Lexus IS 300 recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 2 recalls and 89 owner complaints for the Lexus IS 300 (model years 2001–2006, 2016–2022). The most reported problem area is structure (16 complaints), followed by vehicle speed control (14 complaints). The 2019 model year has the most recalls (2).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 19 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 1 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 28 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 27 | 8 | 3 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2002 (28), 2001 (27) and 2003 (21). Among model years at least two years old, the 2006 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus IS 300 model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 16 | 5 of 13 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 14 | 4 of 13 | |
| Power train | 11 | 4 of 13 | |
| Suspension | 10 | 4 of 13 | |
| Tires | 8 | 4 of 13 |
All 2 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V682000 | Nov 4, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2019 | 1,525,742 |
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2018–2019 | 1,830,752 |
Vehicles: the manufacturer's estimate of all vehicles potentially affected by the recall, across every model it covers. Each model-year page lists what its recalls fix.
Owners reported a crash in 18 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 17 people injured and 0 deaths are recorded in these reports. These are the owners' accounts, not findings of cause.
Complaint counts grow with how many cars were sold and how long they have been on the road; compare years with that in mind. Complaints are unverified owner reports.