2016 Lexus LS

Problems, Recalls & Reliability Report

Excellent Reliability

Quick Summary

The 2016 Lexus LS has 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA — that's 0.1x the segment average of 80. The most common issue is engine problems (14% of all complaints), specifically: when driving my 2016 ls460 that only has 48k miles, going on to 2nd or 3rd gear it lags, i believe it's the fuel pump. it can cause a accident...

1 crash report 2 injuries

Total Complaints

Recalls Issued

—/5

Safety Stars

0.1x

vs Segment Avg

Known Problems

ENGINE

1 complaints

14%

• WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..”

— NHTSA complaint filing

FUEL SYSTEM

1 complaints

14%

• WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..”

— NHTSA complaint filing

OTHER

1 complaints

14%

• I OWN THIS CAR IN CANADA ONTARIO SINCE NOVEMBER2018. CARFAX HISTORY REPORT SHOWS AN EXACT SPECIFICATION AND VIN ON A CAR REGISTERED IN BEE CAVE TEXAS. THE CAR IN THE USA STARTED SHOWING IN MARCH 2019. I CALLED USA POLICE AND THE OFFICER FOUND THE CAR CARRYING MY CANADIAN CAR VIN. THIS IS A STOLEN CA

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“I OWN THIS CAR IN CANADA ONTARIO SINCE NOVEMBER2018. CARFAX HISTORY REPORT SHOWS AN EXACT SPECIFICATION AND VIN ON A CAR REGISTERED IN BEE CAVE TEXAS. THE CAR IN THE USA STARTED SHOWING IN MARCH 2019. I CALLED USA POLICE AND THE OFFICER FOUND THE CAR CARRYING MY CANADIAN CAR VIN. THIS IS A STOLEN CA”

— NHTSA complaint filing

TIRES

1 complaints

14%

• On march 17, 2022, I purchased 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 car tires (245/45R19/XL 102V) for my Lexus LS460. From the attached photos you can see how soft the rubber is as tested with a Durometer Meter reading of 54 compared to 64.5 Meter on the replaced Michelin Radial MXV.4 tire. Never had a single

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“On march 17, 2022, I purchased 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 car tires (245/45R19/XL 102V) for my Lexus LS460. From the attached photos you can see how soft the rubber is as tested with a Durometer Meter reading of 54 compared to 64.5 Meter on the replaced Michelin Radial MXV.4 tire. Never had a single ”

— NHTSA complaint filing

STEERING

1 complaints

14%

• Electronic Power Steering System Failure. Currently at Dealership for repair. Loss of steering while driving could have caused serious harm. Fortunately, the failure occurred at startup time in driveway at home. Dealer has confirmed the Electronic Power Steering System failure. Currently only D

Typical onset: 50K miles Est. repair: $500

“Electronic Power Steering System Failure. Currently at Dealership for repair. Loss of steering while driving could have caused serious harm. Fortunately, the failure occurred at startup time in driveway at home. Dealer has confirmed the Electronic Power Steering System failure. Currently only D”

— NHTSA complaint filing

Estimated Repair Costs

ENGINE(~50K mi)

$500

FUEL SYSTEM(~50K mi)

$500

OTHER(~50K mi)

$500

TIRES(~50K mi)

$500

STEERING(~50K mi)

$500

Estimates based on average reported repair costs. Actual costs vary by location, shop, and severity.

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 7 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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ENGINE: WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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FUEL SYSTEM: WHEN DRIVING MY 2016 LS460 THAT ONLY HAS 48K MILES, GOING ON TO 2ND OR 3RD GEAR IT LAGS, I BELIEVE IT'S THE FUEL PUMP. IT CAN CAUSE A ACCIDENT..
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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OTHER: I OWN THIS CAR IN CANADA ONTARIO SINCE NOVEMBER2018. CARFAX HISTORY REPORT SHOWS AN EXACT SPECIFICATION AND VIN ON A CAR REGISTERED IN BEE CAVE TEXAS. THE CAR IN THE USA STARTED SHOWING IN MARCH 2019. I CALLED USA POLICE AND THE OFFICER FOUND THE CAR CARRYING MY CANADIAN CAR VIN. THIS IS A STOLEN CA
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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TIRES: On march 17, 2022, I purchased 4-Michelin CrossClimate2 car tires (245/45R19/XL 102V) for my Lexus LS460. From the attached photos you can see how soft the rubber is as tested with a Durometer Meter reading of 54 compared to 64.5 Meter on the replaced Michelin Radial MXV.4 tire. Never had a single
Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500
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General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)