2021 LEXUS IS

0 recalls, 2 complaints - 12 TSBs

No recalls found for this vehicle.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SERVICE BRAKES1
SUSPENSION1
SUSPENSION May 8, 2025
Incident date: Mar 30, 2025
I bought a this car and the car started giving me issues, Engine wasn’t working properly, brakes were not working well, they gave me problem even I thought maybe the need to be changed, the suspension was off in a way that I feel uncomfortable driving the car and besides that, has electrical probl... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES Dec 4, 2023
Incident date: Dec 4, 2023
All three brake lights stayed illuminated during car operation regardless of brake pedal pressed. I was able to shift and start my car without pressing the brake putting my family and other pedestrians at risk of being run over if the car shifted out of park unexpectedly. Also no warning lights were... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins, 2021 LEXUS IS

12 manufacturer communications from 9 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
160000 STRUCTURE3
200000 WHEELS1
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
346000 COMMUNICATION:MANUFACTURER TELEMATICS1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)1
LSB005722 Feb 20, 2024
353500 EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL:NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM(GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM)
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
LSB005722 Feb 20, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicabl
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
22LD02_DealerPac Oct 25, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
DP: The involved vehicles were equipped with an optional body-colored rear spoiler. There is a possibility that water could leak into the trunk area of the vehicle through the holes used to fasten the spoiler onto the trunk lid. If this occ
22LD01_DealerPac Oct 24, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
DP: The involved vehicles could be equipped with one of the 53 optional body-colored rear spoilers covered by this campaign which may allow water to leak into the trunk area of the vehicle through the holes used to fasten the spoiler onto t
22LD02_IS300_Tec Oct 19, 2023
160000 STRUCTURE
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
22LD02_IS300_Tec Oct 19, 2023
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
22LC01 Technical Oct 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR 22LC01 DATA COMMUNICATION MODULE (DCM) REPROGRAMMING CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS300, IS350, LC500, LC500h, LC500C, LS500, LS500h, NX300, NX300h, RC300, RC350, RC F CERTAIN 2021-2022 RX350, RX350L, RX450h, RX
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
L-SB-0037-23 Jul 3, 2023
200000 WHEELS
TSB: Some 2021 ? 2024 model year Lexus vehicles use hub bolts in place of studs/nuts to fasten the wheels to the vehicle. If non-compatible wheels or hub bolts/nuts are installed, there is increased risk that the wheel(s) could come off res

LEXUS IS - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the LEXUS IS across all model years (1998, 2022).

25 Total Recalls
800 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
58 Reported Crashes
11 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 3 View
2022 1 6 View
2021 (current) 0 2
2020 0 7 View
2019 0 3 View
2018 0 3 View
2017 0 14 View
2016 0 2 View
2015 0 14 View
2014 0 15 View
2013 0 12 View
2012 0 28 View
2011 0 22 View
2010 1 51 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

Other LEXUS Models

Model Recalls Complaints
LS 421 284 View
RX 420 1,181 View
TX 406 75 View
LX 353 73 View
NX 352 296 View
NX HYBRID 310 13 View
LS HYBRID 256 5 View
RZ 252 29 View