2021 Lexus IS 300

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2021 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T16:57:14.234Z

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 1 complaint on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

Complaints
1

Too few to rank

Recalls
0

None on file

Investigations
0

None on file

Top problem
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Not enough data

Complaints per year

2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2020: 2 complaints 2021: 1 complaint 2021 1 2022: 1 complaint
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 1 2022: 1 complaint 2022
2001: 27 complaints 2001 2002: 28 complaints 2002 2003: 21 complaints 2003 2004: 19 complaints 2004 2005: 4 complaints 2005 2006: 1 complaint 2006 2016: 3 complaints 2016 2017: 2 complaints 2017 2018: 6 complaints 2018 2019: 7 complaints 2019 2020: 2 complaints 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2021 1 2022: 1 complaint 2022

2021: 1 complaint

View as data table
YearComplaints
200127
200228
200321
200419
20054
20061
20163
20172
20186
20197
20202
20211
20221

Known problem areas

Only 1 complaint on file for this model year — too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Show complaint excerpts

The Oil Housing Cap cracked during an oil change on my 2021 Lexus IS300. This occurred at my mechanics shop. I would have taken the car to the dealer but the cost for an oil change is double. The mechanic charged me for the part $55.25.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-11-16

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2021 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2021 Lexus IS 300 reliable?
There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Lexus IS 300?
The most-reported component is engine, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-11-01 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.