2023 LEXUS IS 300

0 recalls — 0 complaints — 17 TSBs — 5/5 safety rating

No recalls found for this vehicle.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

NHTSA Safety Ratings — 2023 LEXUS IS 300

2023 Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD

CategoryRating
Overall Rating 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Frontal Crash 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Driver 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Frontal Crash — Passenger 4 / 5 ★★★★☆
Side Crash 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Driver 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Side Crash — Passenger 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover 5 / 5 ★★★★★
Rollover Risk 9.5%

Safety Technology

FeatureStatus
Electronic Stability ControlStandard
Forward Collision WarningStandard
Lane Departure WarningStandard

Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings Program. Ratings are based on crash tests conducted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

EPA Fuel Economy — 2023 LEXUS IS 300

Trim / Engine City MPG Highway MPG Combined MPG Fuel Type Annual Fuel Cost
2.0L 4-cyl, Automatic (S8) (Rear-Wheel Drive) 21.0 31.0 25.0 Premium $3,250

CO2 Emissions: 355.0 g/mile (Compact Cars)

Source: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Actual fuel economy may vary based on driving conditions.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2023 LEXUS IS 300

17 manufacturer communications from 12 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT7
200000 WHEELS2
210000 TRAILER HITCHES2
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY1
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.1
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS1
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
LSB002922 Feb 9, 2023
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires
LSB002922 Feb 9, 2023
200000 WHEELS
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires
LSB003022 Feb 9, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage cond
L-TT-0320-22 Rev Nov 7, 2022
280000 BACK OVER PREVENTION
TT: Some 2023 Lexus ES and UX vehicles may exhibit a condition where the Vehicle Customize settings within the head unit are unavailable/grayed out after connecting to the DLC3 port.
L-TT-0306-21 Rev Sep 28, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TT: Some 2022-2023MY Lexus vehicles with the ?21MM (Multimedia) system may experience an error with the User Profile not loading when starting the vehicle and the vehicle reverting to the Guest Profile mode.
L-SB-0041-22 Sep 13, 2022
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2023 model year IS 300, IS 350, and IS 500 vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed.
L-SB-0041-22 Sep 13, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2023 model year IS 300, IS 350, and IS 500 vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed.
L-SB-0039-22 Sep 12, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: This bulletin contains the vehicle specific pre-delivery services for 2023 model year ES 250, ES 300 Hybrid, and ES 350 vehicles. Additionally, refer to the applicable Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) Check Sheet for services to be performed
LSB002822 Jul 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: 2023 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with driver side floor mat retaining hooks (clips) to secure the floor mat in the correct position. In addition, some models may also utilize retaining hooks (clips) for passenger side and re
LSB002922 Jul 13, 2022
200000 WHEELS
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires
LSB002922 Jul 13, 2022
210000 TRAILER HITCHES
TSB: During the manufacturing process, tires are mounted on the vehicle as matched sets to help reduce conditions such as pulling or drifting. If the wheels are replaced or refinished before vehicle delivery, it is important that the tires
LSB003022 Jul 13, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Long-term or off-site storage requires special care to keep vehicles factory fresh and ready for delivery. The following guidelines should be performed to minimize vehicle component/part degradation due to extended vehicle storage cond
LSB002422 Jul 7, 2022
353400 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:RADIO/TAPE DECK/CD ETC.
TSB: All 2023 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with a factory-installed SiriusXM Satellite Radio, including a 90-day free customer trial. As part of the Pre-Delivery Service (PDS) process, ensure that the SiriusXM satellite radio is a
LSB002222 Jul 7, 2022
111000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY
TSB: Hybrid vehicles are equipped with two types of batteries: ?Hybrid Vehicle (HV) battery ?Auxiliary (12V) battery If the hybrid vehicle is put into storage, the State-Of-Charge (SOC) of its HV battery and auxiliary battery will g
LSB002022 Jul 6, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: Some 2023 model year Lexus vehicles are equipped with an eOwner?s Manual (eOM), which is installed into the head unit while the vehicle is in transit. During Pre-Delivery Service (PDS), follow the instructions contained within the Soft
LSB001922 Jul 1, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
TSB: A battery in a stored vehicle is subject to conditions that can reduce its performance and service life. These conditions include storage period, temperature, parasitic drain, and battery load. Because of these factors, battery inspect
LTT031622 May 13, 2022
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.

LEXUS IS 300 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS 300 across all model years (2001–2019).

4 Total Recalls
158 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
32 Reported Crashes
7 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

LEXUS IS 300 — Year by Year

Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.

Year Recalls Complaints
2022 0 2 View
2021 0 2 View
2020 0 4 View
2019 2 13 View
2018 1 9 View
2017 0 2 View
2016 0 3 View
2006 0 1 View
2005 0 6 View
2004 0 23 View
2003 0 25 View
2002 0 37 View
2001 1 29 View

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