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Lexus IS Research

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0 Recalls
5 Complaints
N/A Safety Rating
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🛡️ NCAP Crash Test Safety Ratings

No NCAP safety rating data available from NHTSA for this vehicle. Ratings are typically available for passenger cars and light trucks.

⚠️ NHTSA Recalls (0)

No recalls found for the Lexus IS in recent model years. That's a good sign!

💬 Consumer Complaints (5)

Real complaints filed with NHTSA by Lexus IS owners. These reports help identify common issues and potential safety concerns.

Most Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
UNKNOWN OR OTHER 2
ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1
SUSPENSION 1
UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER 1
2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 03/30/2025

I was in a vehicle accident on March 30. A accident that could have been avoided if the horn on the IS350 2021 was louder. The vehicle that collided into my vehicle was a Dodge Ram that was hauling a travel trailer which was what hit me. I tried honking various times to let the driver know that I was…

2021 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER • 12/04/2023

The sunroof exploded while driving on a freeway. No rocks were involved, very loud explosion. Sun shade was closed, which prevented glass from getting inside car.

2020 model • ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM • 01/17/2026

This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing MILs, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical assistance, the defect continues. The defect has repeatedly caused the vehicle to stall and lose propulsion while driving, creating a serious hazard. Documented…

2020 model • SUSPENSION • 04/01/2024

Front Suspension (shock Absorber) uneven wear and bouncy, some vibration on the steering wheel at about 30k miles, on highway exit round about circle, the vehicle swerves left or right. very unsafe. long story short, drop it off at the dealership Lexus of Pembroke Pines FL, they said the issue was my tires and it needed to be replace, I…

2019 model • UNKNOWN OR OTHER,VISIBILITY/WIPER • 01/15/2025

The dashboard appears to be decomposing, creating a sticky top layer which in addition to being extremely uncomfortable is reflective in direct sunlight obscuring general visibility and oncoming traffic. There was a similar occurrence with previous Toyota and Lexus models: The Problem - The dashboards in certain Toyota and Lexus models, particularly those from 2003-2011, were made with a material…

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