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2016 Lexus

IS 300 AWD

Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L

Lexus IS 300: best and worst years
2016 Lexus IS 300 AWD

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Overview

Body
Compact CarsEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Drivetrain
All-Wheel DriveEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Transmission
Automatic (S6)EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Powertrain
GasEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel
PremiumEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Engine & performance

Cyl
6EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Aspiration
Naturally aspiratedEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Start-stop system
NoEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Efficiency

MPG Hwy
26 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG City
19 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
MPG Comb
21 mpgEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Fuel $/yr
$3,650EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
CO₂
415 g/miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Eco Score
5/10EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Smog score
5/10
Elec. Range
0 miEPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
SmartWay certified
No

Dimensions & capacity

Length
184 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Width
71 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Height
56 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Wheelbase
110 inNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Curb Weight
3,737 lbNHTSA vPIC, from NHTSA vPIC, last updated 6/5/2026
Pass. Vol
90 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026
Cargo Vol
11 ft³EPA, from EPA, last updated 6/22/2026

Safety NHTSA, model year

Recalls
0
Owner complaints
0

Federal investigations NHTSA defect investigations, model year

  • EA21002Openopened Sep 17, 2021AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE

    Desiccated Air Bag Inflator Rupture

Known issues manufacturer service bulletins, model year

131 service bulletins filed with NHTSA for this model year

  • Dec 1, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALKLG Technical In

    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

  • Dec 1, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUALKLG Dealer Packa

    DP: Limited Service Campaign KLG expired December 01, 2022

  • Dec 1, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL19LE05 Technical

    TI: 19LE05 Expired December 1, 2022

  • Dec 1, 2022EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL19LE05 Dealer Pa

    DP: Customer Support Program 19LE05 expired December 1, 2022.

  • Apr 13, 2022EQUIPMENTSafety Recall 22

    Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022

  • Feb 24, 2022AIR BAGSL-SB-0004-22

    TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service bulletin is to provide general guidelines and procedures for odor remediation. This service bulletin provides a guide on how to prepare the interior of the vehicle prior to an odor remediation being performed, as well as contact information

  • Jan 28, 2022ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASHL-SB-0002-22

    TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Diagram (EWD) and/or Repair Manual.

  • Jan 12, 2022TIRESLexus PRO19-02 -

    POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it. Customers can find this information on the Owner?s section of Lexus.com. Dealers can locate a copy of this guide on the Claims Processing & Resource Center in Dealer Daily as well.

  • and 123 more

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).

Warranty manufacturer terms, by make

Basic
4 yr / 50k mi
Powertrain
6 yr / 70k mi
Roadside assistance
4 yr
Maintenance
1 yr / 10k mi
EV battery
10 yr / 150k mi

Information is gathered on a best-effort basis from public sources, may be incomplete or out of date, and is not purchasing or financial advice. Verify with the manufacturer or dealer before buying.