Total Complaints
4 filings
LEXUS GS 350 · model year
2016 LEXUS GS 350
4 NHTSA complaints for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2016LEXUSGS 350 carries 4 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2016 GS 350 is fuel/propulsion system with 2 filings, followed by engine (1) and steering (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2016 GS 350. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
4
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 2 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
Recent Complaints
20230308STEERING
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 happen when I am driving on the street or at low speeds, it happens at higher speeds. The wheel sometimes feels locked for a few seconds and needs to be jerked to "unlock" it or whatever is happening.
20200629ENGINE
LOUD CHIRPING NOISE FROM ENGINE DURING IDLE AND ITS FROM HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR
Mileage: 3,000
20200629FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
LOUD CHIRPING NOISE FROM ENGINE DURING IDLE AND ITS FROM HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP. *TR
Mileage: 3,000
20160912FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2016 LEXUS GS 350 have?▼
The 2016 LEXUS GS 350 has 4 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 LEXUS GS 350?▼
The most-complained component for the 2016 LEXUS GS 350 is FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM with 2 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include ENGINE and STEERING.
Is the 2016 LEXUS GS 350 safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.