2016 LEXUS IS200T — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
5/5
Safety Rating
13
Owner Complaints
0
Recalls
9
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
The 2016 LEXUS IS200T has received a total of 13 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). It earned an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program crash tests. 9 technical service bulletins have been issued by Toyota Motor Corporation for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Service Brakes (4 complaints), Electrical System (2 complaints), and Unknown Or Other (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
There are no recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T. No Active Recalls
Owner Complaints for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
13 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Electrical System | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Unknown Or Other | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Exterior Lighting | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Structurebody | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tires | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
Tire size 225/45 R 14 Purchased four tires April 22, 2019 and had to replace one tire on August 5, 2021 due to not keeping air, which I wasn't told why. Then I was having the same problem with another tire and this time was shown what the tire looked like, which is splitting, separating on the inside wall. On October 23, 2022 ordered a new tire and had them check the remaining two tires and they were both splitting, separating on the inside wall as well, which I had to order two more tires October 27, 2022 and I still have plenty of tread left.
The contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS200T. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he noticed that the rear driver’s side speaker had water inside, causing an electrical short. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.
PASSENGER HEADLIGHT LED LOW BEAM STOPPED WORKING AT 3 YRS 11MONTHS POST CAR PURCHASE. DEALER REPLACE HEADLAMP ASSEMBLY UNDER WARRANTY, LED ECM ALSO FOUND NOT WORKING WITH NEW HEADLAMP ASSY. SIMILARLY THE DRIVER SIDE HIGH BEAM STRTED TO FADE AND DIAGNOSTIC FROM THE DEALER IS THAT IT WILL NEED TO BE REPLACED. THESE HEADLAMPS ASSEMBLY ARE COMPLETELY SEALED, WHICH MEANS THAT IF THE LED FAILS THE WHOLE ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE REPLACED ( ~$1,100 ). MY CAR IS ABOUT TO GET THE SECOND HEADLAMP REPLACED , THIS TIME NOT UNDER WARRANTY.
THE BRAKES ARE SQUEAKING REALLY BADLY. I GOT THEM CHECKED OUT AND EVERYTHING LOOKED GOOD, THEY SAID THERE WAS SOME DIRT AND RUST IN THERE SO THEY CLEANED THAT UP. THEY STOPPED SQUEAKING FOR A DAY BUT NOW DOING IT AGAIN. I SEE OTHERS HERE WITH THE SIMILAR ISSUE.
CLEAR COAT CHIPPING LEADING TO PAINT CHIPS AND FADING COLOR OF PAINT
Safety Rating for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
The 2016 LEXUS IS200T received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program (NCAP).
| Test Category | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Frontal Crash | ★★★★☆ (4/5) |
| Side Crash | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
| Rollover | ★★★★★ (5/5) |
Safety ratings are based on controlled crash tests conducted by NHTSA. A 5-star rating indicates the highest level of occupant protection.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
Toyota Motor Corporation has issued 9 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
L-SB-0153-17 — ENGINE
TSB: Some 2015 ? 2017 model year NX 200t and 2016 ? 2017 model year GS 200t, IS 200t, and RC 200t vehicles equipped with the 8AR engine may exhibit a rocking (forward and back) sensation that can be felt between 30 and 70 mph under steady moderate/high throttle input....
GLD_REGION LETTE — EQUIPMENT
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...
GLD_DEALER LETTE — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
DEALER 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-0031-15 Rev1 — EQUIPMENT
LSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage conditions. Long-term storage and affect a vehicle's systems and components. Any problems that are found should be...
L-TT-0193-15 — ENGINE
"TT: TMS HAS DISCOVERED THE CURRENT ENGINE ACTIVE TEST CONTROL THE INJECTION MODE IS NOT OPERATING AS DESIRED WHEN CONTROLLING THE DIRECT INJECTORS MANUALLY ON 2GR-FKS OR 8AR-FTS ENGINES. WHEN DIRECT INJECTION IS STARTED AND THEN STOPPED USING THE ACTIVE TEST, CURRENT ECU LOGIC DOES NOT TURN OFF THE DIRECT...
L-SB-0039-15 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
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).
L-SB-0040-15 — EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TSB: The front license plate mounting bracket and two self-tapping screws for the 2016 model year IS 200t/300/350 are placed in the luggage compartment of the vehicle at the assembly plant. For states that require a front license plate, install the bracket and bolts on the bumper cover during Pre-Delivery...
L-SB-0042-15 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TSB: To minimize battery discharge during transportation and storage, the DCC fuse (30A) has been removed at the assembly plant and temporarily stored in the blank space of the fuse block in the engine compartment. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), reinstall the DCC fuse into its original location.
L-SB-0037-15 — WHEELS
The front wheel opening 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 on the vehicle dusing Pre-Delivery Service (PDS).
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 LEXUS IS200T
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the LEXUS IS200T
- 2016 LEXUS IS200T (current)
- 2017 LEXUS IS200T — 9 complaints
Other LEXUS Models
- LEXUS ES350 — 1,531 total complaints
- LEXUS RX — 1,154 total complaints
- LEXUS RX350 — 1,065 total complaints
- LEXUS IS 250 — 938 total complaints
- LEXUS ES300 — 862 total complaints
- LEXUS RX300 — 849 total complaints
- LEXUS ES — 817 total complaints
- LEXUS IS — 765 total complaints