2016 Lexus GS 350 Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Mar 8, 2023 · 3 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other GS 350 years
Not enough data 10th of 13 for complaints
Safety recalls
None on file
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 2016 Lexus GS 350. That ranks 10th out of 13 GS 350 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 67%), typically at around 3,000 miles. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2016 Lexus GS 350 problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2 · ~3,000 mi
Engine1 · ~3,000 mi
Steering1
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System267%3,000——
Engine133%3,000——
Steering133%———

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2016, with 1 complaints
2016: 1201612020: 1202012023: 120231

n = 3 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2016 Lexus GS 350 recalls (0)

No safety recalls are on file for the 2016 Lexus GS 350.

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Recent owner reports

Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.

When I am driving at high speeds, 60+ MPH, the steering wheel starts to act up. The wheel feels as if it locks and needs to be jerked out of position to move. Sometimes when I am turning, the wheel feels as if it locks and again I need to jerk it out of position, which makes me swerve. It does not…

Steering · received Mar 8, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11510849

Loud chirping noise from engine during idle and its from high pressure fuel pump. *tr

Engine · received Jun 29, 2020 · NHTSA complaint 11331594

Loud chirping noise from engine during idle. Dealer states is normal and from high pressure fuel component. I am not confident in this since fuel is involved. Very loud odd sound. I have video but iunable to send through here. Ongoing problem over past months.

Fuel/propulsion System · received Sep 12, 2016 · NHTSA complaint 10905666

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus GS 350?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, steering problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2016 Lexus GS 350?

No safety recalls are on file for this model year.

Was the 2016 Lexus GS 350 a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other GS 350 model years, the 2016 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.