2019 Lexus IS 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 7 owner complaints about the 2019 Lexus IS 300, most often about the tires. It is covered by 2 safety recalls, and for recall 20V-012 the manufacturer reports only 84% of affected cars repaired.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through April 4, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2019 Lexus IS 300 has problems

7 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury
Tires21
Wheels21
Fuel/propulsion system20
Suspension10
Structure10
Electrical system10

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

2 recalls

2019 Lexus IS 300 recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

85%repaired · 2022 Q4

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-682 · Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles · 1,297,112 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

84%repaired · 2022 Q1

Delivery: fuel pump

Recall 20V-012 · Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles · 1,540,470 repaired

Risk. If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.

Best & worst years

2019 vs. every other IS 300 year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IS 300 median. How we score

'01'02'03'04'05'06'16'17'18'19'20'21'22
  • Avoid
  • Caution
  • Solid
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  • Not rated
In owners' words

What IS 300 owners report

Recent tires complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS IS 300 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: TURANZA EL400, TIRE SIZE: 255/35/R18 N/A, DOT NUMBER: RB4TR982520. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STAND STILL AT A…
Complaint 11343003 · Aug 3, 2020 · 19,300 miles
PLEASE SEE IMAGES. WITHOUT WARNING ON THIS NEWS 2019 LEXUS IS 300 WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES ON IT THE LEFT REAR FRONT TIRE LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED ON I-95 NEAR BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA. THE TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW UP OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE…
Complaint 11231267 · Jul 12, 2019 · 2,000 miles

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