2021 Lexus IS 300 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other IS 300 years
- Not enough data 11th of 13 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- None on file
- NHTSA crash rating
- 5 out of 5 stars
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2021 Lexus IS 300. That ranks 11th out of 13 IS 300 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is engine (1 complaints, 100%). There are no safety recalls on file for this model year.
- 1owner complaints
- 0safety recalls
- 0NHTSA investigations
- 0complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2021 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 100% | — | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
2021 Lexus IS 300 recalls (0)
No safety recalls are on file for the 2021 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 Oil Housing Cap cracked during an oil change on my 2021 Lexus IS300. This occurred at my mechanics shop. I would have taken the car to the dealer but the cost for an oil change is double. The mechanic charged me for the part $55.25. When he went to purchase the part from JM Lexus, Sample Road…
Other Lexus IS 300 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 IS 300 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 IS 300 | 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 2021 Lexus IS 300?
Owners most often report engine, unknown or other problems. The top one, engine, accounts for 1 complaint.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Lexus IS 300?
No safety recalls are on file for this model year.
Was the 2021 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 2021 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.