2023 Lexus ISProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 5 owner complaints about the 2023 Lexus IS, most often about the back over prevention. It has no vehicle safety recalls on record.

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through August 26, 2026. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2023 Lexus IS has problems

5 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
Back over prevention10
Electrical system10
Engine10
Power train10
Service brakes10
Structure10
Visibility10

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

0 recalls

2023 Lexus IS recalls and how many were fixed

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

Best & worst years

2023 vs. every other IS 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 median. How we score

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  • Avoid
  • Caution
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In owners' words

What IS owners report

Recent back over prevention complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.

I am reporting recurring infotainment, display, audio, and related electrical malfunctions with my vehicle that have continued despite multiple visits and repair attempts by an authorized Lexus dealership. The problems began when the vehicle was relatively new and have continued intermittently.…
Complaint 11759881 · Aug 26, 2026

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