Lexus IS Problems — All Years, Common Issues & Reliability Report
Year-by-year breakdown of safety recalls, NHTSA owner complaints, reported injuries, and worst problem areas. Data sourced from federal safety databases and updated daily.
Own a Lexus IS? Check your specific VIN for a full history report.
Lexus IS — Year-by-Year Problem Comparison
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Injuries | Worst Component | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026Best | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2024 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | Full report → |
| 2021Worst | 0 | 2 | 0 | UNKNOWN OR OTHER | Full report → |
Most Common IS Problems
Based on 2 owner complaints filed with NHTSA across recent model years.
IS Years to Avoid
Ranked by combined complaints, recalls, and reported injuries.
Best IS Years to Buy
Lexus IS Problems by Year
Frequently Asked Questions — Lexus IS Reliability
What year IS has the most problems?
Based on NHTSA data, the 2021 Lexus IS had the highest combined complaint and recall count among recent model years — 2 complaints and 0 safety recalls. See the full 2021 report for details on specific defects.
Is the Lexus IS reliable?
The Lexus IS has accumulated 2 owner-filed complaints and 0 safety recalls across recent model years in NHTSA's national database. The 2026 model year stands out as having the fewest reported issues in recent data. Reliability varies significantly by year and individual vehicle history — always run a VIN check before purchasing any used IS.
What are the most common IS problems?
The most frequently cited problem areas for the Lexus IS across recent model years are: UNKNOWN OR OTHER (2 reports). These are based on NHTSA complaints submitted directly by vehicle owners.
How do I check if my IS has an open recall?
You can check for open recalls on any Lexus IS using the vehicle's 17-character VIN at VinCheckEngine.com. Our free VIN report pulls the latest NHTSA recall data along with accident history, odometer records, and other key information. Recalls on this page are model-level — a VIN check will confirm whether your specific vehicle's recall was remedied.
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