2016 Lexus GS

The Verdict

Worst problem area

Fuel System

Fuel System leads by volume: 3 of 8 complaints (38%) mention it.

Complaints filed fell from 19 in 2015 to 8 in 2016.

Fuel cost, fuel economy, and complaint history by model-yearScroll sideways to see all 5 years. Fuel figures show the range across trims for years with more than one EPA-rated configuration.Also cataloged for 2016: 1 configuration(s) of a different vehicle class, excluded from the comparison bar only (but included in the figures above).
Category	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	vs. 2016 Midsize Cars
Annual fuel cost ($)	2,500–3,700	2,500–3,700	2,500–4,100	2,500–4,100	2,500–4,100
Combined MPG	21–31	21–31	19–31	19–31	19–31
City / Highway MPG	19–29 / 26–34	19–29 / 26–34	16–29 / 24–34	16–29 / 24–34	16–29 / 24–34
CO₂ tailpipe (g/mi)	283–413	283–413	283–472	283–472	283–472
Complaints filed	20	19	8	6	3	Not compared
Recalls issued	1	1	1	2	3	Not compared
Crash-involved complaints	5	2	0	2	0	Not compared
Fire-involved complaints	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Injuries reported	2	3	0	0	0	Not compared
Deaths reported	0	0	0	0	0	Not compared
Configurations compared	3	3	6	6	6

1 NHTSA recall campaign as of Sep 16, 2026. Check your VIN with NHTSA to see whether one applies to your car.

Fuel System: 3 of 8 NHTSA complaints (38%) mention it.

EPA rates it 19–31 MPG combined.

EPA estimates $2,500–$4,100 a year in fuel costs, using EPA's assumptions.

Every EPA-rated configuration on this page, one row each.A number tagged (low) or (high) is this page’s own cost-table figure of that name, above.
Configuration	Transmission	Cylinders	Displacement	Drivetrain	Fuel Type	Vehicle Class	City	Highway	Combined	Annual Fuel Cost	CO₂
Configuration 1	Automatic (S8)	8	5.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Compact Cars	16 mpg (low)	24 mpg (low)	19 mpg (low)	$4,100 (high)	472 g/mi (high)
Configuration 2	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	22 mpg	32 mpg	26 mpg	$3,000	345 g/mi
Configuration 3	Automatic (AV-S8)	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	29 mpg (high)	34 mpg (high)	31 mpg (high)	$2,500 (low)	283 g/mi (low)
Configuration 4	Automatic (S8)	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	20 mpg	28 mpg	23 mpg	$3,350	388 g/mi
Configuration 5	Automatic (S6)	6	3.5L	All-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	19 mpg	26 mpg	22 mpg	$3,500	408 g/mi
Configuration 6	Automatic (S8)	4	2.0L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	21 mpg	30 mpg	24 mpg	$3,250	368 g/mi
Configuration 7	Automatic (S8)	6	3.5L	Rear-Wheel Drive	Premium	Midsize Cars	19 mpg	27 mpg	22 mpg	$3,500	405 g/mi

Complaints by category, in the same fixed order on every page
Category	Complaints	Crash-Involved	Fire-Involved	Injuries	Deaths
Engine	1	0	0	0	0
Transmission & Drivetrain	0	0	0	0	0
Fuel System	3	0	0	0	0
Electrical	0	0	0	0	0
Brakes	0	0	0	0	0
Steering	2	0	0	0	0
Suspension, Wheels & Tires	0	0	0	0	0
Airbags & Restraints	0	0	0	0	0
Driver Assistance & Speed Control	0	0	0	0	0
Body, Seats & Latches	1	0	0	0	0
Visibility & Lighting	0	0	0	0	0
Other	2	0	0	0	0

A complaint that names more than one category is counted in each, so the rows can add up to more than the total number of complaints.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP · Campaign 26V222000 · Apr 8, 2026
Defect: 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.
Consequence: 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. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.