Is the 2016 Lexus GS 350 a reliable year?

Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus GS 350 ranks #10 of 13 among GS 350 model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.

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

The most reported problem areas are fuel system (2 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,000 miles.

Does the 2016 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?

No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus GS 350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.

What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus GS 350?

EPA rates the 2016 Lexus GS 350 at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

2016 Lexus GS 350 Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls

No verdict The 2016 Lexus GS 350 has 3 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 25 out of 100 — #10 highest of 13 GS 350 model years. The most reported problem area is fuel system (2 complaints, 67% of the total).

Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology

YearToAvoid Scorecard

Complaint Index: 25/100; #10 of 13 GS 350 years
Verdict: No verdict; vs. other years of this model
Complaints: 3; unique NHTSA reports
Recalls: 0; distinct NHTSA campaigns
Crashes: 0; reported in complaints
Fires: 0
Injuries: 0
Top issue: Fuel System
Best nearby year: 2015; lowest-risk (no Good/Best year)

NHTSA overall rating: Not rated
EPA combined MPG: 22; 19 city / 27 hwy
Injuries / deaths: 0 / 0

2016 Lexus GS 350 recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2016 Lexus GS 350 fuel economy and fuel cost

City: 19 MPG
Highway: 27 MPG
Combined: 22 MPG
Annual fuel cost (EPA): $3,650; 15,000 mi/yr
Fuel: Premium
Current regular gas: $4.32/gal; national avg.

EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.

2016 compared with other GS 350 years

Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best

Year	Verdict	Index	Complaints	Recalls	MPG
2014	Avoid	75	16	1	22
2015	Caution	67	15	1	22
2016	No verdict	25	3	0	22
2017	No verdict	42	4	1	22
2018	No verdict	17	1	2	22

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2016 Lexus GS 350 a reliable year?: Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2016 Lexus GS 350 ranks #10 of 13 among GS 350 model years (Complaint Index 25/100). It has 3 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus GS 350?: The most reported problem areas are fuel system (2 complaints), engine (1 complaints), and steering (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 3,000 miles.
Does the 2016 Lexus GS 350 have any recalls?: No safety recall campaigns list the 2016 Lexus GS 350 in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus GS 350?: EPA rates the 2016 Lexus GS 350 at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 27 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.