Lexus IS 350 Problems by Year
Lexus IS 350 years to avoid? What the complaint data shows
These model years drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical IS 350 year: 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014. Look at what owners reported before buying one, and check the VIN for open recalls.
Model years with the most complaints
- 2006 IS 350: 93 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2007 IS 350: 53 complaints, 8 recalls
- 2008 IS 350: 30 complaints, 8 recalls
Model years with the fewest complaints
- 2017 IS 350: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
- 2019 IS 350: 1 complaint, 2 recalls
- 2020 IS 350: 1 complaint, 0 recalls
Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold or how long each year has been on the road, so newer and less popular years naturally have fewer complaints. Use them to spot problem patterns, not as a safety ranking.
Most common Lexus IS 350 problems (all years)
| Problem area | Complaints | Model years | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Structure | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Bags | 50 | 6 | 5 |
| Visibility/wiper | 23 | 6 | 1 |
| Engine | 21 | 5 | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 19 | 5 | 9 |
| Electrical System | 15 | 6 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion System | 13 | 7 | 0 |
| Steering | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| Visibility | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Engine and Engine Cooling | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Power Train | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| Equipment | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Exterior Lighting | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Seat Belts | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Equipment Adaptive/mobility | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| Tires | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Forward Collision Avoidance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Seats | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Traction Control System | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Wheels | 1 | 1 | 0 |
All Lexus IS 350 model years
| Model year | Complaints | Recalls | Crash rating | Top problem | Compared with other years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 IS 350 | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2019 IS 350 | 1 | 2 | 5★ | Unknown or Other | |
| 2018 IS 350 | 0 | 1 | 5★ | — | |
| 2017 IS 350 | 1 | 0 | 5★ | Traction Control System | |
| 2016 IS 350 | 2 | 0 | 5★ | Forward Collision Avoidance | |
| 2015 IS 350 | 4 | 1 | 5★ | Electrical System | |
| 2014 IS 350 | 14 | 1 | 5★ | Fuel/propulsion System | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2013 IS 350 | 0 | 3 | 4★ | — | |
| 2012 IS 350 | 2 | 5 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2011 IS 350 | 5 | 7 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2010 IS 350 | 8 | 8 | — | Air Bags | |
| 2009 IS 350 | 3 | 8 | — | Electrical System | |
| 2008 IS 350 | 30 | 8 | — | Air Bags | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2007 IS 350 | 53 | 8 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
| 2006 IS 350 | 93 | 8 | — | Structure | Far more complaints than other years |
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Frequently asked questions
Which Lexus IS 350 years should you stay away from?
By NHTSA complaints, 2006 (93), 2007 (53), 2008 (30), 2014 (14) drew at least twice as many complaints as a typical IS 350 year. Counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, and newer years have had less time to collect complaints.
What is the biggest problem with the Lexus IS 350?
Structure, with 52 complaints across 4 model years.
How many recalls does the Lexus IS 350 have?
12 safety recalls across all model years. Each model year page lists its recalls and fixes.