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2024 Lexus IS 500Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 1 owner complaint for the 2024 Lexus IS 500. Most complaints involve visibility (1). The EPA rates it 20 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

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Combined MPG
20mpg
EPA · 1 version
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
1
Top: visibility
Fuel cost / yr
$3,850est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2024 Lexus IS 500 as of Nov 7, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

1 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jan 2024 – Jan 2024
  1. Visibility1

Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.

By model year

Complaints for each IS 500 model year we’ve synced.

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Model yearNHTSA complaints
20224
20235
20241
20251
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 7, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Visibility

1 report
“The contact owns a 2024 Lexus IS500. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the front driver’s side glass window suddenly started to honeycomb before exploding outward. The contact stated that during the failure, his wife was seated in the front passenger’s side seat. No injuries were reported. Additionally, no objects had impacted the driver’s side window to cause the failure. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 461.”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jan 31, 2024VisibilityODI 11569019
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Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 7, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

1 version rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
5.0L 8-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel
Premium Gasoline

Towing, payload and dimensions aren’t in the EPA or NHTSA data, so we don’t list them.

Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026EPA listing
05 —Fuel economy

EPA fuel economy by version

City / highway / combined, annual fuel cost and CO₂
EPA
VersionCityHwyComb.Fuel / yrCO₂ g/mi
IS 500
Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L · Rear-Wheel Drive
172520$3,850451
  • IS 500
    Auto (S8), 8 cyl, 5.0 L
    17 city · 25 hwy · $3,850/yr
    20
    mpg comb.
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Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 7, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

1 tested variant
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lexus IS 500 4 DR RWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Data from NHTSA NCAP Safety Ratings API · synced Nov 7, 2026Vehicle 19405
07 —Maintenance

Maintenance basics

General guidance, not the OEM schedule. Check your owner’s manual.
General guidance
ItemMilesTimeNote
Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi6–12 monthsFollow the oil-life monitor if fitted
Tire rotation5,000–7,500 miEvery oil changeCheck pressure monthly
Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi1–2 yearsSooner in dusty areas
Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi1–2 years
Brake fluid—2–3 yearsAbsorbs moisture over time
Coolant60,000–100,000 mi5–10 yearsLong-life coolants last longer
Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi—Iridium/platinum plugs at the long end
12V battery—3–5 yearsHeat shortens battery life
  • Engine oil & filter5,000–10,000 mi
    6–12 months
  • Tire rotation5,000–7,500 mi
    Every oil change
  • Engine air filter15,000–30,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Cabin air filter15,000–25,000 mi
    1–2 years
  • Brake fluid—
    2–3 years
  • Coolant60,000–100,000 mi
    5–10 years
  • Spark plugs60,000–100,000 mi
    —
  • 12V battery—
    3–5 years
Typical intervals for modern cars. Severe service (towing, short trips, extreme heat or cold) shortens them.
09 —FAQ

2024 IS 500 questions

How many recalls does the 2024 Lexus IS 500 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 7, 2026.

What are the most common 2024 Lexus IS 500 problems?

Owners filed 1 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are visibility (1). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2024 Lexus IS 500 get?

The EPA rates the 2024 Lexus IS 500 at 20 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (1 version rated).

How safe is the 2024 Lexus IS 500?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2024 Lexus IS 500 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 7, 2026