2022 Lexus IS 300

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2022 Lexus IS 300
RENDERED 2026-11-01T15:54:57.138Z

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 2020 2021: 1 complaint 2022: 1 complaint 2022 1
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 2022: 1 complaint 2022 1
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 2022: 1 complaint 2022 1

2022: 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.

Service brakes

1 of 1 total report mentions: service brakes.

Show complaint excerpts

Unknown. Clicking sound coming from the passenger side of engine compartment by the vacuum pump. It occurs on cold starts and with the vehicle under load. I have video evidence of the sound.

NHTSA ODI report, 2022-12-05

Also filed under Engine

Engine

1 of 1 total report mentions: engine.

Safety timeline

No recalls on file for this model year.

0 recalls · 0 investigations · oldest first

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Buy-smart checklist

2022 Lexus IS 300 — pre-purchase inspection

Inspect

  • Service brakes: 1 report on file for this year.
  • Engine: 1 report on file for this year.

FAQ

Is the 2022 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 2022 Lexus IS 300?
The most-reported component is service brakes, accounting for 100% of complaints on file.
How many recalls does the 2022 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.