2020 LEXUS IS
0 recalls, 7 complaints - 4 TSBs
No recalls found for this vehicle.
Complaint Statistics
7 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING | 1 |
| FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS | 1 |
| Carry Handle, Shell, Base | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
STEERING
Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Feb 14, 2026
The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at a low speed, the steering wheel became difficult to turn. The vehicle was turned off and restarted, and the steering wheel started operating as intended. The dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or ... Read more
LANE DEPARTURE: WARNING
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
The system continues to sound an alarm and flash a warning that lane departure and collision is malfunctioning. We took it to the dealership, they told us two things: it may be a software glitch but they couldn’t recreate it and all systems are normal currently. We live 2.5 hours from the dealersh... Read more
FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: WARNINGS
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
The system continues to sound an alarm and flash a warning that lane departure and collision is malfunctioning. We took it to the dealership, they told us two things: it may be a software glitch but they couldn’t recreate it and all systems are normal currently. We live 2.5 hours from the dealersh... Read more
Carry Handle, Shell, Base
Apr 18, 2026
Incident date: Apr 15, 2026
I am a CPST that works mainly in a hospital setting. We had a family come in with this carseat that they bought from a garage sale that had very obviously been used. Before going to install it I was checking it over and verifying that it was expired or broken and noticed that they base and seat itse... Read more
POWER TRAIN
Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
I am submitting this complaint due to a potential safety-related engine failure that occurred while my vehicle was under dealership repair. My vehicle was dropped off at Huffines Hyundai on October 2, 2025, for a fuel injector issue and has remained under the dealership’s exclusive possession sin... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 27, 2026
Incident date: Jan 17, 2026
I am reporting a suspected safety defect involving the Motor Generator Unit (MGU) used in the eTorque system on my Ram 1500. The vehicle experienced an MGU failure that resulted in abnormal electrical behavior, warning messages, and impaired drivability. The vehicle was inspected by an authorized R... Read more
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Nov 2, 2024
Incident date: Apr 1, 2024
HEADLIGHTS!!! The headlights are so dim that other drivers flash me, honk at me or yell at me to turn my lights on when driving at night. When driving at night It is the same as driving without my headlights on. I have to use the high beams to drive at night. I changed the fuses, changed 1 of the bu... Read more
Technical Service Bulletins, 2020 LEXUS IS
4 manufacturer communications from 3 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| 346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS | 1 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
LSB006023
Nov 15, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
TSB: Some 2019 ? 2023 model year ES 350, 2018 ? 2023 model year IS 350, IS 300, RC 350, RC 300, 2016 ? 2022 model year RX 350, and 2016 ? 2020 model year GS 350 vehicles equipped with a 2GR-FKS engine may exhibit a knocking noise from the v
LSB004323
Aug 21, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: The air conditioning dye injection tool kit has been developed to aid in identifying the location of air conditioning refrigerant leaks. Follow the procedures outlined in this service bulletin to aid in locating, inspecting, and repair
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
LTT032623
Aug 17, 2023
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS
TT: A very small percentage of customers experience operational difficulties with some telematics features which they cannot resolve on their own. These resources, in conjunction with the Repair Manual, are for dealership personnel to assis
LEXUS IS - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS across all model years (1998, 2022).
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Total Recalls
812
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
57
Reported Crashes
12
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
LEXUS IS - Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | View |
| 2023 | 0 | 9 | View |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | View |
| 2021 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2020 (current) | 0 | 7 | |
| 2019 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2018 | 0 | 3 | View |
| 2017 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | View |
| 2015 | 0 | 14 | View |
| 2014 | 0 | 16 | View |
| 2013 | 0 | 13 | View |
| 2012 | 0 | 29 | View |
| 2011 | 0 | 22 | View |
| 2010 | 1 | 52 | View |
| 2009 | 2 | 55 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 143 | View |
| 2007 | 3 | 171 | View |
| 2006 | 7 | 185 | View |
| 2005 | 1 | 13 | View |
| 2004 | 1 | 12 | View |
| 2003 | 1 | 18 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 17 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 1 | View |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 | View |