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2016 Lexus GS

HybridGas
Midsize Cars
7 EPA-rated configurations
Data refreshed 2026-09-11
C
Safety Signal
77 / 100 from the NHTSA recall record
Recalls1 critical2
Complaintsowner reports to NHTSA10
Crash ratingNHTSA overall—
Fuel economybest combined, EPA31 mpg
20202019201820172016

The 2016 Lexus GS is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize car with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the GS 450h, is EPA-rated at 31 mpg combined. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year, 1 rated critical, which gives it a Safety Signal grade of C. Owners have filed 10 complaints, most often about the fuel/propulsion system.

Specs & fuel economy

Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov
ConfigurationPowertrainDriveEngine / motorCityHwyCombAnnual fuel*
GS 450hHybridRWD3.5L 6-cyl + 288V Ni-MH293431$2,500
GS 200tGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo223226$3,000
GS 200t F SportGasRWD2.0L 4-cyl turbo213024$3,250
GS 350GasRWD3.5L 6-cyl202823$3,350
GS 350 AWDGasAWD3.5L 6-cyl192622$3,500
GS 350 F SportGasRWD3.5L 6-cyl192722$3,500
GS FGasRWD5.0L 8-cyl162419$4,100

*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 37148, 37147, 37151, 37149, 37150, 37152, 37144.

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Recalls (2)

Source: NHTSA recall database
▲high

Fuel System, Gasoline

26LB05/26LA05
9,139 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.RiskFuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.FixDealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
NHTSA campaign 26V222000reported Apr 8, 2026Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing
!critical

Fuel System, Gasoline

J2B/JLB
9,905 vehicles
ProblemToyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lexus GS F, 2018 LC500, and 2015-2018 Lexus RC F vehicles, equipped with 5.0L V8 2UR-GSE engines with two high pressure fuel pumps. Specific operating conditions may result in damage to the pulsation damper in one of the high pressure fuel pumps, possibly causing a fatigue crack in the fuel pump cover.RiskA cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.FixToyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the high pressure fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin April 2, 2018. Owners may contact Lexus customer service 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are J2B and JLB.
NHTSA campaign 18V107000reported Feb 14, 2018Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

NHTSA defect investigations

Electrical System:Propulsion System — Pedestrian alert sounds closed

NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt

Opened Jan 27, 2023 · closed Aug 7, 2023 · action DP22005

Owner complaints

Source: NHTSA complaint database
10complaints filed

0 involved a crash · 0 a fire · 0 injuries · 0 deaths reported

Filed per year: 2016: 1 · 2017: 1 · 2020: 1 · 2021: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2024: 1 · 2025: 1 · 2026: 2

Most-cited components

Fuel/Propulsion System3
Unspecified3
Steering2
Engine1
Electrical System1
Structure1

What owners describe

“During highway driving speeds low pressure fuel pump is showing symptoms of issues. Car will cut off while driving and requires 12V battery reset. Low pressure fuel pump will make noise similar to a “ humming “ noise from underneath rear seats of the vehicle. Lexus corporate is refusing to perform and include my 20…”Apr 28, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System · NHTSA owner report
“I am experiencing a persistent and potentially hazardous steering issue with my 2016 Lexus GS 350 AWD (Luxury Package). At highway speeds (typically 60 mph and above), the steering exhibits a distinct "sticky" or "notchy" sensation around the center position. Specifically, the steering wheel resists small corrective in…”May 19, 2025 · Steering · NHTSA owner report
“Vehicle is 2016 lexus GS350 showing clear coat failure on the roof on the edges. Door handles and black pillar cover are not both showing discoloration. The head light cover under both headlights have lost its color. A vehicle of this age should not be having paint failure like this. I contacted the lexus customer serv…”Sep 16, 2024 · Structure · NHTSA owner report

Complaint counts are raw owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects, and scale with how many were sold. Use them to spot patterns, not to rank.

Crash ratings

Source: NHTSA NCAP

NHTSA has not published 5-Star crash ratings for this model year.

Other GS model years

A

2020 Lexus GS

1 recalls · 0 complaints

C

2019 Lexus GS

3 recalls · 1 complaints

D

2018 Lexus GS

4 recalls · 3 complaints

D

2017 Lexus GS

3 recalls · 6 complaints

Sources & method

Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.

EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.

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