2022 Lexus IS Problems, Recalls & Reliability
Verdict
No verdictComplaint Index
27/100
#12 most-complained of 16 IS years
The 2022 Lexus IS has 4 NHTSA complaints, a Complaint Index of 27, and ranks 12th worst out of 16 model years. It carries 1 recall for a low-pressure fuel pump that may fail, but no crashes, fires, or injuries were reported.
- Complaints
- 4
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes / fires
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / deaths
- 0 / 0
- NHTSA overall rating
- Not rated
- EPA combined MPG
- 22
- 19 city / 26 hwy
Top 2022 Lexus IS problems
NHTSA owner 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%)
What owners report
- Bumper on the driver side separates from the body, with owners reporting the same repeated repair.
- Vehicle stalls suddenly while driving, with no dashboard warning lights, then fails to restart, sometimes tied to a bad fuel pump.
- Engine stalls mid-drive on the highway, leaving the car stopped in an active lane until towed.
- Tires reported as completely worn and suspension bushings flagged as an issue at a routine 6-month inspection, with a median mileage at failure of 8,616 miles.
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 27, which ranks 12th worst among the 16 model years with data. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were reported.
- Does the 2022 Lexus IS have any recalls?
- Yes, one recall (campaign 26V222000) covers a low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank that may fail. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall, and the remedy is a free fuel pump assembly replacement.
- What is the top problem area for the 2022 Lexus IS?
- Fuel System complaints make up 50% of reported issues, followed by Engine, Structure & Body, Suspension, Wheels & Tires, and Transmission & Powertrain, each at 25% share.
- How does the 2022 Lexus IS compare to other IS model years?
- Its Complaint Index of 27 is much lower than the worst year, 2010, at 100, and lower than most other years, placing 2022 in the middle-to-lower range of reported problems for the IS lineup.
- What fuel economy does the 2022 Lexus IS get?
- The 2022 Lexus IS is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650.