Lexus IS recalls and problems by year
NHTSA lists 7 recalls and 504 owner complaints for the Lexus IS (model years 2001–2026). The most reported problem area is structure (124 complaints), followed by air bags (107 complaints). The 2006 model year has the most recalls (7).
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2023 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2022 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2020 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2014 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2012 | 0 | 18 | 3 | 0 | |
| 2011 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | |
| 2010 | 1 | 41 | 7 | 0 | |
| 2009 | 2 | 40 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2008 | 3 | 102 | 4 | 0 | |
| 2007 | 3 | 122 | 6 | 0 | |
| 2006 | 7 | 143 | 3 | 5 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2003 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2002 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
By complaints filed, the peak model years are 2006 (143), 2007 (122) and 2008 (102). Among model years at least two years old, the 2001 has the fewest complaints on file (1).
Most reported problem areas
What owners name in their complaints across all Lexus IS model years. A complaint can name more than one area.
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 124 | 8 of 26 | |
| Air bags | 107 | 9 of 26 | |
| Visibility/wiper | 73 | 8 of 26 | |
| Engine | 59 | 9 of 26 | |
| Electrical system | 39 | 8 of 26 |
All 7 recalls
| Recall | Date | Problem area | Model years | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11V029000 | Jan 26, 2011 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery | 2006–2009 | 244,779 |
| 10V499000 | Oct 21, 2010 | Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder | 2006 | 728,544 |
| 09V388000 | Oct 5, 2009 | Vehicle speed control: accelerator pedal | 2006–2010 | 4,445,056 |
| 09V020000 | Jan 16, 2009 | Engine and engine cooling | 2006–2008 | 214,570 |
| 07V545000 | Nov 28, 2007 | Fuel system, gasoline: delivery, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings | 2006 | 34,343 |
| 06V121000 | Apr 13, 2006 | Seat belts: front | 2006 | 28,947 |
| 06V096000 | Apr 3, 2006 | Air bags | 2006 | 133 |
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 28 complaints and a fire in 5 complaints; 15 people injured and 1 death 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.