The Lemon Index2020 Lexus IS. Advanced data.
The raw numbers: engines, recall campaign numbers, failure mileage and manufacturer communications.
Lemon Index–100 = average car
Complaints3NHTSA, first 3 years
Complaints by system
| System | Share of complaints |
|---|---|
| Airbags | 33% |
| Wheels | 33% |
| Suspension | 33% |
| Transmission & drivetrain | 33% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
As reported by owners to NHTSA. Not verified.
Manufacturer communications 89
Lexus filed 89 service communications for this car with NHTSA.
- Creaking noise during turns (or turning steering wheel) coming from front strut area
- SUPERSESSION NOTICE The information contained in this bulletin supersedes Service Bulletin Nos
- The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the…
Crash ratings by version
| Version | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lexus IS 300 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS 350 4 DR RWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
| Lexus IS 350 4 DR AWD | ★★★★★ | ★★★★☆ | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ |
Safety equipment
| Electronic stability | Forward collision warning | Lane departure warning |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | Standard | Standard |
Engines and drivetrains 3
| Engine | Transmission | Drive | City / hwy / combined | Fuel | Fuel cost/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4-cyl turbo | Auto (S8) | RWD | 21 / 30 / 24 | Premium | $3,200 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S8) | RWD | 20 / 28 / 23 | Premium | $3,350 |
| 3.5L 6-cyl | Auto (S6) | AWD | 18 / 24 / 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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