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Lexus IS200TModel year report

2016 Lexus IS200T Problems

Complaints
9filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
32,000miles, 7 complaints with mileage
Recalls
0campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
26 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 22 city / 32 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2016 Lexus IS200T (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus IS200T. The part named most often is brakes, with 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system (2) and other or unknown (2). 7 of the complaints include a mileage, and 57% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 32,000 miles. NHTSA lists 0 recall campaigns and 138 technical service bulletins for this model year. Brakes complaints overlap with 7 technical service bulletins filed under the same part. Electrical system complaints overlap with 39 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Brakes: “Brought a Lexus IS200T in may 2016 6 months into having the car the AC and audio system completely went dead. Took it to the dealer they stated I had placed a coin in the radio hence the system shutting down I had to pay to replace everything. Then 2 months later the AC went again. Took it in at the one year mark the car needs tyres, brakes, trotle body, injectors and engine filters. …”

NHTSA complaint #11006378, filed 2017-07, 27,000 miles

Electrical system: “The contact owns a 2016 Lexus IS200T. The contact stated while the vehicle was stationary, he noticed that the rear driver’s side speaker had water inside, causing an electrical short. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to a local dealer who stated that the failure was caused by the body shop. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 132,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11486598, filed 2022-09, 132,000 miles

Engine: “The vehicle engine's has abnormal noise at idle and grinding noise due to the failure of vacuum regulator valves, it cost the vehicle losing power at anytime which can result drivers get into an accident. A recall should be issues due to high numbers of failures of the components.”

NHTSA complaint #11072341, filed 2018-02, 32,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

57% of the 7 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 27,000 and 51,000 miles.

29%0–100%10–2529%25–5029%50–750%75–10014%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (7 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 32,000 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

201722018220202021220222
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2016 Lexus IS200T. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
IS200T · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 9.7% risk
IS200T · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 9.7% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2016 model year: forward collision warning optional, lane departure warning optional, automatic emergency braking not available.

Neighbouring years: 2017: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2016 Lexus IS200T version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
IS 200t RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic223226$3,150

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus IS200T in the data used here. A recall can apply to some vehicles of a model year and not others, so check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 138 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 138 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus IS200T

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2017726,0002526—Not enough data
2016932,0000526—Not enough data

All Lexus IS200T model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2016 Lexus IS200T have?

NHTSA recorded 9 consumer complaints for the 2016 Lexus IS200T as of Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2016 Lexus IS200T is reported most often?

Brakes is named most often, in 4 complaints (44% of the total), followed by electrical system with 2.

Has the 2016 Lexus IS200T been recalled?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year in the data used here. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2016 Lexus IS200T do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2016 Lexus IS200T 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus IS200T get?

The EPA rates the 2016 Lexus IS200T (IS 200t, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 26 mpg combined, 22 city and 32 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,150 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2016 Lexus IS200T reported?

Among the 7 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 32,000 miles and the middle half falls between 27,000 and 51,000 miles; 57% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.