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Recalls & complaints · NHTSA data

2016 Lexus GS recalls

Every recall campaign and owner complaint NHTSA has on file for the 2016 model year. Not every vehicle is affected by every campaign: check a specific car by VIN below.

Recall campaigns
2
Park-it warnings
0
Complaints
10
Latest campaign
Apr 8, 2026

Recall summary by component2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
ComponentCampaignsLatestCampaign IDs
Fuel system, gasoline2Apr 8, 2026

Safety recalls2

NHTSA Recalls API · cached ≤24 h
0Park-it warnings
0Fixable over the air
Apr 8, 2026Latest campaign
Apr 8, 202626V222000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

DetailsHide details for campaign 26V222000
What's wrong
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. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Filed under
Gs
Campaign
NHTSA 26V222000 · Apr 8, 2026
Feb 14, 201818V107000

Fuel system, gasoline: delivery fuel pump

A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.

DetailsHide details for campaign 18V107000
What's wrong
Toyota 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.
Risk
A cracked cover may leak fuel, which, in the presence of an ignition source, can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Toyota 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.
Filed under
Gs F
Campaign
NHTSA 18V107000 · Feb 14, 2018

Merged from NHTSA model names: Gs, Gs F. Not every vehicle of a model year is affected by every campaign.

To see whether a recall is still open on your car, enter the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer (federal law; see limits).

Owner complaints by component10

NHTSA Complaints API · cached ≤24 h
10Complaints filed
0Involving a crash
0Involving a fire
0Injuries reported
ComponentShareComplaints%CrashesFiresInjuries
Fuel/propulsion system330000
Unknown or other330000
Steering220000
Structure110000
Electrical system110000
Engine110000

An owner can tag several components, so percentages add up to more than 100. Complaints are unverified owner reports, de-duplicated by NHTSA ODI number, merged from NHTSA model names GS, GS200T, GS350.

Latest reports

  • Fuel/propulsion system

    “During highway driving speeds low pressure fuel pump is showing symptoms of issues. Car will cut off while driving and requires 12V battery reset.”

    Filed 04/28/2026 · ODI 11734307
  • Unknown or other

    “I own a 2016 Lexus GS 350 and noticed in 2018 that the dashboard had a sticky substance not realizing the dashboard of my car was indeed melting! It looks terrible!”

    Filed 02/22/2026 · ODI 11719668
  • Steering

    “I am experiencing a persistent and potentially hazardous steering issue with my 2016 Lexus GS 350 AWD (Luxury Package).”

    Filed 05/19/2025 · ODI 11661856

Other Lexus GS model years

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2016 Lexus GS recall questions

How many recalls does the 2016 Lexus GS have?

NHTSA lists 2 safety recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus GS. The most recent, 26V222000 (reported April 8, 2026), concerns fuel system, gasoline. Not every vehicle is covered by every campaign; check a specific car by VIN.

What are the 2016 Lexus GS recalls for?

The largest group is fuel system, gasoline, with 2 campaigns. Each campaign below lists the defect, the risk and the free remedy.

What is the most common complaint about the 2016 Lexus GS?

Fuel/propulsion system is the most-reported component, named in 3 complaints out of 10 filed with NHTSA (30%). Complaints are unverified owner reports.

How do I check if a recall is open on my 2016 Lexus GS?

Enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or the Toyota/Lexus recall lookup. That shows campaigns still unrepaired on that exact car. Safety recall repairs are free at a franchised Lexus dealer.

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