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Lexus IS: which year to buy? Recalls and complaints by year

Of 26 model years of the Lexus IS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (12, most often about electrical system). 2021 has the most complaints mentioning a crash, a fire or an injury (1).

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Each row counts what official sources have on record for that model year: recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many of those complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability. Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, so open the year before you decide. 🇺🇸 Dado local

Ano Chamadas de retorno Complaints Crash, fire or injury Most reported Misto
2026 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2025 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2024 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2023 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2022 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2021 0 2 1 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2020 0 6 0 UNKNOWN OR OTHER 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2019 0 2 0 TIRES 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2018 0 3 0 ENGINE 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2017 0 11 0 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2016 0 2 0 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 8.9 km/l (21 MPG)
2015 0 9 0 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10.2 km/l (24 MPG)
2014 0 12 1 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 10.2 km/l (24 MPG)
2013 0 0 0 — 9.8 km/l (23 MPG)
2012 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2011 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2010 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2009 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2008 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2007 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2006 0 0 0 — 9.3 km/l (22 MPG)
2005 0 0 0 — 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)
2004 0 0 0 — 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)
2003 0 0 0 — 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)
2002 0 0 0 — 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)
2001 0 0 0 — 7.6 km/l (18 MPG)

Recalls: NHTSA campaigns only, so a defect also recalled in Canada is not counted twice. Stars: NHTSA overall rating. Fuel economy: EPA.

All years of the Lexus IS

Perguntas

Which Lexus IS year has the most complaints?
Of 26 model years of the Lexus IS on record, 2014 has the most owner complaints at NHTSA (12, most often about electrical system).
Which Lexus IS years have no complaints or recalls on record?
2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007. That can also mean fewer cars sold or a newer car, not only a better one.
How is this comparison made?
We count, for each model year, the recall campaigns and owner complaints filed with NHTSA, and how many complaints mention a crash, a fire or an injury. We do not rate reliability: raw counts also depend on how many cars were sold and how old they are.