Model year guide

2016 Lexus GS 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2016 Lexus GS 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2016 Lexus GS 350 — representative photo
Representative photo

2016 Lexus GS 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2016 Lexus GS 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2016 Lexus GS 350.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2016 Lexus GS 350 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classMidsize Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume99 cu ft
Cargo volume14 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2016 Lexus GS 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
192.1 in
Width
72.4 in
Height
57.9 in
Wheelbase
112.2 in
Curb weight
3,891 lb
Front track
62.6 in
Rear track
63.0 in

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2016 Lexus GS 350. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

Canadian recalls 3

Transport Canada recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus GS 350. Relevant if the car was first sold in, or imported from, Canada.

Electrical

Issue: This recall is for certain block heater kits installed on certain vehicles or sold as accessories at Toyota or Lexus dealerships. On certain vehicles, the engine block heater cable may not have enough heat protection and could be damaged by high temperatures. If this happens, the cable could short circuit while plugged in, and cause the wiring to overheat or melt. Note:…

Transport Canada #2021723 · Nov 2021

Lights And Instruments

Issue: On certain vehicles, the rear reflex reflectors may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the rear reflectors may reflect less light than what is required by Canadian regulations. Safety Risk: This small error does not affect vehicle safety. Corrective Actions: This is not a recall. The company has made changes to ensure that all new vehicles have fully comp…

Transport Canada #2020577 · Nov 2020

Electrical

On certain vehicles, the electrical power cords of some dealer installed block heaters may have been improperly manufactured, causing the wires to contact each other, resulting in a short circuit. A short circuit could lead to a fire which would increase the risk of injury and/or damage to property. Correction: For vehicles where the subject block heater was approved for instal…

Transport Canada #2017363 · Jul 2017

Source: Transport Canada Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database.

About the Lexus GS 350

The Lexus GS is an executive car manufactured by Toyota and marketed by Lexus across four generations — launched in 1991 as the Toyota Aristo in Japan and as the Lexus GS for markets outside the Japanese market beginning in February 1993. It continued with the Toyota Aristo name for the Japanese market until January 2005, following the introduction of the Lexus marque in Japan.

From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.

2016 Lexus GS 350 vehicles on record

Other Lexus GS 350 model years

2016 Lexus GS 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2016 Lexus GS 350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2016 Lexus GS 350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2016 Lexus GS 350 get?

The 2016 Lexus GS 350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.