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recalls
The Lexus IS 300 has 2 recalls covering 3.36 million vehicles as reported; model year 2019 is covered by the most (2). The 2025 Lexus IS 300 earned 5 of 5 stars overall in crash tests (best version).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
2
Most for 2019: 2
Units affected
3.36M
As reported
Overall stars
5 of 5
Model year 2025
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
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.
Crash test star ratings
12 rated versions, model years 2020 to 2025
Overall stars by model year
The best and lowest overall rating of the versions tested each year (5 is best).
| Year | Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2025 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2024 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2023 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2022 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2021 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · AWD | 9.5% risk | |||
| 2020 | 4 DR · RWD | 9.5% risk |
5 stars is the best. Ratings before model year 2011 used older tests.
Owner complaints
Safety complaints about the Lexus IS 300, by the month they were received
Complaints per month
0 in the 12 months to Sep 2026.
Components named most
- Structure21
- Unknown or other19
- Vehicle speed control18
- Suspension14
- Power train12
- Tires12
- Air bags9
- Complaints
- 124
- Crashes reported
- 22
- Fires reported
- 5
- People injured
- 21
Counts only, as reported by owners and not verified.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Lexus IS 300 by component
- Fuel system, gasoline2 · 3.36M units
Lexus IS 300 recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2020 | Lexus ES350, GS 200T, GS 350, GS300 and 28 more (2017-2020): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V682000 | Crash risk | 1,525,742 |
| Jan 13, 2020 | Lexus ES350, GS 350, GS300, GX460 and 27 more (2013-2019): Fuel system, gasolineNo. 20V012000 | Crash risk | 1,830,752 |
Related pages
Questions and answers
Is the 2020 Lexus IS 300 recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 2020 Lexus IS 300. 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 300 have?
2 recalls cover the Lexus IS 300, for 3.36 million vehicles as reported. The most common problem is fuel system, gasoline (2 recalls).
What is the safety rating of the 2025 Lexus IS 300?
5 of 5 stars overall (4 DR): frontal crash 4, side crash 5 and rollover 5 stars, with a 9.5% chance of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.
What do owners complain about most on the Lexus IS 300?
Structure: named in 21 of the 124 safety complaints about the Lexus IS 300, then unknown or other (19). 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.