The Lemon Index2015 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 4,000 and 25,411 miles. Median 10,000, from 8 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 |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 27% |
| Electrical | 18% |
| Engine | 9% |
| Stability control | 9% |
| Fuel system | 9% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
NHTSA investigations
| Status | Subject | Opened | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Desiccated air bag inflator rupture | 2021 | – |
Manufacturer communications 264
Lexus filed 264 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Intermittent discharged battery
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Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS250 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS250 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS250C C RWD | not rated | not rated | not rated | not rated |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Optional | Optional |
Engines and drivetrains 5
| 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 |
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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