Model year guide

2016 Lexus IS 200

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus IS 200 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 33 on record.

2016 Lexus IS 200 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Lexus IS 200 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined26 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Lexus IS 200 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Lexus IS 200.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Lexus IS 200 MPG & running costs

Combined26 mpg
City22 mpg
Highway32 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,150
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Forced inductionTurbocharged
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$3,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus IS 200 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$15,750
Fuel only$15,750
Per mile$0.21

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

About the Lexus IS 200

The Lexus IS is a compact executive car sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998. The IS was originally sold under the Toyota Altezza nameplate in Japan from 1998 until 2005. The IS was introduced as an entry-level sport model positioned below the ES in the Lexus lineup. It was the smallest car in the Lexus lineup until the introduction of the CT in 2011.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Lexus IS 200 vehicles on record

Other Lexus IS 200 model years

2016 Lexus IS 200 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus IS 200 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus IS 200. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus IS 200 get?

The 2016 Lexus IS 200 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 26 mpg combined (22 city / 32 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.