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US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2023 Lexus IS.
Owner complaints (5)
Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the 2023 Lexus IS. Among 27 model years of this model, it ranks #17 for the most complaints (median 9).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Power train | 1 | |
| Visibility | 1 | |
| Structure | 1 | |
| Service brakes | 1 | |
| Engine | 1 | |
| Electrical system | 1 | |
| Back over prevention | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2023 Lexus IS.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Lexus IS 300 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2023 Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2023 Lexus IS 350 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2023 Lexus IS 350 4 DR AWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
| 2023 Lexus IS 500 4 DR RWD | 5★ | 4★ | 5★ | 5★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2023 Lexus IS version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 300 2.0 L Automatic (S8) | 21 | 31 | 25 | $3,300 |
| IS 300 AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| IS 350 3.5 L Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 | $3,550 |
| IS 350 AWD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,750 |
| IS 500 5.0 L Automatic (S8) | 17 | 25 | 20 | $4,100 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.