Lexus Is 350c years to avoid
The Lexus Is 350c years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2014, 2012, 2017, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018 — each drew complaint volumes well above the model's norm or has an open safety investigation.
29
Total complaints
9
Recall campaigns
2010–2018
Years covered
9
Years to avoid
Complaints by model year
Is 350c years to avoid
| Year | Why | Complaints | vs avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Open safety investigation | 15 | |
| 2011 | Open safety investigation | 6 | |
| 2014 | Open safety investigation | 5 | |
| 2012 | Open safety investigation | 3 | |
| 2017 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2013 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2015 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2016 | Open safety investigation | 0 | |
| 2018 | Open safety investigation | 0 |
Every Is 350c year
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Investigations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2017avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2016avoid | 0 | 0 | |
| 2015avoid | 0 | 2 | |
| 2014avoid | 5 | 3 | |
| 2013avoid | 0 | 4 | |
| 2012avoid | 3 | 5 | |
| 2011avoid | 6 | 6 | |
| 2010avoid | 15 | 8 |
Common questions
What are the worst Lexus Is 350c years?
Based on NHTSA complaint rates and open investigations, the Is 350c years to avoid are 2010, 2011, 2014, 2012, 2017, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2018.
How many recalls does the Lexus Is 350c have?
Across all model years, the Is 350c has 9 distinct NHTSA recall campaigns and 29 consumer complaints on file.
Based on NHTSA ODI data through August 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated August 28, 2026.
Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.