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2016 Lexus ES 300h

The 2016 Lexus ES 300h is a 200-hp 2.5-liter sedan with a cvt w/ overdrive and front-wheel drive. It starts at $41,020 MSRP and is rated at 40 mpg combined.

It makes 200 horsepower and 156 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 40 mpg city and 39 mpg highway (40 mpg combined).

The ES measures 193.3 inches long on a 111.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,660 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeSedan
PowertrainHybrid
Price
MSRP$41,020 ($55,548 *)
MSRP with Destination$41,995 ($56,868 *)
Destination Charge$975
Engine
Engine TypeGas/Electric I-4, 2.5L/152 (hybrid; 200 hp total system output)
Displacement2.5 L
Horsepower200 hp
Torque156 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm (gas engine only) rpm
Drivetrain
Drive TypeFWD
Differential TypeOpen; FD ratio 3.54:1
Transmission
TransmissionCVT w/ overdrive (electronically controlled)
Final Drive3.54
Fuel Economy
City40 MPG
Highway39 MPG
Combined40 MPG
Suspension
Front SuspensionStrut
Rear SuspensionStrut
Brakes
Front Brake Disc11.6 in. ventilated disc
Rear Brake Disc11.0 in. solid disc
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy
Wheels Rear17 x 7.0 in. aluminum alloy
Tires FrontP215/55VR17
Tires RearP215/55VR17
Dimensions & Weight
Length193.3 in
Width71.7 in
Height57.1 in
Wheelbase111 in
Front Track62.6 in
Rear Track62 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft³
Curb Weight3,660 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.5 in
Headroom Rear37.5 in
Legroom Front41.9 in
Legroom Rear40 in
Shoulder Room Front57.6 in
Shoulder Room Rear55 in
Hip Room Front54.8 in
Hip Room Rear53.8 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus ES.

9 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus ES

Owner Complaints

9 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Lexus ES (2 mention a crash, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Unknown Or Other5
Service Brakes2
Air Bags1
Engine1
Power Train1
Steering1
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jul 10, 2026 · Steering, Suspension, Air Bags Crash 1 injury
“On May 13, 2026, while traveling at approximately 31 mph under normal driving conditions, a critical right-front suspension or steering component suddenly suffered a catastrophic structural failure on…”
Apr 28, 2026 · Service Brakes
“The brake actuator and/or brake booster pump assembly failed on my 2016 Lexus ES300h. This is a known issues for this vehicle's braking system and results in a sudden loss of power braking assistance…”
Feb 18, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“While driving at highway speeds on Interstate and without warning my standard size sunroof exploded. This event caused loud noise and shattered glass. I was not under overpass or around any other…”
Feb 6, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“On 2/3/2026 i was sitting at a light and out of no where i heard a bang or what sounded like a explosion i get out of the car and my panoramic sunroof is completely shattered but it looked like it…”
Apr 1, 2025 · Power Train, Unknown Or Other, Engine
“In April 2022, the timing cover seal on my 2016 Lexus ES 350 was replaced due to a leak. This was completed under warranty at approximately 84,785 miles. In February 2025, less than three years and…”

Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2016 LEXUS ES. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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