2016 Lexus ES350 Other or unknown Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 38%of 21 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the other or unknown of the 2016 Lexus ES350, 38% of the 21 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,500 miles.
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.
“On feb. 25, 2020 at approximately 7 am I was driving along a local route in hicksville, ny in my 2016 Lexus es 350 traveling approx. 40 MPH. All of a sudden I heard what sounded like a gunshot. The next thing I knew I heard glass rattling around on my roof. I pulled over and noticed that my sunroof (panoramic roof) had shattered into 1 thousand pieces.”
NHTSA complaint #11367051, filed 2020-10, 35,000 miles“On october 7 at approximately 5 am I was driving on interstate 285 eastbound in atlanta georgia. I was driving my 2016 Lexus es 350. I was traveling at a speed of approximately 75 miles an hour. All of a sudden I heard what sounded like a gunshot. The next thing I knew I heard glass rattling around on my roof. I pulled over and noticed that my sunroof had shattered into 1 million pieces”
NHTSA complaint #11363194, filed 2020-10, 66,000 miles“Thin windshield. Windshield must be extremely thin. I bought a certified Lexus oct 2016. Windshield cracked starting from left black border around windshield. Safelite replaced it. 6 days later, driving down the highway and it cracked in the same place starting from the black border. No rocks hit it. I have been driving 35 years and never replaced a windshield. Now 2 in 6 days. Something isn't right Lexus.”
NHTSA complaint #11195857, filed 2019-04, 28,000 miles“I have own two Lexus's a 2014 and 2016 and it appeared that the windshields are extremely thin because I have had rocks crack them on the interstate, on both of the different cars. I am certain that others have had this troubles as well. I was traveling on a major highway.”
NHTSA complaint #11018760, filed 2017-08, 6,700 miles“The car has a system just like a computer. The 'mouse' has a light that flits over the screen. It is very hard to control while driving and I find it more dangerous then texting while driving. You really should look into this.”
NHTSA complaint #10862543, filed 2016-05, 50 milesOther or unknown: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1 | 20% |
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2018 | 2 | 40% |
| 2017 | 3 | 14% |
| 2016 | 8 | 38% |
| 2015 | 7 | 44% |
| 2014 | 4 | 14% |
| 2013 | 3 | 13% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 7 | 5% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 11 | 4% |
| 2007 | 24 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2016 Lexus ES350
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsForward collision avoidance
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Lexus ES350
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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