2020 Lexus IS 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 2 owner complaints about the 2020 Lexus IS 300, most often about the air bags. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through June 20, 2023. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2020 Lexus IS 300 has problems

2 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
Air bags11
Power train10
Suspension10
Wheels10

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

0 recalls

2020 Lexus IS 300 recalls and how many were fixed

No vehicle safety recalls are on record for this model year.

Best & worst years

2020 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
  • Best
  • Not rated
NHTSA crash tests

2020 Lexus IS 300 safety ratings

2020 Lexus IS 300 4 DR RWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2020 Lexus IS 300 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2020 Lexus IS 300 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2020 Lexus IS 300 side pole test, NHTSA
Side pole★★★★★
  • Rollover: 5 stars (9.5% risk)
  • Stability control: Standard
  • Forward collision warning: Standard
  • Lane departure warning: Standard
In owners' words

What IS 300 owners report

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

Airbags failed to deploy after the car went thru a brick wall at 35 miles per hour. Front impact crash. Car fax report reflects no prior accident. Vehicle was still under warranty & had the “auto nation 162 point check” June 2020 by Tampa Florida by Lexis of Tampa. NOT a single air bag deployed.
Complaint 11492444 · Nov 5, 2022

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