2016 Lexus Is200t Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2016 Lexus Is200t. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the service brakes. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“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…”
“Tire size 225/45 r 14 purchased four tires april 22, 2019 and had to replace one tire on august 5, 2021 due to not keeping air, which I wasn't told why. Then I was having the same problem with another tire and this time was shown what the tire looked like, which is splitting, separating on the…”
“Passenger headlight led low beam stopped working at 3 yrs 11months post car purchase. Dealer replace headlamp assembly under warranty, led ecm also found not working with new headlamp assy. Similarly the driver side high beam strted to fade and diagnostic from the dealer is that it will need to be…”
“The brakes are squeaking really badly. I got them checked out and everything looked good, they said there was some dirt and rust in there so they cleaned that up. They stopped squeaking for a day but now doing it again. I see others here with the similar issue.”
“Clear coat chipping leading to paint chips and fading color of paint”
“Clear coat chipping leading to paint chips and fading color of paint”
“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.”
“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.”
Defect investigations
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture
From 2000 through 2017, Takata produced millions of air bag inflators using two types of phase-stabilized ammonium nitrate ("PSAN") propellant -- propellant 2004 and propellant 2004L. After prolonged exposure to high temperature cycles and humidity, inflators using propellant 2004 can degrade, causing the propellant…
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2016 Lexus Is200t as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.