Model year guide

2016 Lexus is 300

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus is 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 28 on record.

2016 Lexus is 300 — representative photo
Representative photo · via Wikimedia Commons

2016 Lexus is 300 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined21 mpg

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

2016 Lexus is 300 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Lexus is 300.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 7 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 300 MPG & running costs

Combined21 mpg
City19 mpg
Highway26 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,900
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$7,500 more

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

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus is 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$19,500
Fuel only$19,500
Per mile$0.26

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.

Canadian recalls 1

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus is 300. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for instal…

Transport Canada #2017363 · Jul 2017

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

2016 Lexus is 300 trims & engines on record

Trims
300
Engines
3.5L 6-cyl

2016 Lexus is 300 vehicles on record

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2016 Lexus is 300 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus is 300 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus is 300. 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 300 get?

The 2016 Lexus is 300 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 21 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway).

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