When I start my car, every once in a while it acts as if it is not getting enough gas and lags. In the colder months it seems to do this more often and sometimes will not start. When the weather is warmer it will sporadically do this. I have put a new battery in thinking it was weak and this could be the cause for it to not want to start, but it has done this at least 5 times within the month that the battery was replaced. My VIN is not showing a recall for the fuel pump like the other 2016 IS200t models, but I'm afraid that this is the recall problem. What should I do if my mechanic says it is the fuel pump? Will it get replaced under the recall?
Vehicle safety record
2016 Lexus IS Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2016 Lexus IS with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 9 and the 2017 has 11.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical IS year, for its age
#327 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Lexus IS problems
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No recalls for the 2016 Lexus IS
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Lexus IS. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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2 complaints about the 2016 Lexus IS
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Car keeps randomly dying out while driving sometimes it comes back on sometimes It has to pull over and start the car again has a lean code pretty sure its the fuel pump noticed they have a recall on other is200t for fuel pump issues believe mine should Definitely been part of the recall it's very dangerous when it dies on the highway
Lexus IS: every year compared
All IS years2016 Lexus IS vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lexus IS | 2 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 322 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Acura TLX | 111 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 3 Series | 93 | 0 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 89 | 0 | A | Compare |
| 2016 BMW 5 Series | 83 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Lincoln MKZ | 65 | 7 | B | Compare |
| 2016 Audi A6 | 51 | 3 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Infiniti Q50 | 39 | 4 | C | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Lexus IS
Does the 2016 Lexus IS have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Lexus IS right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus IS?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2).
How many complaints has the 2016 Lexus IS had?
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on August 4, 2024 and the latest on March 23, 2026. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Lexus IS a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 78 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus IS year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus IS years have the most complaints?
2014 (12), 2017 (11), 2015 (9). See every Lexus IS year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Lexus IS has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data