2016 Lexus ES Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Lexus ES. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the unknown or other. Last updated July 20, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“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…”
“On 2/3/2026 I was sitting at a light and out of no where I heard a bang or what sounded like a explosion I get out of the car and my panoramic sunroof is completely shattered but it looked like it exploded from the inside out. My sunroof was closed the cover was shit and I have no idea what would…”
“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…”
“In april 2022, the timing cover seal on my 2016 lexus es 350 was replaced due to a leak. This was completed under warranty at approximately 84,785 miles. In february 2025, less than three years and roughly 56,000 miles later, I was informed by the same lexus dealership during a routine service…”
“In april 2022, the timing cover seal on my 2016 lexus es 350 was replaced due to a leak. This was completed under warranty at approximately 84,785 miles. In february 2025, less than three years and roughly 56,000 miles later, I was informed by the same lexus dealership during a routine service…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Lexus ES as of July 20, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.