2022 Lexus IS Problems, Complaints & Recalls

Source: NHTSA · Updated Apr 8, 2026 · 4 owner complaints analyzed

Compared with other IS years
Not enough data 18th of 27 for complaints
NHTSA crash rating
Not rated

Owners have filed 4 complaints with NHTSA about the 2022 Lexus IS. That ranks 18th out of 27 IS model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (2 complaints, 50%). There is 1 safety recall covering this model year.

Lexus IS
2026 Lexus IS300h F Sport. Representative photo; appearance varies by model year. Photo: TTTNIS, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.

Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.

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Most common 2022 Lexus IS problems

Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.

Fuel/propulsion System2
Engine1
Power Train1
Structure1
Suspension1 · ~8,616 mi
Problem areaComplaintsShareMedian milesOwners mention mostTypical repair cost
Fuel/propulsion System250%———
Engine125%———
Power Train125%———
Structure125%———
Suspension125%8,616——

One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.

Complaints by year received

Peak: 2023, with 2 complaints
2023: 2202322024: 220242

n = 4 complaints · Source: NHTSA

2022 Lexus IS recalls (1)

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Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pumpApr 8, 2026 · NHTSA campaign 26V222000 · 9,139 vehicles

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed October 15, 2026. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.

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 contact owns a 2022 Lexus IS350. The contact stated that while taking the vehicle for the 6-month inspection, the contact was informed that the tires were completely worn and needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the tires needed to be replaced. The contact contacted the…

Suspension · received Sep 18, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11615155

Sudden engine stalling in the middle of a highway with extremely heavy traffic and stopped in the center lane. Needs to wait inside the car with a passenger in a very scary, tense situation and exposed to serious accident, until a towing arrive for about 1.5 hrs later. The car was towed to the…

Engine · received Mar 3, 2024 · NHTSA complaint 11575122

The vehicle stalled while driving. I pulled over because as I press on the gas the car wouldn’t accelerate in speed . I turned the vehicle off and tried to start the car but it wouldn’t start . I was stranded on side the road for 4 hours to get a tow truck tow the vehicle to the Lexus dealer…

Fuel/propulsion System · received Dec 20, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11561214

There has been a reported issue on the driver side with the bumper separating issue and ive had it replaced same issue and so has my buddy and im hearing that a recall should be coming in regards to fixing this issue. If you guys can figure out this problem im sure all of IS500 car owners would…

Structure · received Aug 30, 2023 · NHTSA complaint 11541658

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Frequently asked questions

What are the most common problems with the 2022 Lexus IS?

Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, engine, power train problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 2 complaints.

Was there a recall on the 2022 Lexus IS?

Yes, 1 safety recall. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.

Was the 2022 Lexus IS a good year?

Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other IS model years, the 2022 has too little data to compare. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.