Lexus IS — Years to Avoid
Which model years have the most problems and which are safe to buy.
Avoid These Years
2010 Lexus IS
51 complaints (364% of segment average)
Main issue: TAKATA RECALL. RECENTLY FINANCED A 2010 LEXUS IS250 IN DEC 2015. SHORTLY AFTER I CAN'T RECALL EXACTLY WHEN I NOTICED THE AIRBAG LIGHT WAS LIT ON, BUT I NEVER PAID MUCH ATTENTION BECAUSE I ASSUMED THAT IT WAS LIT BECAUSE IT MEANT WORKING ACTIVE. AFTER DOING RESEARCH I HAVE LEARNED THAT THIS WAS NOT
2012 Lexus IS
23 complaints (164% of segment average)
Main issue: MY LEXUS 2012 IS 250 ACCELERATED ON ITS OWN, BRAKES DID NOT ENGAGE AFTER DEPRESSING THEM X2, AND THEN I CRASHED INTO A TRUCK. AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY. REPORTED TO LEXUS WHO ASSUMED NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR INCIDENT. THIRD PARTY INSPECTED CAR AND DOWNLOADED BLACK BOX. REPORT FROM LEXUS STATED THAT CAR WA
Safe to Buy
2022 Lexus IS
6 complaints — well below segment average
2020 Lexus IS
7 complaints — well below segment average
2013 Lexus IS
12 complaints — well below segment average
2017 Lexus IS
14 complaints — well below segment average
2015 Lexus IS
14 complaints — well below segment average