Model year 2026 · Compact Cars

2026 Lexus IS: recalls, fuel economy and safety ratings

EPA rates the 2026 Lexus IS at 22 mpg combined across 2 versions. NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for this model year.

Safety recalls

0

EPA combined mpg

22

NHTSA overall rating

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Recall file dated Oct 27, 2026 · EPA file dated Sep 29, 2026 · updated Oct 27, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT

Check your own car: enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls for that exact vehicle, and contact a Lexus dealer to schedule the repair — safety recall repairs are free. The list below covers the whole model year, so not every recall applies to every car.

2026 Lexus IS recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Lexus IS, newest first.

No recalls are listed for the 2026 Lexus IS in NHTSA's recall file as of Oct 27, 2026.

Recall summaries are written by NHTSA from manufacturers' defect reports. Dates are when NHTSA received the report.

2026 Lexus IS fuel economy by version

EPA city/highway/combined estimates for each engine, transmission and drive combination. Annual fuel cost is EPA's estimate for 15,000 miles a year (55% city, 45% highway) at EPA's current fuel-price assumptions; your cost will vary.

2026 Lexus IS EPA fuel economy
VersionEngineTransmissionDriveFuelCity/Hwy/CombFuel cost/yrCO2 g/mi
IS 3503.5L 6-cylAutomatic 8-speedRear-Wheel DrivePremium19/27/22 mpg$3,750403
IS 350 AWD3.5L 6-cylAutomatic 6-speedAll-Wheel DrivePremium19/26/22 mpg$3,750408

Source: FuelEconomy.gov (U.S. DOE and EPA), file dated Sep 29, 2026. Each version links to its FuelEconomy.gov record.

EPA estimates come from standardized lab tests so cars can be compared fairly; real-world mileage depends on speed, weather, load, tires and driving style.

2026 Lexus IS crash-test ratings

We did not find NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2026 Lexus IS (checked Oct 26, 2026). NHTSA does not test every model every year; see nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Star ratings compare vehicles of similar size and weight; a frontal rating for a large pickup is not directly comparable with one for a small car.

2026 Lexus IS owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 2026 Lexus IS, most recently on Sep 14, 2026. 0 mention a crash, 0 a fire, 0 injured people and 0 deaths. These are unverified reports; a complaint is not proof of a defect.

Most-cited components in 2026 Lexus IS complaints
Component named in complaintsMentions
Vehicle speed control1

Source: NHTSA consumer complaint files (complaints received since January 1, 2015). One complaint can name several components.

Had a safety problem with your vehicle? You can report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem.

Other Lexus IS model years

Lexus IS by model year
YearCombinedRecallsComplaintsOverall rating
2025 IS20–25 mpg015/5
2024 IS20–25 mpg015/5
2023 IS20–25 mpg055/5
2022 IS20–25 mpg155/5
2021 IS22–25 mpg035/5
2020 IS21–24 mpg085/5
2019 IS21–24 mpg295/5
2018 IS22–26 mpg195/5
2017 IS21–26 mpg2215/5
2016 IS21–26 mpg0155/5
2015 IS21–24 mpg09—

All Lexus IS years compared · Decode a VIN

Other 2026 Lexus models

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Sources

  • Recalls: NHTSA recall flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010), dated Oct 27, 2026, plus a live check of api.nhtsa.gov in your browser.
  • Complaints: NHTSA consumer complaint flat files (COMPLAINTS_RECEIVED), counts only — we do not republish complaint text.
  • Crash tests: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings API.
  • Fuel economy: FuelEconomy.gov vehicles file (U.S. DOE and EPA), dated Sep 29, 2026.
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