2016 Lexus GS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
Caution The 2016 Lexus GS has a Complaint Index of 53, ranking 8th worst out of 16 model years, with a Caution verdict. It has 5 complaints and 1 recall, led by fuel system problems including a low-pressure fuel pump defect.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 53/100
- #8 of 16 GS years
- Verdict
- Caution
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 5
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 25
- 21.5 city / 31 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2016 Lexus GS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Other2 (40%)
- Fuel System1 (20%)
- Steering1 (20%)
- Structure & Body1 (20%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Clear coat and paint finish deteriorates on the roof edges, door handles, pillar covers, and headlight housings.
- Steering wheel develops a sticky or notchy feel near center position at highway speeds above 60 mph.
- Low-pressure fuel pump fails or shows warning signs, causing the engine to cut off while driving and requiring a 12V battery reset.
- Fuel pump produces a humming noise from underneath the rear seats before failing.
- Some owners report Lexus declined to perform the open fuel pump recall repair on their vehicle.
2016 Lexus GS recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V222000Apr 8, 2026Fuel System9,139 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers 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.
2016 Lexus GS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 21.5 MPG
- Highway
- 31 MPG
- Combined
- 25 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,175
- 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 years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2016 Lexus GS reliable?
- NHTSA data gives the 2016 Lexus GS a Complaint Index of 53 and a Caution verdict, ranking 8th worst among 16 model years of the GS. It has fewer complaints (5) than the worst years like 2006 (44 complaints, Avoid) but still carries an open fuel system recall.
- Does the 2016 Lexus GS have a recall?
- Yes. Recall 26V222000 covers a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail; dealers replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
- What is the top problem area for the 2016 Lexus GS?
- Fuel System complaints make up the top problem area, tied with Steering and Structure & Body at one complaint each (20% share) in the sample data.
- How does the 2016 GS compare to other GS years?
- With a Complaint Index of 53, the 2016 GS ranks better than Avoid-rated years like 2006 (100), 2010 (87), and 2013 (93), but worse than newer years like 2017-2020, which have complaint indexes between 0 and 33.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2016 Lexus GS?
- The EPA rates the 2016 GS at 25 mpg combined (21.5 city / 31 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,175.