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LEXUS IS F

26 NHTSA complaints and 8 safety recalls across model years 2008–2017.

Complaints
26
Recalls
8
Model years
7

The LEXUSIS F appears in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database with 26 consumer safety complaints and 8 recall campaigns across 7 model years (2008–2017). That averages roughly 4 complaints per model year. Report counts can differ between model years for many reasons; this dataset does not establish the cause of a difference.

Complaint volume on a nameplate alone is not a reliability verdict: a long-running bestseller can accumulate more filings than a low-volume niche model because more vehicles are on the road. The table below shows report counts and published NHTSA crash-test ratings side by side for each model year. The filing-year histogram shows the timing of submitted reports, not a causal trend.

NHTSA has 3 investigation files tied to this model. Investigation records, complaint reports, and recall campaigns each provide different context. Use the official NHTSA VIN lookup and the underlying notices to research a specific vehicle; PlainCars does not infer a vehicle-risk or pricing conclusion from these records.

Complaints by Year

YearComplaints
20171
20162
20143
20112
20102
20091
200815

Complaint Filing Trend

NHTSA complaint volume by year filed (not model year).

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2
’14
5
’16
8
’17
5
’19
5
’20

Year filed (bar labels show the complaint count).

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Compare LEXUSIS F to Similar Vehicles

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NHTSA Investigations

DP09001Defect PetitionClosed2009-04-08

UNWANTED AND UNINTENDED ACCELERATION

DP03003Defect PetitionClosed2003-07-17

UNINTENDED ENGINE SPEED INCREASE/SA

DP02001Defect PetitionClosed2002-02-15

LEXUS LINK COMMUNICATION SYSTEM

Frequently Asked Questions

How reliable is the LEXUS IS F?▼
The LEXUS IS F has received 26 NHTSA complaints spanning model years 2008 to 2017, with 8 recalls. That averages about 4 complaints per model year.
What years of LEXUS IS F are available?▼
PlainCars has complaint and recall data for the LEXUS IS F from 2008 to 2017 (7 model years). Select any year to see component-level complaint breakdowns and safety ratings.
Does the LEXUS IS F have safety ratings?▼
NHTSA safety ratings (NCAP 5-star program) are available for many LEXUS IS F model years from 2011 onward. Select a specific year to see front crash, side crash, and rollover ratings where available.
What are the most common LEXUS IS F complaints?▼
NHTSA complaints for the LEXUS IS F are categorized by component, common areas include engine, transmission, electrical system, airbags, and brakes. Select a model year for a detailed component-by-component breakdown.
How do I check if my LEXUS IS F has been recalled?▼
Visit the year-specific page on PlainCars to see all recalls for your model year, or enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov for official recall status and available remedies.
Data sources

Data vintage: August 2026. 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.

Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. LEXUS IS F totals are aggregated from the linked NHTSA model-year rows; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.