NHTSA // SAFETY RECORD
2019 Lexus Gs300 Safety Record
The 2019 Lexus Gs300 has not been crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. Its federal safety record shows 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
CRASH
DATANot crash-tested
The 2019 Lexus GS300 has not been subjected to federal crash testing, leaving it without a Safety Index score or star ratings from NHTSA. Consequently, any assessment of its safety must rely solely on its recall and complaint data. This particular model year exhibits a Light recall and complaint burden band, with two recall campaigns identified. Both recalls address issues related to the fuel pump. The NHTSA database also records a single unverified owner complaint for the 2019 GS300. The absence of crash-test results means that no federal data exists to indicate this vehicle is either safe or unsafe.
The 2019 Lexus GS300 was not crash-tested by NHTSA, carries two recall campaigns and a Light recall and complaint burden band, according to NHTSA federal safety data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
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| NHTSA crash test | Not crash-tested |
|---|---|
| Recall and complaint burden | Light |
| Recalls on file | 2 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2019 Lexus Gs300?
The 2019 Lexus GS300 has a Light burden band rating, a reflection of its limited federal safety activity: two recalls and one unverified owner complaint. Both recalls address the fuel pump, part of a wider Toyota campaign affecting multiple models from the same production period. This indicates a platform-level issue, not one specific to the GS300. A single steering-related complaint remains unverified, lacking any established causal link. The Light burden band pertains solely to the volume of recalls and complaints, not to crashworthiness. No crash-test data for this generation of the GS300 is available from NHTSA, nor are there tested sibling years to provide a comparative safety reference.
NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2019 Lexus Gs300 have any recalls?
Both of the 2019 Lexus GS300's recall campaigns address the same component: the gasoline fuel system delivery fuel pump. The first campaign was issued in January 2020 and the second in November 2020, both initiated by Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing. Neither campaign in the data block specifies a park-outside or do-not-drive advisory, but owners should verify current remedy status for their VIN at nhtsa.gov.
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V682000
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer
Reported 2020-11-04
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP20V012000
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
Reported 2020-01-13
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2019 Lexus Gs300?
NHTSA's complaint record for the 2019 Lexus GS300 contains one report, which is an unverified consumer allegation. That single reported concern falls under the Steering component. The record shows zero alleged crashes, zero alleged fires, zero alleged injuries, and zero alleged deaths associated with that complaint.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2019 Lexus Gs300?
The 2019 Lexus GS300's recall record is dominated by two separate campaigns addressing fuel pump failures. Prospective owners should verify recall completion via NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. These recalls, which identify a critical safety defect that dealers are obligated to remedy without cost, significantly impact the vehicle's safety profile.
- The 2019 Lexus GS300 was not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year, meaning no federal star ratings or Safety Index score exists for it.
- Both recalls on this model year target the gasoline fuel system delivery fuel pump and were issued by Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing in 2020, covering a broad range of Toyota-family vehicles from the same production period.
- Only one consumer complaint appears in the NHTSA record for this model year, an unverified allegation involving the Steering component, with no associated crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths reported.
- Prospective buyers of a used 2019 Lexus GS300 should verify recall remedy status for their specific VIN at nhtsa.gov, as the fuel pump campaigns may or may not have been completed on any individual vehicle.
FAQ2019 Lexus Gs300 safety questions
Was the 2019 Lexus Gs300 crash-tested by NHTSA?
No. NHTSA has not run a New Car Assessment Program crash test on this configuration, so it carries no Safety Index. Its safety record here is built from 2 recalls and 1 owner complaint on file.
How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus Gs300 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, 2 vehicle recalls are on file for the 2019 Lexus Gs300. Confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov to see which apply to your car.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2019 Lexus Gs300?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2019 Lexus Gs300. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
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- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus Gs300 2019.
- SCORE This configuration was not crash-tested by NHTSA, so it carries no Safety Index. We report its recall and complaint record only.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.