LEXUS IS 300 · model year

2019 LEXUS IS 300

13 NHTSA complaints, 3 crash reports, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.

NHTSA overall rating

Not crash-tested

New Car Assessment Program

The 2019LEXUSIS 300 carries 13 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 3 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.

Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2019 IS 300 is unknown or other with 4 filings, followed by tires (2) and wheels (2). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.

NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2019 IS 300. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.

13
Complaints
3
Crashes
3
Fires
6
Injuries
0
Deaths

Total Complaints

13 filings

Crashes Reported

3 reports

Source

NHTSA ODI

Federal complaints database

Complaints vs. fleet median (215)

At or below the fleet median complaint volume.

Complaints by Component

ComponentCount
UNKNOWN OR OTHER4
TIRES2
WHEELS2
FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM2
SUSPENSION1
STRUCTURE:BODY1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1

Recalls (2)

20V01200013/01/2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300,

20V68200004/11/2020

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 20

Recent Complaints

20230404ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

The vin to my car does not match with the motor. I find this odd. When I looked up my car vin on Kelly blue book the description was a 4 cylinder but how because I spicifically bought the 6 cylinder. also I just noticed that my car has two safety recalls that I just had found today. Another thing that I will tell you (you will find this odd at first) but once you investigate you will understand. i bought my car and about a month later I received an email from best buy geek squad about a remote to my car. someone is targeting me is what I'm trying to tell you you may be wondering. I'm sorry to admit this but I'm a victim of human trafficking labor trafficking tax scams by my ex wife and this women is out of control every day I am constantly submitting complaints every where. The reason I complicated so much is to have documents that I am being targeted and discriminated committed hate crimes against me human rights violations and she does not stop. She is now law enforcement. can we pl

20230404UNKNOWN OR OTHER

The vin to my car does not match with the motor. I find this odd. When I looked up my car vin on Kelly blue book the description was a 4 cylinder but how because I spicifically bought the 6 cylinder. also I just noticed that my car has two safety recalls that I just had found today. Another thing that I will tell you (you will find this odd at first) but once you investigate you will understand. i bought my car and about a month later I received an email from best buy geek squad about a remote to my car. someone is targeting me is what I'm trying to tell you you may be wondering. I'm sorry to admit this but I'm a victim of human trafficking labor trafficking tax scams by my ex wife and this women is out of control every day I am constantly submitting complaints every where. The reason I complicated so much is to have documents that I am being targeted and discriminated committed hate crimes against me human rights violations and she does not stop. She is now law enforcement. can we pl

20230404FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

The vin to my car does not match with the motor. I find this odd. When I looked up my car vin on Kelly blue book the description was a 4 cylinder but how because I spicifically bought the 6 cylinder. also I just noticed that my car has two safety recalls that I just had found today. Another thing that I will tell you (you will find this odd at first) but once you investigate you will understand. i bought my car and about a month later I received an email from best buy geek squad about a remote to my car. someone is targeting me is what I'm trying to tell you you may be wondering. I'm sorry to admit this but I'm a victim of human trafficking labor trafficking tax scams by my ex wife and this women is out of control every day I am constantly submitting complaints every where. The reason I complicated so much is to have documents that I am being targeted and discriminated committed hate crimes against me human rights violations and she does not stop. She is now law enforcement. can we pl

20221116STRUCTURE:BODY

2019 LEXUS 300H. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARD TO DEFECTIVE PASSENGER DOOR.

20201118UNKNOWN OR OTHER

RECALL HAS NOT BEEN RESOLVED SINCE JANUARY

20200803TIRES

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS IS 300 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: TURANZA EL400, TIRE SIZE: 255/35/R18 N/A, DOT NUMBER: RB4TR982520. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STAND STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD DETACHED FROM THE RIM. THE CONTACT STATED SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE NEAR WHERE SHE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE WAS ATTACHED TO THE RIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BYSTANDER ASSISTED WITH REPLACING THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE FACILITY AND WAS INFORMED THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE W

Mileage: 19,300

20200605SUSPENSION

I LEASED A NEW 2019 IS 300 IN DEC 2018 FOR MY THEN 18YR DAUGHTER. SINCE THE START OF THIS CONTRACT, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR MULTIPLE ISSUES: THE AC NOT WORKING, THEN THE "O" RING BEING CRIMPED, SOMETHING BROKEN IN THE FUEL PUMP (CAUSING MY 19YR DAUGHTER TO BE STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD) AND NOW RECALLED, THE BRAKES, THE SPEAKERS, THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING FULLY, THE CAR JERKS WHEN GOING DOWNHILL, ETC. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE ON 5/28/20, AND WHEN MY DAUGHTER PICKED UP HER CAR ON 5/30/20, THEN TIRE LIGHT WAS ON. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD AIR PUT IN THE TIRE AND SENT HER ON HER WAY. WHEN I ARRIVED FROM CALIFORNIA (WHERE I LIVE) ON 6/1/20, THE TIRE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN, SO I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE. NOW, WE ARE FACED WITH IMPROPER WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF ALL 4 TIRES (THE STEEL CORDS/BELTS ARE COMING THROUGH THE TIRES). THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM (AT PERFORMANCE LEXUS IN MASON, OH), TOLD ME YESTERDAY, 6/4/20, THIS IS HOW THE SUSPENSION IS MADE ON THIS VEHIC

Mileage: 34,000

20200605WHEELS

I LEASED A NEW 2019 IS 300 IN DEC 2018 FOR MY THEN 18YR DAUGHTER. SINCE THE START OF THIS CONTRACT, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR MULTIPLE ISSUES: THE AC NOT WORKING, THEN THE "O" RING BEING CRIMPED, SOMETHING BROKEN IN THE FUEL PUMP (CAUSING MY 19YR DAUGHTER TO BE STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD) AND NOW RECALLED, THE BRAKES, THE SPEAKERS, THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING FULLY, THE CAR JERKS WHEN GOING DOWNHILL, ETC. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE ON 5/28/20, AND WHEN MY DAUGHTER PICKED UP HER CAR ON 5/30/20, THEN TIRE LIGHT WAS ON. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD AIR PUT IN THE TIRE AND SENT HER ON HER WAY. WHEN I ARRIVED FROM CALIFORNIA (WHERE I LIVE) ON 6/1/20, THE TIRE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN, SO I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE. NOW, WE ARE FACED WITH IMPROPER WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF ALL 4 TIRES (THE STEEL CORDS/BELTS ARE COMING THROUGH THE TIRES). THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM (AT PERFORMANCE LEXUS IN MASON, OH), TOLD ME YESTERDAY, 6/4/20, THIS IS HOW THE SUSPENSION IS MADE ON THIS VEHIC

Mileage: 34,000

20200605UNKNOWN OR OTHER

I LEASED A NEW 2019 IS 300 IN DEC 2018 FOR MY THEN 18YR DAUGHTER. SINCE THE START OF THIS CONTRACT, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR MULTIPLE ISSUES: THE AC NOT WORKING, THEN THE "O" RING BEING CRIMPED, SOMETHING BROKEN IN THE FUEL PUMP (CAUSING MY 19YR DAUGHTER TO BE STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD) AND NOW RECALLED, THE BRAKES, THE SPEAKERS, THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING FULLY, THE CAR JERKS WHEN GOING DOWNHILL, ETC. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE ON 5/28/20, AND WHEN MY DAUGHTER PICKED UP HER CAR ON 5/30/20, THEN TIRE LIGHT WAS ON. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD AIR PUT IN THE TIRE AND SENT HER ON HER WAY. WHEN I ARRIVED FROM CALIFORNIA (WHERE I LIVE) ON 6/1/20, THE TIRE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN, SO I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE. NOW, WE ARE FACED WITH IMPROPER WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF ALL 4 TIRES (THE STEEL CORDS/BELTS ARE COMING THROUGH THE TIRES). THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM (AT PERFORMANCE LEXUS IN MASON, OH), TOLD ME YESTERDAY, 6/4/20, THIS IS HOW THE SUSPENSION IS MADE ON THIS VEHIC

Mileage: 34,000

20200303FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS IS 300. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V012000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE) HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER HAD EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. LONGO LEXUS LOCATED AT (3530 N PECK RD, EL MONTE, CA 91731) WAS CONTACTED AND IT WAS CONFORMED THAT THE PART TO DO THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT WAS INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER DRIVE THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT WAS GIVEN THE OPTION OF A LOANER VEHICLE, BUT DECLINED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.

20190712CrashFireTIRES

PLEASE SEE IMAGES. WITHOUT WARNING ON THIS NEWS 2019 LEXUS IS 300 WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES ON IT THE LEFT REAR FRONT TIRE LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED ON I-95 NEAR BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA. THE TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW UP OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ONTO THE GROUND IN A VERY DANGEROUS MANNER, CAUSING SMOKE AND WHAT LOOKED LIKE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND 2 PASSENGERS EXITED QUICKLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL WAS CALLED.PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND THERE IS ALSO VIDEO TOO LARGE TO ATTACH AMD NEWS VIDEO STORY AS WELL. IT IS TOO LARGE TO ATTACH. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ALLL MATERIALS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERRED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE. THEY CLAIM THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE, EVEN AFTER AN ENGINEER CAME OUT. THERE IS $2300 OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR ACCORDING TO JM LEXUS AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE INJURIES. WE ASKED LEXUS TO REPORT THIS TO YOUR OFFICE, BUT

Mileage: 2,000

20190712CrashFireWHEELS

PLEASE SEE IMAGES. WITHOUT WARNING ON THIS NEWS 2019 LEXUS IS 300 WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES ON IT THE LEFT REAR FRONT TIRE LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED ON I-95 NEAR BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA. THE TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW UP OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ONTO THE GROUND IN A VERY DANGEROUS MANNER, CAUSING SMOKE AND WHAT LOOKED LIKE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND 2 PASSENGERS EXITED QUICKLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL WAS CALLED.PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND THERE IS ALSO VIDEO TOO LARGE TO ATTACH AMD NEWS VIDEO STORY AS WELL. IT IS TOO LARGE TO ATTACH. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ALLL MATERIALS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERRED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE. THEY CLAIM THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE, EVEN AFTER AN ENGINEER CAME OUT. THERE IS $2300 OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR ACCORDING TO JM LEXUS AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE INJURIES. WE ASKED LEXUS TO REPORT THIS TO YOUR OFFICE, BUT

Mileage: 2,000

20190712CrashFireUNKNOWN OR OTHER

PLEASE SEE IMAGES. WITHOUT WARNING ON THIS NEWS 2019 LEXUS IS 300 WITH APPROXIMATELY 2,000 MILES ON IT THE LEFT REAR FRONT TIRE LITERALLY CAME OFF THE VEHICLE WHILE TRAVELING SOUTH AT LEGAL HIGHWAY SPEED ON I-95 NEAR BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA. THE TIRE COMPLETELY BLEW UP OFF THE VEHICLE AND THE VEHICLE SLAMMED ONTO THE GROUND IN A VERY DANGEROUS MANNER, CAUSING SMOKE AND WHAT LOOKED LIKE A FIRE. THE VEHICLE SWERVED OFF THE SIDE OF THE FREEWAY AND 2 PASSENGERS EXITED QUICKLY FROM THE VEHICLE AND FLORIDA HIGHWAY PATROL WAS CALLED.PLEASE SEE PHOTOS AND THERE IS ALSO VIDEO TOO LARGE TO ATTACH AMD NEWS VIDEO STORY AS WELL. IT IS TOO LARGE TO ATTACH. WE WILL BE HAPPY TO PROVIDE ALLL MATERIALS. THE DEALERSHIP HAS OFFERRED TO REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TIRE. THEY CLAIM THEY DO NOT KNOW WHAT CAUSED THE FAILURE, EVEN AFTER AN ENGINEER CAME OUT. THERE IS $2300 OF DAMAGE TO THE CAR ACCORDING TO JM LEXUS AS A RESULT OF THE FAILURE AND THERE WERE INJURIES. WE ASKED LEXUS TO REPORT THIS TO YOUR OFFICE, BUT

Mileage: 2,000

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many complaints does the 2019 LEXUS IS 300 have?
The 2019 LEXUS IS 300 has 13 NHTSA complaints, 3 crashes, 3 fires, 6 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2019 LEXUS IS 300?
Yes, the 2019 LEXUS IS 300 has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2019 LEXUS IS 300?
The most-complained component for the 2019 LEXUS IS 300 is UNKNOWN OR OTHER with 4 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include TIRES and WHEELS.
Is the 2019 LEXUS IS 300 safe to buy?
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.

Vehicle Safety Guides

Data as of 2025. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.