2020 Lexus IS 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 300 years
- Not enough data 9th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lexus IS 300. That ranks 9th out of 13 IS 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is air bags (1 complaints, 50%). Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 2owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2020 Lexus IS 300 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Bags | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Power Train | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Suspension | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
| Wheels | 1 | 50% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2020 Lexus IS 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2020 Lexus IS 300.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The tires keep coming out of alignment which causes vehicle vibration, a pull to the left and premature wearing of the tires that then have to be replaced every 10-20K miles. Lexus is aware the IS series cars wear tires this way but state its bc this is a high performance vehicle. The vehicle…
Airbags failed to deploy after the car went thru a brick wall at 35 miles per hour. Front impact crash. Car fax report reflects no prior accident. Vehicle was still under warranty & had the âauto nation 162 point checkâ June 2020 by Tampa Florida by Lexis of Tampa. NOT a single air bag deployed.
Other Lexus IS 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 IS 300 | 7 | 2 |
| 2018 IS 300 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 IS 300 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 IS 300 | 3 | 0 |
| 2006 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 IS 300 | 4 | 0 |
| 2004 IS 300 | 19 | 0 |
| 2003 IS 300 | 21 | 0 |
| 2002 IS 300 | 28 | 0 |
| 2001 IS 300 | 27 | 0 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lexus IS 300?
Owners most often report air bags, power train, suspension problems. The top one, air bags, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2020 Lexus IS 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2020 Lexus IS 300 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS 300 model years, the 2020 has too little data to compare, and NHTSA rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall in crash tests. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.