8
recalls
The Lexus IS has 8 recalls covering 5.71 million vehicles as reported; model year 2006 is covered by the most (7). Owners filed 44 safety complaints in the 12 months to Sep 2026; structure is named most over all years.
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
8
Most for 2006: 7
Units affected
5.71M
As reported
Overall stars
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Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
44
+83.3% vs 12 months before
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus IS, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
44 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Structure146
- Air bags116
- Unknown or other116
- Visibility/wiper79
- Engine71
- Electrical system44
- Fuel/propulsion system35
- Complaints
- 596
- Crashes reported
- 41
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 31
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus IS by component
- Fuel system, gasoline3 · 288K units
- Air bags1 · 133 units
- Engine and engine cooling1 · 215K units
- Seat belts1 · 29K units
- Service brakes, hydraulic1 · 729K units
- Vehicle speed control1 · 4.45M units
Lexus IS recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 8, 2026 | Lexus GS, IS, RC (2015-2022): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 26V222000 | Crash risk | 9,139 |
| Jan 26, 2011 | Lexus GS, IS (2006-2009): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 11V029000 | Fire | 244,779 |
| Oct 21, 2010 | Lexus GS, IS, RX; Toyota Avalon and 1 more (2004-2006): Service brakes, hydraulicNo. 10V499000 | Crash risk | 728,544 |
| Oct 5, 2009 | Lexus ES350, IS; Toyota Avalon, Camry and 4 more (2004-2010): Vehicle speed controlNo. 09V388000 | Crash risk | 4,445,056 |
| Jan 16, 2009 | Lexus GS, IS, LS (2006-2008): Engine and engine coolingNo. 09V020000 | Fire | 214,570 |
| Nov 28, 2007 | Lexus GS, IS (2006): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 07V545000 | Fire | 34,343 |
| Apr 13, 2006 | Lexus GS, IS (2006): Seat beltsNo. 06V121000 | Crash risk | 28,947 |
| Apr 3, 2006 | Lexus GS, IS, LS; Scion TC and 5 more (2004-2007): Air bagsNo. 06V096000 | Crash risk | 133 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2022 Lexus IS recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2022 Lexus IS. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS have?
8 recalls cover the Lexus IS, for 5.71 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (3 recalls).
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus IS?
Structure: named in 146 of the 596 safety complaints about the Lexus IS, then air bags (116). One complaint can name several components.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.