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2016 Lexus GSProblems, Recalls & Reliability

Based on reports from 5 owners and 1 recall for this exact model.

Data updated ·checked October 21, 2026 · NHTSA complaints through October 19, 2026

Complaints
5
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Recalls
1
TSBs
25
✅

Preliminary Verdict

Green Light

Based on 5 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 1 recalls.

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Mechanic Inspection Checklist

!Check the Fuel SystemHIGH

1 owners reported fuel system issues.

!Inspect the SteeringMED
Look for symptoms of wear and premature failure
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30,000-Mile Cost Projection

Best Case

$X,XXX

Most Likely

$X,XXX

Worst Case

$X,XXX

Top cost driver: Fuel System (1 reports).

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Owner Intelligence

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Buyer Lot Checklist

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Buy / Skip Verdict

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Where the complaints fall

Other2 (40%)
Fuel System1 (20%)
Steering1 (20%)
Structure:body1 (20%)

2016 Lexus GS: Known Issues & Problem Areas

Fuel System Issues

Fuel System complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus GS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA.

Steering Issues

Steering complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus GS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to steering-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Structure:body Issues

Structure:body complaints account for 20% of all reports filed for the 2016 Lexus GS, with 1 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. Owners should pay attention to structure:body-related symptoms during test drives and pre-purchase inspections.

Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.

Complaint trend by year

1
23
1
24
1
25
2
26

Complaints filed with NHTSA by year for the 2016 Lexus GS. Recent trend: increasing.

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Recall History (1 recall)

26V222000Oct 2026

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.

Recall severity analysis & seller scripts

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2016 Lexus GS vs. Class Average (Compact Cars)

This vehicle

5

Class avg

77

Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical compact cars vehicles. A good sign.

Complaint counts correlate with sales volume — popular vehicles naturally generate more reports. The full report normalizes for this.

About this data

NHTSA Complaints

Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 5 records for this vehicle.

NHTSA Recalls

Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 1 recall found for this vehicle.

Repair Cost Data

Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.

Last updated (checked October 21, 2026). NHTSA complaints received through October 19, 2026.

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2016 Lexus GS: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the most common problem with the 2016 Lexus GS?
The most commonly reported issue with the 2016 Lexus GS is related to the fuel system, with 1 complaints filed with NHTSA.
Is the 2016 Lexus GS reliable?
The 2016 Lexus GS has 5 complaints, 0 crash reports, and 0 fire reports filed with NHTSA. This is below the class average — a positive sign for reliability.
How much does it cost to fix 2016 Lexus GS problems?
Repair costs vary by issue. The full BumperScan report includes detailed repair cost estimates (low/median/high) for every major issue, plus a 30,000-mile total cost of ownership projection.
Does the 2016 Lexus GS have any recalls?
Yes, the 2016 Lexus GS has 1 recall on record. The full report includes recall severity analysis and scripts for asking the seller about recall completion.
What mileage do Lexus GS problems start?
Mileage data is limited for this vehicle. The full report analyzes available data to identify failure patterns by mileage range.
When was the 2016 Lexus GS data last updated?
BumperScan last checked this vehicle against NHTSA on October 21, 2026, covering owner complaints received through October 19, 2026 plus the latest recalls, investigations and technical service bulletins. Its numbers last changed on October 4, 2026.
What’s in the full report?
10 sections of AI analysis: severity-ranked issues, component scores (0-100), 30K-mile cost projection, failure timeline by mileage, recall details with seller scripts, owner sentiment analysis, mechanic checklist, buyer lot checklist, negotiation ammo with dollar figures, and a buy/skip verdict.
How is this different from free NHTSA data?
NHTSA gives you raw complaint text. BumperScan cross-references 2.1M+ complaints with community repair cost data, EPA fuel data, and recall records — then uses AI to synthesize it into actionable advice with dollar figures.
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