2016 Lexus ES Hybrid Brakes Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 57%of 7 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 36,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the brakes of the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid, 57% of the 7 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 36,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11327197, filed 2020-06, 18,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11209302, filed 2019-05, 52,000 miles“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. …”
NHTSA complaint #11396375, filed 2021-02, 36,000 miles“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!”
NHTSA complaint #11436189, filed 2021-10Related service bulletins
- 10211785Apr 1, 2022DP: Although the Brake Booster and Brake Booster Pump Assemblies are covered by Lexus? New Vehicle Limited Warranty for 4 years or 50,000 miles (whichever comes first), we at…
- 10132550Jul 9, 2015LSB: The front wheel opening extension pad set (right and left front wheel opening extension pads, 2 self-tapping screws) is loaded in the luggage compartment at the assembly…
Brakes: other model years
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus ES Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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