Model year 2020 · Midsize Cars, Compact Cars

2020 Lexus GS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2020 Lexus GS at 19–23 mpg combined across 4 versions. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall and 0 owner complaints for this model year.

Safety recalls

1

EPA combined mpg

19–23

NHTSA overall rating

—

Recall file dated Oct 28, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 28, 2026, 7:36 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2020 Lexus GS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 1 safety recall for the 2020 Lexus GS, newest first.

Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump

NHTSA 26V222000 Reported Apr 8, 2026
Filed by
Toyota Motor Corporation (manufacturer recall no. 26LB05/26LA05)
Units affected
9,139 (estimate)
Problem
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.
Risk
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. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

Full recall record on nhtsa.gov

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2020 Lexus GS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2020 Lexus GS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
GS 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium20/28/23 mpg$3,550388
GS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/21 mpg$3,900422
GS 350 F Sport3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/27/22 mpg$3,750405
GS F5.0L 8-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium16/24/19 mpg$4,350472

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2020 Lexus GS crash-test ratings

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the tested versions. More stars mean a lower chance of serious injury in that type of crash. Rollover risk is NHTSA's estimated chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

2020 Lexus GS NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings
Tested vehicleOverallFrontalSideRolloverRollover riskForward collision warning
2020 Lexus GS F 4 DR RWDNot ratedNot ratedNot ratedNot rated—Standard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (New Car Assessment Program), checked Oct 26, 2026.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2020 Lexus GS owner complaints

NHTSA's complaint files list no owner complaints for the 2020 Lexus GS received since January 1, 2015.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus GS model years

Lexus GS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2019 GS19–26 mpg31—
2018 GS19–31 mpg33—
2017 GS19–31 mpg32—
2016 GS19–31 mpg27—
2015 GS21–31 mpg04—

All Lexus GS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2020 Lexus models

2020 Lexus ES2020 Lexus GX2020 Lexus IS2020 Lexus LC2020 Lexus LS2020 Lexus LX2020 Lexus NX2020 Lexus RC2020 Lexus RX2020 Lexus UX

Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 28, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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