Lexus IS recalls and problems
8 recalls and 599 owner complaints for 19 model years. Pick your year for full details.
Recalls
8
Complaints
599
Crashes reported
41
Fires reported
5
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Lexus IS by year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 IS | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 IS | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 IS | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 IS | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 IS | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 IS | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 IS | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 IS | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 IS | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 IS | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 IS | 1 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2009 IS | 2 | 40 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2008 IS | 3 | 103 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2007 IS | 3 | 122 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 IS | 7 | 143 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 IS | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 IS | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2003 IS | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2002 IS | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported Lexus IS problems
| Problem area | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | 148 | |
| Air Bags | 116 | |
| Unknown or Other | 115 | |
| Visibility/Wiper | 79 | |
| Engine | 72 | |
| Electrical System | 47 | |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 33 | |
| Steering | 33 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 24 | |
| Power Train | 24 |
All Lexus IS recalls
| Recall | Date | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V-222 | Apr 8, 2026 | 2022 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. |
| 11V-029 | Jan 26, 2011 | 2006–2009 | Fuel System, Gasoline | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 lexus is and model year 2006-2007 lexus gs vehicles. |
| 10V-499 | Oct 21, 2010 | 2006 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 lexus rx, and model year 2006 lexus gs and is vehicles. |
| 09V-388 | Oct 5, 2009 | 2006–2010 | Vehicle Speed Control | Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. |
| 09V-020 | Jan 16, 2009 | 2006–2008 | Engine and Engine Cooling | Toyota is recalling 214,570 my 2006-2008 lexus is, my 2006-2007 gs and my 2007-2008 ls passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (Fuel rails). |
| 07V-545 | Nov 28, 2007 | 2006 | Fuel System, Gasoline | On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. |
| 06V-121 | Apr 13, 2006 | 2006 | Seat Belts | On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (Both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. |
| 06V-096 | Apr 3, 2006 | 2006 | Air Bags | On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient… |
Frequently asked questions
What is the worst year for the Lexus IS?
By owner complaints to NHTSA, the 2006 Lexus IS has the most reports (143). Check the 2006 page for the problems owners describe.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS have?
NHTSA lists 8 safety recalls covering Lexus IS model years 2006–2010, 2022.
What are the most common Lexus IS problems?
Owners report structure, air bags, unknown or other problems most often.