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Lexus IS by model year
We have EPA fuel economy for 12 model years of the Lexus IS (2015–2026). The 2026 model is rated 22 mpg combined. Across these years NHTSA's file lists 3 different recall campaigns.
Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026
Compare Lexus IS years
Pick a year for trim-by-trim fuel economy, every recall with its remedy, the components owners complain about most and NHTSA crash-test scores.
| Model year | Versions | EPA combined | Recalls | Complaints | Overall rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 IS | 2 | 22 mpg | 0 | 1 | — |
| 2025 IS | 5 | 20–25 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2024 IS | 5 | 20–25 mpg | 0 | 1 | 5/5 |
| 2023 IS | 5 | 20–25 mpg | 0 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2022 IS | 5 | 20–25 mpg | 1 | 5 | 5/5 |
| 2021 IS | 4 | 22–25 mpg | 0 | 3 | 5/5 |
| 2020 IS | 4 | 21–24 mpg | 0 | 8 | 5/5 |
| 2019 IS | 4 | 21–24 mpg | 2 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2018 IS | 4 | 22–26 mpg | 1 | 9 | 5/5 |
| 2017 IS | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 2 | 21 | 5/5 |
| 2016 IS | 4 | 21–26 mpg | 0 | 15 | 5/5 |
| 2015 IS | 6 | 21–24 mpg | 0 | 9 | — |
Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov (DOE/EPA). Recalls and complaints: NHTSA files. A dash means we could not match that year to NHTSA records by name or no rating is published.
Complaint counts grow as a model ages, so older years usually show more complaints than newer ones.
What the numbers mean
EPA combined is the Environmental Protection Agency's blended city and highway estimate from standardized lab tests; ranges cover all engines and drivetrains sold that year. Recalls counts NHTSA safety recall campaigns that name that model year. Complaints counts unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA since 2015. Overall rating is the best NHTSA 5-Star score among the tested versions.
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Latest Lexus IS recalls
The most recent recall campaigns covering any Lexus IS year we list. Open a model year for the full description and remedy.
- 26V222000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Apr 8, 2026; model years 2022
- 20V682000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Nov 4, 2020; model years 2017, 2019
- 20V012000 — Fuel system, gasoline: Delivery: Fuel pump, reported Jan 13, 2020; model years 2017, 2018, 2019
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether your car is affected with your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Other Lexus models
Current and recent Lexus models in our data.
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Sources
- FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
- NHTSA recall and consumer complaint flat files, dated Oct 27, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
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