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2023 Lexus IS Problems, Recalls & Reliability

Verdict

Caution

Complaint Index

60/100

#7 most-complained of 16 IS years

The 2023 Lexus IS has 5 owner complaints and 0 safety recalls on file with NHTSA. Its Complaint Index is 60 out of 100 — #7 highest of 16 IS model years (verdict: Caution). The most reported problem area is brakes (1 complaints, 20% of the total).

Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Crashes / fires
0 / 0
Injuries / deaths
0 / 0
NHTSA overall rating
Not rated
EPA combined MPG
22
19 city / 26 hwy

Top 2023 Lexus IS problems

NHTSA owner complaints by component group. Groups with 15+ complaints have their own page.

  1. Brakes1 (20%)
  2. Electrical System1 (20%)
  3. Engine1 (20%)
  4. Collision Avoidance & Cameras1 (20%)
  5. Structure & Body1 (20%)
  6. Transmission & Powertrain1 (20%)
  7. Visibility & Wipers1 (20%)
2023 Lexus IS complaints: complaints filed per month3Aug 2023Feb 2024Feb 2026Jul 2026Aug 2026
7 complaints filed with NHTSA from Aug 2023 to Aug 2026; peak Jul 2026 (3).

2023 Lexus IS recalls

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

2023 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.

2023 compared with other IS years

Complaint Index by model year (0 = fewest issues, 100 = most)0255075100’10’11’12’13’14’15’16’17’18’19’20’21’22’23’24’25
Complaint Index: 0 = fewest issues, 100 = most, relative to other years of this model. Avoid Caution Good Best
YearVerdictIndexComplaintsRecallsMPG
2021No verdict332022.5
2022No verdict274122
2023Caution605022
2024No verdict201022
2025No verdict871022

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Frequently asked questions

Is the 2023 Lexus IS a reliable year?
Judged by NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, the 2023 Lexus IS ranks #7 of 16 among IS model years (Complaint Index 60/100, verdict: Caution). It has 5 complaints and 0 recalls on file. This reflects reported safety-related problems, not an overall reliability rating.
What are the most common problems with the 2023 Lexus IS?
The most reported problem areas are brakes (1 complaints), electrical system (1 complaints), and engine (1 complaints). The median mileage at the time of failure in complaints that report it is 11,000 miles.
Does the 2023 Lexus IS have any recalls?
No safety recall campaigns list the 2023 Lexus IS in NHTSA’s recall database at the time of the last data update.
What is the fuel economy of the 2023 Lexus IS?
EPA rates the 2023 Lexus IS at 22 MPG combined (19 city / 26 highway), with an estimated annual fuel cost of $3,650. Where several configurations exist, the median is shown.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.