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.
Vehicle safety record
2016 Lexus GS350 Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2016 Lexus GS350 with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system (2) and the steering (1). There are no recalls for it. For comparison, the 2015 has 15 and the 2017 has 4.
NHTSA data checked
AFar fewer problems than a typical GS350 year, for its age
#295 most complained-about 2016 vehicle
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 0
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 2016 Lexus GS350 problems
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No recalls for the 2016 Lexus GS350
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Lexus GS350. Recalls can be announced at any time - this page updates daily.
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3 complaints about the 2016 Lexus GS350
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
Loud chirping noise from engine during idle and its from high pressure fuel pump. *Tr
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.
Lexus GS350: every year compared
All GS350 years2016 Lexus GS350 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lexus GS350 | 3 | 0 | A | |
| 2016 Lexus ES350 | 21 | 1 | A | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GX460 | 9 | 2 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus ES | 9 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus ES300H | 7 | 0 | C | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GS | 5 | 1 | D | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus CT200H | 3 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus GS200T | 2 | 0 | - | Compare |
| 2016 Lexus IS | 2 | 0 | A | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2016 Lexus GS350
Does the 2016 Lexus GS350 have any recalls?
NHTSA lists no recalls for the 2016 Lexus GS350 right now. Recalls can be announced at any time, and this page checks NHTSA every day. You can also check your exact vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What are the most common problems with the 2016 Lexus GS350?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the fuel system (2), steering (1), engine & cooling (1).
How many complaints has the 2016 Lexus GS350 had?
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on September 12, 2016 and the latest on March 8, 2023. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 2016 Lexus GS350 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 83 out of 100 (grade A: far fewer problems than a typical Lexus GS350 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Lexus GS350 years have the most complaints?
2013 (41), 2014 (16), 2015 (15). See every Lexus GS350 year compared.
What should I do if my 2016 Lexus GS350 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data