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2022 Lexus IS: common problems and reliability
One of the better IS years.
13 owner complaints, most about fuel/propulsion system. 1 recall.
Should I buy a 2022 IS?The 2022 Lexus IS has 13 owner-filed NHTSA complaints and 1 recall on record. The most-reported areas are fuel/propulsion system and engine.
Safety record for the 2022 model year
Source: NHTSA complaints and recalls filed for 2022 Lexus IS vehicles (US, public record).
The Year Score compares this year with other IS years only. How we score it
Is 2022 a good year for the IS?
Across the 27 IS model years we track, complaint volume runs from 1 (1999) to 426 (2006). With 13 complaints, the 2022 IS sits below the model's median of 32.
These are raw NHTSA complaint totals, not adjusted for how many cars sold or how long each model year has been on the road. Older and higher-selling years accumulate more complaints.
Where owners report problems
Recalls affecting the 2022 IS
fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Campaign 26V222000Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
What owners say across generations
Mixed sentiment heavily dependent on generation and powertrain. The IS is widely recognized for its strong long-term reliability, comfortable ride, and luxury feel, particularly when compared to German competitors.
Owner insights cover all generations of the IS. See the full IS owner picture and every model year.
Other IS model years
Compare every IS year side by side to see how 2022 ranks against the rest.
Compare the IS against its rivals
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