NHTSA recalls & complaints · 1999–2026

Lexus IS recalls, complaints and VIN decoding

NHTSA lists 8 recall campaigns and 595 owner complaints for the Lexus IS, covering model years 1999 to 2026. The 2006 model year drew the most complaints (143), and Structure is the component owners name most often.

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint flat files, updated September 25, 2026.

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8 recall campaigns on file
595 owner complaints (unverified reports to NHTSA)
27 model years with data (1999–2026)

most complaints: 2006 (143 for that model year)
top component: Structure (146 complaints)
latest recall 26V222000 (reported Apr 8, 2026)

41 complaints reporting a crash (6.9%)
5 complaints reporting a fire (0.8%)
25 complaints reporting an injury (4.2%)
1 complaint reporting a death (0.2%)

Lexus IS complaints by model year

27 model years · NHTSA complaints

The 2006 model year has the most complaints: 143 of 595, or 24.0%. Next come 2007 (122) and 2008 (102). The fewest are for 2026, with 1 complaint.

Owner complaints per model yearHighest yearOther years

Show the figures for all 27 model years

Lexus IS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death

Lexus IS complaints by model year, with complaints reporting a crash, fire, injury or death
Model year	Complaints	Reporting a crash	Reporting a fire	Reporting an injury	Reporting a death
1999	1	0	0	1	0
2001	1	1	0	0	0
2002	12	1	0	1	0
2003	12	5	0	5	0
2004	10	1	0	2	0
2005	12	2	0	1	0
2006	143	3	5	2	0
2007	122	6	0	1	1
2008	102	4	0	3	0
2009	40	4	0	3	0
2010	40	7	0	3	0
2011	15	0	0	0	0
2012	18	3	0	1	0
2013	9	2	0	1	0
2014	12	1	0	0	0
2015	9	0	0	0	0
2016	2	0	0	0	0
2017	10	0	0	0	0
2018	3	0	0	0	0
2019	2	0	0	0	0
2020	6	0	0	0	0
2021	2	1	0	0	0
2022	4	0	0	0	0
2023	5	0	0	0	0
2024	1	0	0	0	0
2025	1	0	0	1	0
2026	1	0	0	0	0
All model years	595	41	5	25	1

Crash, fire, injury and death columns count complaints that report at least one of them, not people.

Most-reported Lexus IS components

top 15 · NHTSA categories

Structure is the component named most often, in 146 complaints (24.5% of all 595), followed by Air Bags (115) and Visibility/Wiper (79).

Components named most often in Lexus IS complaints (top 15)

Components named most often in Lexus IS complaints (top 15)
Component	Complaints	Share of complaints
Structure	146	24.5%
Unknown or Other	116	19.5%
Air Bags	115	19.3%
Visibility/Wiper	79	13.3%
Engine	71	11.9%
Electrical System	44	7.4%
Fuel/Propulsion System	35	5.9%
Steering	34	5.7%
Power Train	27	4.5%
Vehicle Speed Control	27	4.5%
Service Brakes	17	2.9%
Exterior Lighting	15	2.5%
Visibility	15	2.5%
Suspension	12	2.0%
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)	10	1.7%

One complaint can name several components, so the shares add up to more than 100%. Component names are NHTSA’s top-level categories.

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

These figures count complaints that vehicle owners and other members of the public have submitted to NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation. NHTSA uses complaints, together with other data, to spot safety issues that may warrant an investigation and to check whether existing recalls go far enough.

They are reports, not findings. Each complaint is the submitter's own account. Its presence in the database does not mean NHTSA has confirmed a defect.
Counts are not defect rates. The data doesn't say how many vehicles were sold, so a raw count can't tell you what share of vehicles had a problem.
Popular models collect more complaints. A model sold in large numbers will usually gather more complaints than a rare one, simply because more people own it.
One complaint can name several components. Totals by component can therefore add up to more than the number of complaints.
Coverage starts in 1995. NHTSA's complaint file contains complaints received since January 1, 1995.

Use complaint patterns as a prompt for questions: whether a recall covers the issue, whether the vehicle you are considering has had the fix, and what a mechanic finds on inspection. For confirmed safety defects, see the recall list for this model.

Lexus IS recalls

8 campaigns · newest first

Every vehicle recall campaign NHTSA lists under the model name IS, newest first. The 8 campaigns cover model years 2006 to 2022. The 2006 model year appears in the most campaigns (7).

8 recall campaigns

Lexus IS recall campaigns covering each model year
Decade	Years ending in 0	Years ending in 1	Years ending in 2	Years ending in 3	Years ending in 4	Years ending in 5	Years ending in 6	Years ending in 7	Years ending in 8	Years ending in 9
2000s							2006: 7 campaigns	2007: 3 campaigns	2008: 3 campaigns	2009: 2 campaigns
2010s	2010: 1 campaign	2011: no campaigns	2012: no campaigns	2013: no campaigns	2014: no campaigns	2015: no campaigns	2016: no campaigns	2017: no campaigns	2018: no campaigns	2019: no campaigns
2020s	2020: no campaigns	2021: no campaigns	2022: 1 campaign

Highlighted: the model year with the most campaigns.

NHTSA campaign 26V222000
Reported Apr 8, 2026
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump
Model year 2022
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.
Consequence:
Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 11V029000
Reported Jan 26, 2011
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery
Model years 2006–2009
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2009 Lexus IS and model year 2006-2007 Lexus GS vehicles. Due to insufficient tightening of the fuel pressure sensor connected to an engine fuel delivery pipe with nickel phosphorus plating, there is a possibility that, over time, the pressure sensor could loosen. If loosening occurs, fuel could leak past a gasket used in the connection between the sensor and the pipe and through the threaded portion of the sensor.
Consequence:
Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect for fuel leakage from the threaded portion of the fuel pressure sensor and if a fuel leak is not confirmed, dealers will further tighten the fuel pressure sensor with the proper torque. If a fuel leak is confirmed, the gasket between the sensor and the fuel deliver pipe will be replaced with a new one, and the sensor will be tightened with the proper torque. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on March 7, 2011. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 10V499000
Reported Oct 21, 2010
Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder
Model year 2006
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2005-2006 avalon, model year 2004-2006 highlander, model year 2004-2006 Lexus RX, and model year 2006 Lexus GS and IS vehicles. Brake fluid containing polymers is used that acts as lubricants for certain brake system components. If replacement brake fluid is used that does not contain such polymers, or that contains only small amounts, a part of the rubber seal located at the rear of the brake master cylinder may become dry, and the seal may curl during movement of the piston. If this occurs, a small amount of brake fluid could slowly leak from the seal into the brake booster.
Consequence:
A leak of brake fluid could lead to a change in brake pedal feel and overtime a degradation in braking performance increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the seal with a newly designed one. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on November 15, 2010. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331 and Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 09V388000
Reported Oct 5, 2009
Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal
Model years 2006–2010
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2004-2010 passenger vehicles. The accelerator pedal can get stuck in the wide open position due to its being trapped by an unsecured or incompatible driver's floor mat.
Consequence:
A stuck open accelerator pedal may result in very high vehicle speeds and make it difficult to stop the vehicle, which could cause a crash, serious injury or death.
Remedy:
Toyota filed an amended defect report on November 25, 2009, stating that dealers will modify the accelerator pedal and, on certain vehicles, alter the shape of the floor surface under the pedal. These changes address the risk of pedal entrapment due to interference with the floor mat. Redesigned accelerator pedals will become available beginning in April 2010 and dealers will replace any modified pedal with the new pedal if desired. Also, dealers will replace any genuine Toyota or Lexus all-weather floor mats with redesigned all-weather mats, or repurchase the previous mats from owners who do not want the new ones. Additionally, software modifications will be installed on camry, avalon and Lexus ES 350, is 350 and is 250 models that will ensure that the brake overrides the accelerator in the event both brake and accelerator pedals are applied. Toyota will begin mailing letters to owners on December 31, 2009. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-800-331-4331, Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 09V020000
Reported Jan 16, 2009
Engine and Engine Cooling
Model years 2006–2008
Toyota is recalling 214,570 MY 2006-2008 Lexus IS, MY 2006-2007 GS and MY 2007-2008 LS passenger vehicles equipped with aluminum fuel delivery pipes (fuel rails). Ethanol fuels with a low moisture content will corrode the internal surface of the fuel rails. As this condition progresses, the engine malfunction indicator light may illuminate.
Consequence:
Over time, the corrosion may create a pinhole resulting in fuel leakage. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel delivery pipes free of charge. The recall is expected to begin during February 2009. Owners may contact Toyota/Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 07V545000
Reported Nov 28, 2007
Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Model year 2006
On certain vehicles, high stress areas may have been created in two specific fuel pipes located in the engine compartment. Combined with other factors such as the presence of corrosive agents in fuel, a crack may form over time leading to fuel leakage from the fuel line(s).
Consequence:
Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source could result in a fire.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the two involved fuel lines with newly designed lines free of charge. The recall began on December 15, 2007. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 06V121000
Reported Apr 13, 2006
Seat Belts › Front
Model year 2006
On certain passenger vehicles, if the front seat belt retractors (both driver and front passenger) become locked, they may not release due to a component of the emergency locking system. If the seat belt is locked in this condition, the occupant may not be able to properly fasten the seat belt.
Consequence:
An occupant not properly wearing a seat belt may have an increased risk of injury during a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the front seat belt assemblies. The recall began on April 21, 2006. Owners may contact Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation
NHTSA campaign 06V096000
Reported Apr 3, 2006
Air Bags
Model year 2006
On certain vehicles, due to improper assembly of the air bag inflator, which is used in the side air bag, the curtain shield air bag, and the knee air bag assembly, some inflators were produced with an insufficient amount of the heating agents necessary for proper air bag deployment. In this condition, the expansion force of the gas may be insufficient to properly inflate the air bag when the SRS system is activated during a crash.
Consequence:
This may increase the risk of injury to the occupant in the involved seating position in the event of a crash.
Remedy:
Dealers will replace the specific SRS air bag. The recall began on April 6, 2006. Owners may contact Toyota at 1-888-270-9371, Scion at 1-866-548-1851, or Lexus at 1-800-255-3987.
Filed by Toyota Motor Corporation

Recall text is shown as NHTSA publishes it; older campaigns, which NHTSA stores in capital letters, are shown in sentence case. NHTSA’s Vehicle Safety Hotline, 1-888-327-4236, also answers recall questions.

How to read this recall list

This list shows every safety recall campaign NHTSA has on file for this make, model and model year. It is not specific to one vehicle: a recall often covers only vehicles built in a certain date range or with a certain part, and many of the vehicles it covers will already have been repaired.

What each recall field means

What each recall field means
Field	What it tells you
Campaign number	NHTSA's unique ID for the recall, such as 20V771000. Quote it to a dealer or when searching NHTSA's site.
Component	The system or part involved, for example air bags, brakes or electrical software.
Summary	What the defect or non-compliance is and which vehicles are covered.
Consequence	The safety risk if the problem isn't fixed.
Remedy	What the manufacturer will do, such as a repair, replacement or software update, and whether it is free.

Some recalls carry an NHTSA consumer advisory, “Do Not Drive” or “Park Outside”. Follow it until the repair is done.
A single campaign often covers several models or model years, so the same campaign number can appear in more than one list.
Recalls are shown as NHTSA publishes them. Very recent campaigns may take time to appear.

Does your vehicle have an open recall? Only a VIN check can tell you. Enter the VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or on the manufacturer's website. Our VIN recall check guide explains what each option covers.

Lexus IS questions

5 questions

How many recalls does the Lexus IS have?

NHTSA lists 8 vehicle recall campaigns for the Lexus IS, covering model years 1999 to 2026. The most recent, 26V222000, was reported on April 8, 2026 and is filed under “Fuel system, gasoline”. The 2006 model year is covered by the most campaigns (7).

Which Lexus IS model year has the most complaints?

The 2006 model year, with 143 of the 595 complaints in NHTSA’s file (24.0%). The next are 2007 (122) and 2008 (102). Complaint counts also reflect how many vehicles of each year were sold and how long they have been on the road, so they are not a reliability ranking.

What is the most common Lexus IS complaint?

Structure is the component named most often: 146 complaints, or 24.5% of all 595. Air Bags (115) and Visibility/Wiper (79) follow. Complaints are unverified reports from owners, not confirmed defects, and one complaint can name several components.

Does every recall on this page apply to my Lexus IS?

Not necessarily. Each campaign lists specific model years, and many cover only vehicles built in a certain period or fitted with a certain part; repairs already carried out aren’t shown. To see whether a recall is open on your vehicle, enter its VIN at NHTSA’s recall lookup (opens in a new tab) or ask a Lexus dealer.

How many Lexus IS complaints report a crash, fire, injury or death?

Of the 595 complaints, 41 report a crash, 5 a fire, 25 at least one injury and 1 at least one death. These figures count complaints, not people, and each complaint is the submitter’s own unverified account.

8 models · most complaints first

The Lexus models with the most NHTSA complaints, and the Lexus VIN decoder with every Lexus model page, WMI code and VIN note.

Lexus ES 350 2007–2023 · 11 recalls · 1,451 complaints
Lexus RX 1999–2026 · 10 recalls · 947 complaints
Lexus RX 350 2004–2023 · 13 recalls · 838 complaints
Lexus RX 300 1998–2003 · 2 recalls · 722 complaints
Lexus IS 250 2006–2016 · 8 recalls · 719 complaints
Lexus ES 1996–2025 · 4 recalls · 666 complaints
Lexus ES 300 1995–2013 · 4 recalls · 562 complaints
Lexus RX 330 2004–2011 · 5 recalls · 526 complaints

All Lexus models and WMI codes Look up recalls by year

Data: NHTSA recalls and complaints flat files, updated September 25, 2026. Recall campaigns are vehicle (V) campaigns listed for this model name; complaints are counted once per NHTSA ODI number and model year.

Lexus IS complaints by model year

Most-reported Lexus IS components

What NHTSA owner complaints mean

Lexus IS recalls

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Fuel Pump

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Master Cylinder

Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal

Engine and Engine Cooling

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings

Seat Belts › Front

Air Bags