Lexus IS F problems by model year

Updated Oct 11, 2026 from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 2 owner complaints and 8 recalls on file for the Lexus IS F (2008–2014).

Complaints: 2
Recalls: 8
Model years: 7
Worst year: —

Complaints by model year

NHTSA complaints per Lexus IS F model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Lexus IS F model year

Year	Complaints	Recalls	Top problem
2014 IS F	1	2	Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
2013 IS F	0	2	—
2012 IS F	0	2	—
2011 IS F	0	3	—
2010 IS F	0	5	—
2009 IS F	0	6	—
2008 IS F	1	5	Engine

Most common Lexus IS F problem areas (all years)

Engine
2 complaints
Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
1 complaints
Transmission & Drivetrain
1 complaints

Lexus IS F recalls

Recall 20V012000Jan 13, 20201,830,752 vehiclesModel years 2014
Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recall 19V741000Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesModel years 2008–2009
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 19V005000Jan 9, 20191,299,448 vehiclesModel years 2010–2014
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 18V024000Jan 9, 2018628,018 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013
Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 17V006000Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesModel years 2008–2012
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 16V340000May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011
Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Recall 14V647000Oct 15, 2014422,509 vehiclesModel years 2008–2010
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Recall 13V030000Jan 30, 2013267,718 vehiclesModel years 2008–2011
Risk: Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other Lexus models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology