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Lexus IS 300Model year report

2019 Lexus IS 300 Problems

Complaints
7filed with NHTSA
Median mileage
19,300miles, 3 complaints with mileage
Recalls
2campaigns on record
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA crash rating
5 / 5stars overall, 2 rated versions
EPA fuel economy
24 mpgcombined, 2.0L 4-cyl RWD · 21 city / 30 hwy

Sources: NHTSA records for the 2019 Lexus IS 300 (complaints, recalls, investigations), NHTSA crash tests, EPA fuel economy. Report an error

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus IS 300. The part named most often is other or unknown, with 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system (2) and tires (2). 3 of the complaints include a mileage, and 100% of those were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the median is 19,300 miles. Of all complaints, 1 involved a crash, 1 a fire, 2 an injury, according to the filers. NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns and 82 technical service bulletins for this model year. Fuel system complaints overlap with 2 recall campaigns covering the fuel pump and 3 technical service bulletins filed under the same part.

This model year has fewer than 25 complaints on record, so the numbers below can change a lot with a few new reports.

Which parts are reported most

Complaints can name more than one part, so the counts add up to more than the total. Select a part to see its complaints, recalls and bulletins.

Example complaints

Other or unknown: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11327445, filed 2020-06, 34,000 miles

Fuel 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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11515330, filed 2023-04

Tires: “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. …”

NHTSA complaint #11231267, filed 2019-07, 2,000 miles

Mileage when problems were reported

100% of the 3 complaints with a mileage were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles; the middle half falls between 2,000 and 34,000 miles.

33%0–1033%10–2533%25–500%50–750%75–1000%100–1500%150+
Share of complaints by mileage when the problem was reported, in thousands of miles (3 complaints with mileage). Red bars: under 50,000 miles. Bucket widths differ. Median: 19,300 miles.

Complaints by year filed

Fewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

20192020420222023
Complaints by year the complaint was filed with NHTSA. Red bars: the last 3 full calendar years used for the trend. The current year (2026) is partial.

Crash test ratings

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2019 Lexus IS 300. Frontal results are shown driver / passenger; rollover shows the star rating and NHTSA's estimated risk of rolling over in a single-vehicle crash.

VersionOverallFrontalSideSide poleRollover
IS300 · sedan AWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 9.5% risk
IS300 · sedan RWD★★★★★4 / 4555 · 9.5% risk

Driver aids listed by NHTSA for the 2019 model year: forward collision warning standard, lane departure warning standard, automatic emergency braking standard.

Neighbouring years: 2018: same overall rating; 2020: same overall rating. A redesign between years can change both the car and the test.

Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (5-Star Safety Ratings), nhtsa.gov/ratings.

Fuel economy and running cost

EPA ratings for each 2019 Lexus IS 300 version. Annual fuel cost is the EPA's estimate at its current fuel prices for 15,000 miles a year (55% city driving).

VersionEngineTransmissionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yr
IS 300 RWD2.0L 4-cyl8-speed automatic213024$3,400
IS 300 AWD3.5L 6-cyl6-speed automatic192621$3,900

Source: U.S. EPA and Department of Energy, fueleconomy.gov. Ratings are for comparing vehicles; real-world mileage varies with driving and conditions.

Recalls and investigations

Recall details for the 2019 Lexus IS 300 → · Check a VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls

Technical service bulletins

TSBs are manufacturer notes to dealers about known repair procedures. They are not recalls and do not by themselves mean a vehicle has a fault. 82 on record; the latest 10 are shown.

See all 82 bulletins →

Other model years of the Lexus IS 300

YearComplaintsMedian miRecallsCrash ★MPGScore (50 = typical)Trend
2019719,3002524—Not enough data
201867,0001526—Not enough data
20041956,7000—18—Stable
20032150,3000—18—Stable
20022830,7100—19Not compared (before 2008)Stable
20012765,0000—18Not compared (before 2008)Stable

All Lexus IS 300 model years

Frequently asked questions

How many NHTSA complaints does the 2019 Lexus IS 300 have?

NHTSA recorded 7 consumer complaints for the 2019 Lexus IS 300 as of Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

What part of the 2019 Lexus IS 300 is reported most often?

Other or unknown is named most often, in 4 complaints (57% of the total), followed by fuel system with 2.

Has the 2019 Lexus IS 300 been recalled?

NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns for this model year. To check a specific vehicle, enter its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

How did the 2019 Lexus IS 300 do in NHTSA crash tests?

NHTSA's 5-Star Safety Ratings give the 2019 Lexus IS 300 5 out of 5 stars overall, across 2 rated versions (body style and drive). Ratings from different model years are only comparable when the vehicle was not redesigned in between.

What gas mileage does the 2019 Lexus IS 300 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lexus IS 300 (IS 300, 2.0L 4-cyl) at 24 mpg combined, 21 city and 30 highway, with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,400 at 15,000 miles a year. Other engine and drive versions are rated differently.

At what mileage are problems with the 2019 Lexus IS 300 reported?

Among the 3 complaints that include a mileage, the median is 19,300 miles and the middle half falls between 2,000 and 34,000 miles; 100% were filed for vehicles with under 50,000 miles.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate. Crash ratings are from NHTSA’s New Car Assessment Program. Fuel economy is from the EPA and DOE (fueleconomy.gov).

Complaint counts come from NHTSA’s public complaint database; we count each complaint once. The source records for this vehicle are on nhtsa.gov. Scores and trends are our own summaries of that data, described in the methodology. This page is not legal, safety or repair advice: for a specific vehicle, check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls and ask a qualified mechanic. See an error? Tell us.