Specifications by model year
Compare the stats that matter
Every section below is populated from the available EPA, NHTSA, and vehicle-specification data for this model.
Fuel economy
EPA-rated city, highway, and combined economy by year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined MPG | City L/100 km | Highway L/100 km | Combined L/100 km | Fuel-economy range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 27 | 22 | 12.38 | 8.71 | 10.69 | — |
| 2025 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2024 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2023 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | — |
| 2022 | 17 | 25 | 20 | 13.84 | 9.41 | 11.76 | 17-25 mpg combined |
| 2021 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | — |
| 2020 | 18 | 24 | 21 | 13.07 | 9.8 | 11.2 | — |
| 2019 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2018 | 19 | 26 | 22 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 10.69 | 20-28 mpg combined |
| 2017 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2016 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | — |
| 2015 | 19 | 26 | 21 | 12.38 | 9.05 | 11.2 | 19-26 mpg combined |
| 2014 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2013 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2012 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
| 2011 | 16 | 23 | 18 | 14.7 | 10.23 | 13.07 | — |
Engine, transmission & drivetrain
Powertrain specifications can vary between model years. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Body style | Cylinders | Displacement | Fuel type | Engine code | Transmission | Drivetrain | Horsepower | Torque | Engine configuration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2025 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2024 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2023 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2022 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | 2UR-GSE | Automatic | Rear-Wheel Drive | 472 hp | 395 lb-ft | V8 |
| 2021 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2020 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2019 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2018 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | 311 hp | 277 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2017 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2016 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | — | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2015 | sedan | 6 | 3.5 | Premium | 2GR-FSE | Automatic (S6) | All-Wheel Drive | 306 hp | 277 lb-ft | V6 |
| 2014 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2013 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2012 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
| 2011 | sedan | 8 | 5.0 | Premium | — | Automatic (S8) | Rear-Wheel Drive | — | — | — |
Pricing & configuration
Original pricing and model configuration where available. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | msrp | pricing | Trim | Note | currency | Base MSRP | MSRP range | Confidence | notes | Source | estimatedAt | Base price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | Trim: 300 F Sport | 300 F Sport | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2019 | — | Note: Lexus IS 300/350/300F/350F | — | Lexus IS 300/350/300F/350F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $41,830, MSRP range: $41,830 - $43,995, Confidence: 0.9, notes: MSRP for IS 350 RWD and IS 350 F Sport RWD was $41,830. MSRP for IS 350 F Sport AWD was $43,995., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 7/5/2026 | Base price: $38,210 | — | — | USD | $41,830 | $41,830 - $43,995 | 0.9 | MSRP for IS 350 RWD and IS 350 F Sport RWD was $41,830. MSRP for IS 350 F Sport AWD was $43,995. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 7/5/2026 | $38,210 |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | currency: USD, Base MSRP: $40,065, MSRP range: $40,065 - $42,300, Confidence: 0.7, notes: MSRP for RWD and AWD trims., Source: AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote, estimatedAt: 4/7/2026 | — | — | — | USD | $40,065 | $40,065 - $42,300 | 0.7 | MSRP for RWD and AWD trims. | AI-generated estimate; not a verified quote | 4/7/2026 | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Space, dimensions & utility
Seating, cargo, and physical configuration by model year. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | Seats | Doors | Cargo (L) | Cargo (cu ft) | bodyAndInterior | mechanical | Keyless ignition | GVWR | Seat rows | Steering location | Axles | Wheels | Wheelbase | Front wheel | Rear wheel | Brakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard | GVWR: Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | Standard | Class 1C: 4,001 - 5,000 lb (1,814 - 2,268 kg) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 5 | 4 | 310 | 10.9 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.2 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.2, Front wheel: 18, Rear wheel: 18 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.2 | 18 | 18 | — |
| 2019 | 5 | — | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.2 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | 5 | 4 | 306 | 10.8 | Keyless ignition: Standard, Steering location: Left-Hand Drive (LHD), Seat rows: 2 | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less), Axles: 2, Wheels: 4, Wheelbase: 110.2 | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | Left-Hand Drive (LHD) | 2 | 4 | 110.2 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | 5 | 4 | — | — | Keyless ignition: Standard, Seat rows: 2 | Brakes: Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs, GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Standard | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | Calipers / Front and Rear Vented Discs |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | 5 | 4 | 310 | 10.9 | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | — | GVWR: Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety ratings & driver assistance
NHTSA safety ratings and listed driver-assistance availability. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
| Year | abs | esc | tractionControl | autoReverseSystem | tpms | adaptiveCruiseControl | autoBrake | forwardCollisionWarning | pedestrianAeb | blindSpotMonitoring | laneDepartureWarning | rearCamera | rearCrossTrafficAlert | rearAeb | adaptiveDrivingBeam | laneCenteringAssist | blindSpotIntervention | parkAssist |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2024 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | — | — |
| 2023 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | — |
| 2022 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | standard | — |
| 2021 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | standard | — | optional |
| 2020 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | — | standard | — | — | — |
| 2019 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | optional |
| 2018 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | standard | — | — | standard | — | — | — |
| 2017 | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | standard | optional | standard | optional | — | — | standard | — | — | optional |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2014 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — | standard | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Technology & electrification
Listed infotainment, equipment, battery, and charging data. Values can describe one trim or drivetrain. A dash means unavailable data, not zero or absent equipment.
Model year reports
2026
NewestThe 2026 Lexus IS presents a good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, though 13 TSBs suggest minor issues may arise.
2025
The 2025 Lexus IS presents a good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, though limited real-world data for this model year suggests potential for minor issues indicated by TSBs.
2024
The 2024 Lexus IS presents as a solid used car choice with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and complaints.
2023
The 2023 Lexus IS presents an excellent initial reliability profile, boasting zero recalls and consumer complaints.
2022
The 2022 Lexus IS offers a compelling blend of performance and luxury, but used buyers must prioritize confirming the fuel pump recall has been addressed.
2021
The 2021 Lexus IS presents as a solid used car choice with a strong reliability record, evidenced by zero recalls and complaints.
2020
The 2020 Lexus IS presents an excellent reliability profile, marked by zero recalls and complaints in the available data.
2019
The 2019 Lexus IS presents an excellent reliability proposition with zero recalls and zero complaints logged.
2018
The 2018 Lexus IS presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and zero complaints, indicating strong initial build quality and owner satisfaction.
2017
The 2017 Lexus IS presents a compelling used car option with an excellent reliability record, boasting zero recalls and zero complaints according to NHTSA data.
2016
The 2016 Lexus IS offers good reliability, but a single critical complaint regarding engine stalling warrants a thorough inspection of the fuel system.
2015
The 2015 Lexus IS offers a blend of luxury and performance, but potential buyers must be aware of documented issues with its **steering system** and **electrical components**.
2014
The 2014 Lexus IS presents an excellent reliability record with zero recalls and complaints, a rarity that suggests strong initial build quality.
2013
The 2013 Lexus IS offers a compelling blend of luxury and performance, but its reliability record is somewhat opaque due to limited data.
2012
The 2012 Lexus IS offers a generally good reliability record, underscored by zero recalls and complaints.
2011
The 2011 Lexus IS presents as a reliable choice with a strong public reliability score and no reported recalls or complaints.
Scores are derived from NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, normalized by vehicle segment averages.
What are the best years for the Lexus IS?
Carfocal currently has 16 published IS reports, covering 2011 through 2026. Compare the year-specific reports directly to see how reliability, recalls, ownership costs, and value change over time. The newest published verdict says: The 2026 Lexus IS presents a good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, though 13 TSBs suggest minor issues may arise.
Published year coverage: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026.
Is the Lexus IS reliable?
There is no single reliability answer for every Lexus IS. Carfocal's published year reports show why the model year matters, with verdicts that include the 2026 lexus is presents a good reliability profile with zero recalls and complaints, though 13 tsbs suggest minor issues may arise. and the 2026 lexus is should hold its value well, benefiting from lexus's reputation for reliability. Compare the report for the year you are considering before you make a decision.
16 published year-specific reports are available for comparison.
What are common problems with the Lexus IS?
Across Carfocal's published IS guides, recurring problem areas include Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses. The exact risk depends on the model year, so open the report for the vehicle you are evaluating to see which issues, recalls, and repair concerns apply.
Common problem areas found in published repair predictions: Brake Pads and Rotors, Battery, and Coolant Hoses.
Supporting data
- Published guides
- 16
- Years tracked
- 16
- Data sources
- NHTSA, EPA, owner complaints