JTHCM1D25G50032022016 LEXUS IS300
2016 LEXUS IS was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
Executive Summary
2016 LEXUS IS
2016 LEXUS IS was analyzed across NHTSA recalls, owner complaints, crash test data, and public auction records. 2 owner complaints have been filed with NHTSA — review the complaint section for the most common failure patterns.
2 owner complaints filed — top areas: Other (100%).
Title Brand Check
Mined from auction damage fields and listing titles — not a DMV title history pull
No auction records available. Title brand status could not be verified — request title history from seller or state DMV.
Vehicle Specifications
Decoded from NHTSA vPIC database
- Make
- LEXUS
- Model
- IS
- Year
- 2016
- Trim / Series
- 300
- Body Style
- Sedan/Saloon
- Vehicle Type
- PASSENGER CAR
- Drive Type
- 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4
- Fuel Type
- Gasoline
- Engine
- 6-cyl 3.5L
- Doors
- 4
- Manufacturer
- TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION
- Assembly
- TAHARA, AICHI, JAPAN
- GVWR
- Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Assembly Plant Quality
Plant: TAHARA, AICHI
No specific quality data available for this plant. No documented recall or complaint concentrations on record.
Safety Intelligence
Composite analysis from NHTSA recall, complaint, and crash data
✓ No high-risk recall components found
Driver Assistance Features
ADAS equipment data from NHTSA vPIC database
NHTSA Safety Recalls
CLEARComplaint Intelligence
2 complaints analyzed across 1 system categories
Fuel/Propulsion System leads owner complaints (100%), most reported when the vehicle was 8–10 yrs old.
Based on 2 complaints with a reported incident date. Too few owners cited mileage (0) to report a reliable failure-mileage range.
Owner Complaints
2 safety complaints filed with NHTSA
When I start my car, every once in a while it acts as if it is not getting enough gas and lags. In the colder months it seems to do this more often and sometimes will not start. When the weather is warmer it will sporadically do this. I have put a new battery in thinking it was weak and this could be the cause for it to not want to start, but it has done this at least 5 times within the month that the battery was replaced. My VIN is not showing a recall for the fuel pump like the other 2016 IS200t models, but I’m afraid that this is the recall problem. What should I do if my mechanic says it is the fuel pump? Will it get replaced under the recall?
Car keeps randomly dying out while driving sometimes it comes back on sometimes It has to pull over and start the car again has a lean code pretty sure its the fuel pump noticed they have a recall on other is200t for fuel pump issues believe mine should Definitely been part of the recall it's very dangerous when it dies on the highway
Complaint & Reliability Timeline
Annual complaints (blue) vs. composite reliability score (amber) — recall years marked in red
The blue line shows 2 NHTSA complaints on file for the LEXUS IS — a relatively low volume that spans from 2024 to 2026.
The amber reliability line averaged 98/100 across the vehicle's life — relatively stable, with the lowest point of 97/100 in 2026.
Legal & Regulatory Actions
Known class action lawsuits, settlements, and manufacturer extended warranty programs
5-Year Total Cost of Ownership
Estimated based on EPA fuel data, risk-adjusted maintenance, and depreciation
Estimated 5-year cost of ownership: $30,114 (~$502/mo). Repair risk buffer is standard due to vehicle risk profile.
Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
Tailored for the 2016 LEXUS IS — specific failure modes your mechanic must check, not a generic list
Recall Probability Forecast
Estimated likelihood of a new recall in the next 18 months based on NHTSA signals
5% baseline recall probability — no strong indicators of an imminent recall.
Maintenance Schedule
OEM-specified service intervals for this vehicle
Maintenance intervals vary significantly by make, model, year, engine, and driving conditions. Always follow the manufacturer's official schedule — not generic industry estimates.
Tip: Request the seller's service records and compare against the manufacturer schedule. Missing intervals are a negotiation point.
Insurance Cost Estimate
Estimated annual premiums based on vehicle profile, theft data, and NHTSA safety ratings
Based on 2024 national avg ($2,011/yr full coverage). Individual rates vary by driver, location & insurer. Always compare 3+ quotes.
State-Specific Legal Protections
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Complete Data Table
All decoded fields in a single flattened view
Vehicle Identity
| VIN | JTHCM1D25G5003202 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| Make | LEXUS |
| Model | IS |
| Trim | 300 |
| Series | ASE30L/GSE31L/GSE36L/GSE37L |
| Vehicle Type | PASSENGER CAR |
Body & Configuration
| Body Style | Sedan/Saloon |
| Doors | 4 |
| Drive Type | 4WD/4-Wheel Drive/4x4 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline |
Engine
| Engine Cylinders | 6 |
| Displacement (L) | 3.5 |
Manufacturer
| Manufacturer | TOYOTA MOTOR CORPORATION |
| Assembly City | TAHARA |
| Assembly Country | JAPAN |
VIN Structure
| WMI (Chars 1–3) | JTH |
| Check Digit (Char 9) | 5 |
| Model Year Code (Char 10) | G |
| Plant Code (Char 11) | 5 |
| Sequence (Chars 12–17) | 003202 |
Safety Data
| NHTSA Recall Count | 0 |
| NHTSA Complaint Count | 2 |
VIN Structure Decode
ISO 3779 character-by-character breakdown of this Vehicle Identification Number
Disclaimer: Data sourced from NHTSA public APIs and scraped auction listings. For informational purposes only. Not a substitute for a paid vehicle history report. Retrieved: 11/2/2026, 7:08:05 AM.