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2016 Lexus ES maintenance schedule

The 2016 ES is part of the XV60 generation (2013-2018), sold as a sedan. Below: its service intervals with the source behind each one, the fluids it takes, the problems owners report for this year, and the NHTSA recalls issued for it.

Service schedule

What the 2016 ES needs, and when

All 6 of these items come from Lexus's own published schedule. Manufacturer rows link to Lexus's own schedule, Independent rows to a service shop or parts retailer's published guide.

ServiceIntervalSource
Engine oil and filter (2GR-FE)10,000 mi / 1 yearManufacturer
Brake fluid30,000 mi / 3 yearsManufacturer
Engine coolant100,000 mi / 10 yearsManufacturer
Transmission fluidNo scheduled replacementManufacturer
Spark plugs120,000 mi / 12 yearsManufacturer
EV coolant loops150,000 mi / 15 yearsManufacturer

Intervals are for normal driving; towing, short trips, extreme heat or dust shorten them. Services we could not find an interval for are left off rather than guessed.

Fluids and engines

What goes in it

Powertrains in this generation

  • 3.5 L 6-cyl (2GR-FE), 268 hp, 6-speed auto, FWD
  • 2.5 L 4-cyl hybrid, eCVT, FWD

Confirm the exact spec against the owner's manual or the label under the hood; capacities vary by engine and drivetrain.

Known problems

What 2016 ES owners run into

Problems reported for this model year, with the mileage they tend to show up at. Buying past a window is not automatically a pass - it just needs to be priced in.

Hybrid high-voltage battery/inverter

high severity

From about 100,000 mi · $2,500-$5,000 to fix

Warning lights

Source: usedcaryear.com

Front timing-cover oil leak

medium severity

80,000-130,000 mi · $1,500-$3,300 to fix

Low oil pressure warning, seepage

Source: motorrankmedia.com

Water pump failure

medium severity

90,000-130,000 mi · $500-$1,100 to fix

Coolant seepage

Source: motorrankmedia.com

Faulty Evaporator Core

medium severity

$80-$100 to fix

Leaking, white specks from AC

Source: carparts.com

Infotainment system glitches

low severity

50,000-100,000 mi · $100-$400 to fix

Display blackout, code P0505

Source: motorrankmedia.com

Safety recalls

1 NHTSA recall for the 2016 Lexus ES

From NHTSA's recall database, matched by model and year. Recall repairs are free at Lexus dealers, and a given car may already be fixed or fall outside a campaign, so check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls before you buy.

Electronic stability control (ESC)

NHTSA 16V198000

April 2016

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2016 Toyota RAV4 vehicles manufactured October 30, 2015, to February 3, 2016, 2016 Lexus RX350 vehicles manufactured October 26, 2015, to February 8, 2016, and 2016 Lexus ES350 vehicles manufactured September 1, 2015, to February 29, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with an ABS actuator that may have a damaged O-ring which could result in improper brake fluid pressure control during ABS, Traction Control, or Stability Control activation. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."

Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake actuator, replacing it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 4, 2016, 2016. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is G0I, GLC.

Running costs

What maintenance typically costs

A typical year of maintenance
$468

Typical US independent-shop estimates for this generation; they vary by region and condition.

Other ES model years

XV60 (2013-2018)

20142015201620172018

Shopping new? The Lexus ES guide covers the current model, with what it costs to keep for 1 to 15 years.

Sources

Researched 2026-09-22. Modeling, not mechanic advice - always confirm against your car's owner's manual and service records.

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