2016 Lexus ES recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns: 1
Park-it warnings: 0
Complaints: 37
Latest campaign: Apr 7, 2016

Recall summary by component1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

Component	Campaigns	Latest	Campaign IDs
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	Apr 7, 2016	16V198000

Safety recalls1

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h

0Park-it warnings

0Fixable over the air

Apr 7, 2016Latest campaign


Apr 7, 201616V198000	Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. DetailsHide details for campaign 16V198000 What's wrong 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 result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems." Risk Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Remedy 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. Campaign NHTSA 16V198000 · Apr 7, 2016

Apr 7, 201616V198000

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip

Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 16V198000

What's wrong: 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 result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Risk: Insufficient brake fluid pressure may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: 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.
Campaign: NHTSA 16V198000 · Apr 7, 2016

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

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Owner complaints by component37

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h

37Complaints filed

5Involving a crash

0Involving a fire

1Injuries reported

Component	Complaints	%	Crashes	Injuries
Unknown or other	15	41	0	0
Service brakes	9	24	3	0
Air bags	4	11	3	1
Engine	4	11	0	0
Steering	3	8	2	1
Vehicle speed control	3	8	0	0
Electrical system	3	8	1	0
Suspension	2	5	1	1
Power train	2	5	0	0
Tires	1	3	0	0
Structure	1	3	0	0
Visibility	1	3	0	0
Electronic stability control (ESC)	1	3	0	0
Fuel/propulsion system	1	3	0	0
Forward collision avoidance	1	3	0	0

1 more component with fewer complaints not shown. An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names ES, ES300H, ES350.

Latest reports

Steering
“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.”
Filed 07/10/2026 · ODI 11749483
Service brakes
“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.”
Filed 04/28/2026 · ODI 11734232
Unknown or other
“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.”
Filed 02/18/2026 · ODI 11718814

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2016 Lexus ES recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus ES have?

NHTSA lists 1 safety recall campaign for the 2016 Lexus ES. The most recent, 16V198000 (reported April 7, 2016), concerns service brakes, hydraulic. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Lexus ES?

Unknown or other is the most-reported component, named in 15 complaints out of 37 filed with NHTSA (41%). Across all complaints, owners reported 5 crashs and 0 fires. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Lexus ES?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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