2022 Lexus IS Reliability Data: Problems & Recalls
No verdict The 2022 Lexus IS has 4 complaints on file with NHTSA, a complaint index of 20, and 1 recall for a fuel pump defect. It ranks 17th out of 21 model years, making it one of the lower-complaint years for the IS.
Based on NHTSA complaints per model-year, not a reliability rating. Methodology
YearToAvoid Scorecard
- Complaint Index
- 20/100
- #17 of 21 IS years
- Verdict
- No verdict
- vs. other years of this model
- Complaints
- 4
- unique NHTSA reports
- Recalls
- 1
- distinct NHTSA campaigns
- Crashes
- 0
- reported in complaints
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Top issue
- Fuel System
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
Top 2022 Lexus IS problems
Share of this year’s NHTSA complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.
- Fuel System2 (50%)
- Engine1 (25%)
- Structure & Body1 (25%)
- Suspension, Wheels & Tires1 (25%)
- Transmission & Powertrain1 (25%)
A complaint can list more than one component, so shares add up to more than 100%. Shares are % of complaints.
What owners report
- Some owners report the vehicle stalling suddenly while driving, including on a highway, with no warning indicators beforehand.
- After stalling, the engine reportedly would not restart, leaving the car stranded and requiring a tow to the dealer.
- One owner reported the fuel pump was suspected as the cause of a stall and loss of acceleration.
- A driver-side front bumper was reported to separate from the body, with the same issue reportedly seen on another owner's IS500.
- One owner reported tires worn out and suspension bushings flagged as needing replacement at 8,616 miles during a routine inspection.
2022 Lexus IS recalls
1 NHTSA recall campaign list this model year.
- NHTSA 26V222000Apr 8, 2026Fuel System9,139 vehicles
Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump
Toyota 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.
Risk: Fuel pump failure can cause an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
2022 Lexus IS fuel economy and fuel cost
- City
- 19 MPG
- Highway
- 26 MPG
- Combined
- 22 MPG
- Annual fuel cost (EPA)
- $3,650
- 15,000 mi/yr
- Fuel
- Premium
- Current regular gas
- $4.32/gal
- national avg.
EPA figures; median across configurations of this model year. Estimate your own cost with the fuel cost calculator.
2022 compared with other IS years
Frequently asked questions
- Is the 2022 Lexus IS reliable?
- NHTSA lists only 4 complaints for the 2022 Lexus IS, giving it a complaint index of 20, which ranks 17th out of 21 model years for this model, meaning fewer reported problems than most other IS years.
- Does the 2022 Lexus IS have a recall?
- Yes. NHTSA recall 26V222000 covers a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail on certain 2022 IS vehicles, among other Lexus and Toyota models. Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly free of charge.
- What is the top reported problem on the 2022 Lexus IS?
- Fuel System complaints make up 50% of reported issues for the 2022 IS, according to NHTSA data, including reports of stalling and failure to restart.
- How does the 2022 Lexus IS compare to other IS model years?
- With a complaint index of 20 and rank of 17 out of 21 years, the 2022 IS has fewer reported complaints than years like 2006 through 2010, which carry complaint indexes from 80 to 100 and Avoid verdicts.