Lexus IS F recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 8 recalls and 19 owner complaints for the Lexus IS F (model years 2008–2014, 2016–2017). The most reported problem area is air bags (12 complaints), followed by engine (5 complaints). The 2009 model year has the most recalls (6).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus IS F model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 12 | 4 of 9 | |
| Engine | 5 | 3 of 9 | |
| Power train | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | 1 of 9 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 1 of 9 |
All 8 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20V012000 | Jan 13, 2020 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, fuel pump | 2014 | 1,830,752 |
| 19V741000 | Oct 17, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2009 | 928,220 |
| 19V005000 | Jan 9, 2019 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2010–2014 | 1,299,448 |
| 18V024000 | Jan 9, 2018 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2009–2010, 2013 | 628,018 |
| 17V006000 | Jan 9, 2017 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2009, 2012 | 577,875 |
| 16V340000 | May 23, 2016 | Air bags: frontal, passenger side, inflator module | 2008–2011 | 1,754,517 |
| 14V647000 | Oct 15, 2014 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2008–2010 | 422,509 |
| 13V030000 | Jan 30, 2013 | Visibility/wiper | 2008–2011 | 267,718 |
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 1 complaint and a fire in 0 complaints; 0 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.