There are no safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid, but owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA.
2016 Lexus ES Hybrid problems reported by owners
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|
| Service Brakes | 4 | |
| Unknown or Other | 2 | |
| Air Bags | 1 | |
| Electrical System | 1 | |
| Steering | 1 | |
| Power Train | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 | |
Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 18,000 miles (median of owner reports).
Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.
Recent 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid complaints
Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.
Service Brakes · reported Oct 10, 2021
The vehicle started experiencing the vaccum leak in the master brake cylinder/actuator/booster where the booster pump would run continually every 15 seconds causing the danger to brake failure. Dealer was contacted but refused to help. Eventhough toyota prius hybrids and newer and some other toyota that share the same design brake booster and master cylinder has been recalled previously. It is common failing component but dealer does not provide any assistance leaving vehicle owners pay thousands to replace abs brake components and bleed the system. Need your help!
Service Brakes · at 36,000 miles · reported Feb 15, 2021
I attempted emergency braking on elevated highway during snowy conditions. Speed was approximately 40-45 MPH. Pressed firmly on brake pedal and nothing. Nothing. Began pumping on brakes and still nothing. Steered car away from braking vehicles in front of me and veered car into median wall to avoid rear end collision. . Severe damage to car, but no air bag deployment and avoided hitting any other cars. I've had ABS on multiple toyota and lexus vehicles in the past, I have never experienced anything like this. There was no braking. I have pictures of the car, but the damage was due to hitting…
Service Brakes · at 18,000 miles · reported Jun 4, 2020
A delay/slippage is occurring not from brakes but within the pedal inside the car when apply hard stop., changed brakes and rotors but noise still occurring I believe its from the brake booster or the electronic brake pump. No recalls found for 2016 but same issue and recall found in 2019 es300h. I've been experiencing this since I bought the car but didn't think much of it until my certified master tech looked at it. And the look on his face was scary.
Service Brakes · at 52,000 miles · reported May 22, 2019
April 26, 2019 was driving with family our 2016 lexus es300h on I-44 west, heading into joplin, mo. The radar cruise control was set to 75 MPH, and I was driving in leftmost passing lane behind a car going about 65 MPH, which kept my speed also at 65 MPH. The car directly in front of me moved to an open lane to the right, with clear path in front of my vehicle to allow acceleration up to 75 MPH. Note: it was a clear day, slightly cloudy, road was flat, no curves. Instead of accelerating my vehicle suddenly instead applied the brakes, the accelerator pedal not responsive to anything I did to…
Engine · at 800 miles · reported Sep 13, 2018
I have a lexus 300 es hybrid that advertises 39/40 mpg. I have been getting in the upper 28-31 mpg for 2 and a half years now .when I first received the vehicle in the first month I complained about this gas mileage problem. They told me the vehicle needed to break in for 500 miles. After that I contacted lexus again, they said the car needed a 2000 mile break in . I keep getting more and more excuses and the run around. Then they told me it was my driving habit. I have a class a commercial drivers license and have been driving big rigs for over 15 years . I now how to drive and I have a very…
Frequently asked questions
Does the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid have any recalls?
No. NHTSA has no safety recalls for the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid as of this update. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls for the latest status.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid?
Owners report service brakes problems most often (4 reports), followed by unknown or other (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 18,000 miles.
Are Lexus recall repairs free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.