Model year guide

2016 Lexus es350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus es350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 1 on record.

2016 Lexus es350 at a glance

Safety recalls1
Owner complaints21
Combined24 mpg

Free: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Lexus es350 recalls 1

Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock/traction Control/electronic Limited Slip NHTSA Campaign #16V198000 · 07/04/2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could resu…

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

Source: U.S. NHTSA. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Lexus es350 common problems

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA. These are the most-reported areas in a sample of the most recent — and what to check before you buy.

Air Bags
Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
Service Brakes
Brakes should feel firm and quiet — no grinding, pulsing or pulling. Check for an ABS light and uneven pad/rotor wear.
Steering
Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.
Suspension
Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.
Structure
Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
Engine
Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

2016 Lexus es350 MPG & running costs

Combined24 mpg
City21 mpg
Highway31 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$2,800
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume100 cu ft
Cargo volume15 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$2,000 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus es350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$14,000
Fuel only$14,000
Per mile$0.19

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2016 Lexus es350 trims & engines on record

Trims
350
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl 268 hp

2016 Lexus es350 vehicles on record

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Other Lexus es350 model years

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2016 Lexus es350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus es350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus es350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are free.

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus es350?

Owners have filed 21 complaints with NHTSA; in a sample of the most recent, the most-reported problem areas are air bags, service brakes, steering.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus es350 get?

The 2016 Lexus es350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 24 mpg combined (21 city / 31 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.