The Lemon Index2014 Lexus IS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Failure mileage by system
Half of owners who gave a mileage reported the problem between 2,000 and 34,000 miles. Median 21,000, from 21 complaints with a mileage.
Mileage owners typed into their NHTSA complaint, all complaints for this model year. People report some problems late, so read it as a range.
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Electrical | 26% |
| Airbags | 19% |
| Engine | 15% |
| Steering | 11% |
| Brakes | 11% |
One complaint can name more than one system, so shares can add to more than 100%.
Severity, all complaints
| Total | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths | Tows |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Recall campaigns 1
20V012000 Jan 2020 Fuel System, Gasoline / Delivery / Fuel Pump
Defect. Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014
Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy. Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 319
Lexus filed 319 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent discharged battery
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
- While a vehicle is in inventory, the battery is subject to conditions that can reduce its…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS F 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
| Lexus IS250 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS250 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | No |
Engines and drivetrains 6
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 2.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 20 / 27 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 19 / 28 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | RWD | 19 / 27 / 22 | Premium | $3,500 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 19 / 26 / 21 | Premium | $3,700 |
| 5.0L 8-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 16 / 23 / 18 | Premium | $4,300 |
EPA test versions for this model year. Fuel cost is the EPA's current estimate, not the price in that year.
Nearby model years
Sources: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer communications; EPA fuel economy data; YouTube video titles. Complaints are owner reports, not proof of a defect.
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