2021 Lexus IS 300Problems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 1 owner complaint about the 2021 Lexus IS 300, most often about the engine. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through November 16, 2022. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2021 Lexus IS 300 has problems

1 complaint 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
Engine10

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

0 recalls

2021 Lexus IS 300 recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2021 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

2021 Lexus IS 300 safety ratings

2021 Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD in NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program. Photos are from NHTSA's crash tests.

★★★★★Overall rating
2021 Lexus IS 300 frontal crash test, NHTSA
Frontal crash★★★★★
2021 Lexus IS 300 side barrier test, NHTSA
Side barrier★★★★★
2021 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 engine complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

The Oil Housing Cap cracked during an oil change on my 2021 Lexus IS300. This occurred at my mechanics shop. I would have taken the car to the dealer but the cost for an oil change is double. The mechanic charged me for the part $55.25. When he went to purchase the part from JM Lexus, Sample Road,…
Complaint 11493859 · Nov 16, 2022

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