Lexus IS years to avoid
The Lexus IS years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation. The 2000 is the cleanest year on record.
798
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
1998–2025
Years covered
5
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
IS years to avoid
Every IS year
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus IS years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the IS years to avoid are 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010. The cleanest year on record is 2000.
What is the best year for the Lexus IS?
By complaint volume, 2000 has the cleanest NHTSA record among IS years with enough data to compare.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS have?
Across all model years, the IS has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 798 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.