAKES | | N/A miles
When I bought this car in 2019, I bought it in the summer time so I didn't hear anything so I bought the car. When winter came along and as it got colder out I notice that when I get up in the morning and cold start the car and when I put it on drive and pressed on my brakes there will be a squeeking noise coming from the brake...I told Madison of Lexus about this and they say it's just the brake dust..as time goes by It keeps on doing it more and more often. I told Madison of Lexus about it and they want me to go in to fix the problem. I went in and they say they look at it. so it turns out that they have to order the part. I forgot what the part was called. I waited for my warrenty check up and I even called them the day before I went in to the shop to have it fix and the people that fix car told me over the phone that yes the part for my brakes are in. So I went in and after they were done with the car I ask the technician or who was fixing my car to see if they got my brakes fix. He told me that he didn't even touch the brakes because they have fix it last time I was there. I try explaining my whole suggestion with him but all he said was they fix it last time and that's it. I came home again with same problem. I live in la crosse wi and I go to Madison. So they been dodging me about my brakes. Now it's 2022 and I'm stuck with the same problem but now it don't happen on cold start only. Now it's every time when I press on my brakes that the nosie comes on. I try changing my brakes pads but same thing happen. I haven't try buying new rotor. But EVERY time I press on my brakes it squeeks now. Even in the summer. Lexus won't do anything about it. I read online and alot of people have the same problem like me. And turst me it's not the brake dust I'm 200% sure about it. You guys should really take a look into this and help me out. I'll even send a video of it when I brake if you need me to send it to you guys. please help I been dealing with this 3 long years.
#11256476 | TIRES | | 31,300 miles
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2016 LEXUS IS 300 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TURANZA ALL SEASON TIRES, SIZE: 225/40/R18 (NA). WHILE THE CONTACT WAS PERFORMING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE ON THE VEHICLE, HE NOTICED THAT THE INSIDE OF THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE FRONT TIRE TREADS WERE WORN DOWN. DOLAN LEXUS (7175 S VIRGINIA ST, RENO, NV 89511) STATED THAT THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO NORMAL WEAR, AND THE TIRES BECAME WORN DOWN QUICKLY. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT HE WOULD GET LESS THAN 15,000 MILES ON THE TIRES. THE TIRES WERE NOT CHANGED. ONE YEAR LATER, WHILE PERFORMING ANOTHER OIL CHANGE, THE CONTACT NOTICED THAT THE INNER TIRES WERE BALD. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN BACK TO THE DEALER, BUT THE CAUSE OF THE FAILURE WAS NOT DETERMINED. THE CONTACT RESEARCHED THE FAILURE ON THE INTERNET AND FOUND THAT THE FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING WAS FLOATING. AS A RESULT, THE TIRE MOVED INWARD AND BECAME BALD QUICKLY. THE LEXUS MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE AND REFERRED THE CONTACT TO BRIDGESTONE. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER (BRIDGESTONE) WAS CONTACTED AND STATED THERE WERE NO KNOWN FAILURES WITH THE TIRE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 31,300. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 5,600.

Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 LEXUS IS 300 in its New Car Assessment Program.

Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 13 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.

L-TT-0222-17 — EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER

TT: During previous air conditioning service, leakage prevention agent (A/C stop leak) may have been added to the A/C system. Adding stop leak products to the A/C system is not a recommended or approved Lexus repair process. During A/C service, moisture enters the A/C system, and can react with the...

L-SB-0014-08_Rev — STRUCTURE:BODY

TSB: REVISION NOTICE March 22, 2017 Rev2: ? Applicability has been updated to include 2016-2017 model year Lexus vehicles. ? February 11, 2015 Rev1: Applicability has been updated to include 2006 ? 2015 model year Lexus vehicles. On some vehicles, when Rapgard? is removed, the paint may have a stained...

GLD_TI_SAFETY CO — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS: THE SUBJECT VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY CONNECT, WHICH ALLOWS DRIVERS TO CONTACT THE LEXUS 24/7 RESPONSE CENTER AT THE TOUCH OF A BUTTON. LEXUS HAS IDENTIFIED THAT THE SAFETY CONNECT SYSTEM IN THE SUBJECT VEHICLES HAS BECOME DISABLED DUE TO AN UNPLANNED EXPIRATION OF THE MOBILE IDENTIFICATION...

GLD_Region Lette — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Region email: The subject vehicles are equipped with Safety Connect, which allows drivers to contact the Lexus 24/7 response center at the touch of a button. Lexus has identified that the Safety Connect System in the subject vehicles has become disabled due to an unplanned expiration of the Mobile Identification...

LSB-0030-15 Rev1 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

LSB: 2016 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with factory installed XM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the XM Satellite Radio is activated and ready for use.

LSB000816 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Battery Maintenance During PDS

LSB000816 — EQUIPMENT

Battery Maintenance During PDS

L-SB-0061-15 — EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)

LSB: 2016 model year IS 200t, 300, 350 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

L-SB-0061-15 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:INTERIOR

LSB: 2016 model year IS 200t, 300, 350 vehicles are equipped with a compass in the rear view mirror. Use the following procedure to complete initial calibration of the compass during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

L-SB-0039-15 — WHEELS

TSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 6 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly plant to avoid damage in transit. Install the front wheel opening extension pads to the vehicle during Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).

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NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS IS 300

There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.

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