2016 Lexus GS 350

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2016 Lexus GS 350
RENDERED 2026-11-01T12:54:12.442Z

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 3 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
3

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 57 complaints 2008: 19 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2015: 15 complaints 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 4 complaints 2018: 1 complaint 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 57 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019
2006: 1 complaint 2006 2007: 57 complaints 2007 2008: 19 complaints 2008 2009: 8 complaints 2009 2010: 7 complaints 2010 2011: 4 complaints 2011 2013: 26 complaints 2013 2014: 16 complaints 2014 2015: 15 complaints 2015 2016: 3 complaints 2016 3 2017: 4 complaints 2017 2018: 1 complaint 2018 2019: 0 complaints 2019

2016: 3 complaints

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YearComplaints
20061
200757
200819
20098
20107
20114
201326
201416
201515
20163
20174
20181
20190

Known problem areas

Only 3 complaints on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Fuel/propulsion system

2 of 3 total reports mention: fuel/propulsion system.

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

NHTSA ODI report, 2020-06-29

Also filed under Engine

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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2016-09-12

Steering

1 of 3 total reports mentions: steering.

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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.

NHTSA ODI report, 2023-03-08

Engine

1 of 3 total reports mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2016 Lexus GS 350 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Fuel/propulsion system: 2 reports on file for this year.
  • Steering: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2016 Lexus GS 350 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus GS 350?
The most-reported component is fuel/propulsion system, accounting for 67% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus GS 350 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.