Model-year record
2025 Lexus IS
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Not enough public evidence for a buyer decision.
The current record contains zero owner complaints, zero recalls, zero investigations, and no NHTSA crash rating. An empty record is not proof that this model year is reliable or problem-free.
Complaints filed
1
Reports to NHTSA, 2025
Safety recalls
0
NHTSA campaigns on record
NHTSA crash test
Not rated
Overall NCAP rating
Combined MPG
22
EPA estimate
Known issues
Structure issues account for the largest share of owner complaints (100% of 1 reports).
Share of all 1 NHTSA complaints for this model year, grouped by the component owners named. Bars are scaled to the largest category. Examples: ODI 11687952.
Individual complaint reports(1)
Showing the 1 most recent reportsStructureSep 2025 · ODI 11687952 · 1 injuriesDetails +Close −
The contact owns a 2025 Lexus IS-350. The contact stated that the vehicle was purchased brand new. The contact stated that within four days of driving the vehicle, the contact started to experience health and safety issues that persisted throughout the time the vehicle was driven, and the contact noticed an abnormal odor coming from the vehicle. The contact experienced extremely swollen abdomen causing severe digestive distress, constipation, diarrhea and loss of appetite. The contact experienced swollen lymph nodes on the left side of the groin, abnormal weight gain, debilitating fatigue, insomnia, loss of breath, reduced eyesight, loss of strength, joints pain, reduced cognitive ability, malaise. Additionally, the contact experienced hair loss that stopped once the contact stopped driving the vehicle in the month of June. The contact sought medical assistance, and the lab work showed low level of iron. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, and the dealer was informed of the issue. The dealer performed a detailing of the vehicle to resolve the issue; however, the contact continued to experience the symptoms while driving the vehicle. The contact hired Nal East Environmental Services(2021 Bridgetown Pike, Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053) to perform a test on the vehicle. The test was performed, and the contact was informed that extremely positive levels of Volatile Organic Compound(VOC) was found on the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the issue, and the Doctor's letter, stating that the VOC presence in the vehicle had made the contact sick, was sent to the manufacturer; however, no assistance was provided. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 15.
- Reported
- Sep 2025
- Incident date
- Sep 2025
- Mileage
- Not provided
- Outcome flags
- 1 injuries
Recalls
No recalls are listed for this model year as of Jul 2026. Recall records can change when NHTSA publishes new information.
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Investigations
0 NHTSA investigations on record
No investigations are on record as of Jul 2026. An empty record is not a clean bill of health.
Crash-test ratings
No NHTSA crash test is on record for this year. Some vehicles and model years were not tested or do not have a published NCAP result.
Fuel economy by trim
| Trim | Engine | Drivetrain | Transmission | City | Hwy | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 300 | 2.0L 4-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 21 | 31 | 25 |
| IS 350 | 3.5L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 20 | 28 | 23 |
| IS 350 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| IS 300 AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S6) | 19 | 26 | 22 |
| IS 500 | 5.0L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic (S8) | 17 | 25 | 20 |
EPA laboratory estimates by trim and engine. Actual mileage varies with driving, weather, load, and maintenance. EPA source.
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2025 Lexus IS: frequently asked
What does the complaint record show for the 2025 Lexus IS?
Owners filed 1 NHTSA complaints about the 2025 Lexus IS. This is raw owner-reported complaint volume with no production or exposure normalization, so it is not a reliability score or a best/worst-year ranking.
What are the most common problems on the 2025 Lexus IS?
The most-reported problem area is Structure (100% of complaints).
How many recalls does the 2025 Lexus IS have?
No safety recalls are on record for the 2025 Lexus IS as of Jul 2026.
What gas mileage does the 2025 Lexus IS get?
The EPA rates the 2025 Lexus IS between 20 and 25 mpg combined, depending on trim and drivetrain.