MODEL
Lexus Gs F
NHTSA safety across every Lexus Gs F model year we cover.
Across the 2 model years of the Lexus Gs F we cover (2019 to 2020), no year has an NHTSA crash-test score on record. 1 recall have been issued across those years.
The Lexus GS F is a high-performance sport sedan slotting into the competitive luxury performance segment, going up against German heavyweights like the BMW M5 and Mercedes-AMG E63. Built on the GS platform and powered by a naturally aspirated V8, it targets driving enthusiasts who want Japanese craftsmanship paired with serious rear-wheel-drive performance. Our coverage spans the 2019 and 2020 model years, the final chapter of this generation.
From a pure safety-data standpoint, the 2019-2020 Lexus GS F presents a limited picture, and shoppers deserve to know that upfront. NHTSA did not conduct crash testing on the GS F during the model years we cover, which means there are no star ratings or Safety Index scores to reference. That absence is not a red flag in itself, as low-volume performance variants are frequently skipped in federal testing programs, but it does leave a real gap for safety-conscious buyers. On the recall side, the GS F carries just one recall across both covered model years, which is a modest figure for any vehicle in this segment and suggests Lexus did not face significant systematic safety defects during this period. Owner complaints are nearly nonexistent, with only one total complaint on file and zero reported crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths attached to it. Those complaints are unverified allegations, and a single data point offers little to analyze. The honest bottom line is this: the GS F has a thin but largely clean federal safety record. The absence of crash-test data is the most significant gap. Buyers prioritizing independently verified crash protection should weigh that carefully, especially since comparable luxury sport sedans from other brands do carry NHTSA or IIHS ratings for reference.
WHAT REVIEWERS SAYReviewers generally celebrate the GS F for its high-revving V8 character and engaging rear-wheel-drive dynamics, calling it a more emotionally involving alternative to turbocharged European rivals. Most praise the cabin's fit and finish, well-bolstered sport seats, and refined ride quality, though some note that the infotainment interface feels dated compared to class competitors. Overall, professional reviewers tend to view it as a rewarding, if niche, choice.
- NHTSA did not crash-test the GS F for the 2019 or 2020 model years, so there are no federal star ratings to guide your safety comparison. Consider seeking out any available IIHS data or comparing tested alternatives if crash-test scores are a priority for you.
- Only one recall was issued across both covered model years, a low count that indicates Lexus did not encounter widespread safety-related defects requiring corrective action during this period.
- Owner complaints to NHTSA total just one across 2019 and 2020 combined, with zero associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported. While that is a very thin complaint record, it also means there is minimal real-world safety signal available from federal databases.
- The GS F is a low-volume performance variant, which partly explains why federal safety testing was not conducted. Low production numbers can also affect how quickly safety issues surface in complaint databases, so monitoring NHTSA's recall and complaint portal after purchase is a sound practice.
Most-recalled year on record: 2019 Lexus Gs F with 1 recalls.