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2019 Lexus IS300Recalls, problems, MPG & safety

NHTSA lists 0 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints for the 2019 Lexus IS300. Most complaints involve fuel/propulsion system (2) and tires (2). The EPA rates it 21–24 mpg combined, and NHTSA gives it 5 stars overall.

Combined MPG
21–24mpg
EPA · 2 versions
NHTSA overall
5of 5 stars
NCAP crash tests
Safety recalls
0campaigns
NHTSA
Owner complaints
7
Top: fuel/propulsion system
Fuel cost / yr
$3,150est.
EPA estimate, best version
01 —Recalls

Safety recalls

NHTSA campaigns for this model year
0 recalls found in NHTSA data for the 2019 Lexus IS300 as of Nov 12, 2026.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
02 —Complaints

Owner complaints by component

7 complaints filed with NHTSA · Jul 2019 – Apr 2023
  1. Fuel/propulsion system2
  2. Tires2
  3. Wheels2
  4. Electrical system1
  5. Structure1
  6. Suspension1
  7. Other / unknown4

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 IS300 model year we’ve synced.

View as table
Model yearNHTSA complaints
200135
200245
200334
200429
200516
20163
20172
20186
20197
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
2
Deaths reported
0
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 12, 2026NHTSA vehicle page
03 —Common problems

What owners report most

Verbatim excerpts from NHTSA complaints, by component

Fuel/propulsion system

2 reports
“The vin to my car does not match with the motor. I find this odd. When I looked up my car vin on Kelly blue book the description was a 4 cylinder but how because I spicifically bought the 6 cylinder. also I just noticed that my car has two safety recalls that I just had found today. Another thing that I will tell you (you will find this odd at first) but once you investigate you will understand. i bought my car and about a month later I received an email from best buy geek squad about a remote to my car. someone is targeting me is what I'm trying to tell you you may be wondering. I'm sorry to admit this but I'm a victim of human trafficking labor trafficking tax scams by my ex wife and this women is out of control every day I am constantly submitting complaints every where. The reason I complicated so much is to have documents that I am being targeted and discriminated committed hate crimes against me human rights violations and she does not stop. She is now law enforcement. can we please do something about this manic. She will not stop until she kills me black widow serial killer she already had 1st babydaddy killed I had another truck before this one and…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Apr 4, 2023Electrical system, Unknown or other, Fuel/propulsion systemODI 11515330

Tires

2 reports1 crash1 fire
“TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2019 LEXUS IS 300 EQUIPPED WITH BRIDGESTONE TIRES, TIRE LINE: TURANZA EL400, TIRE SIZE: 255/35/R18 N/A, DOT NUMBER: RB4TR982520. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 5 MPH, THE LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE AT A STAND STILL AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT, THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED AND AN ABNORMAL SOUND WAS HEARD COMING FROM THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT HER HUSBAND EXITED THE VEHICLE AND SAW THAT THE REAR PASSENGER'S SIDE TIRE HAD DETACHED FROM THE RIM. THE CONTACT STATED SHE EXITED THE VEHICLE AND FOUND THE DEFECTIVE TIRE NEAR WHERE SHE WAS PARKED. THE CONTACT STATED THE SIDEWALL OF THE TIRE WAS ATTACHED TO THE RIM. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BYSTANDER ASSISTED WITH REPLACING THE TIRE WITH THE SPARE. THE CONTACT DROVE TO HER RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A FIRESTONE FACILITY AND WAS INFORMED THE TIRE WAS DEFECTIVE AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 19,300. *LN THE CONSUMER SUBMITTED PHOTOS. *TR”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Aug 3, 2020TiresODI 11343003

Wheels

2 reports1 crash1 fire
“I LEASED A NEW 2019 IS 300 IN DEC 2018 FOR MY THEN 18YR DAUGHTER. SINCE THE START OF THIS CONTRACT, WE HAVE HAD THE CAR SERVICED SEVERAL TIMES FOR MULTIPLE ISSUES: THE AC NOT WORKING, THEN THE "O" RING BEING CRIMPED, SOMETHING BROKEN IN THE FUEL PUMP (CAUSING MY 19YR DAUGHTER TO BE STUCK ON THE SIDE OF THE ROAD) AND NOW RECALLED, THE BRAKES, THE SPEAKERS, THE SUNROOF NOT OPENING FULLY, THE CAR JERKS WHEN GOING DOWNHILL, ETC. WE TOOK THE CAR IN FOR SCHEDULED SERVICE ON 5/28/20, AND WHEN MY DAUGHTER PICKED UP HER CAR ON 5/30/20, THEN TIRE LIGHT WAS ON. THE SERVICE MANAGER HAD AIR PUT IN THE TIRE AND SENT HER ON HER WAY. WHEN I ARRIVED FROM CALIFORNIA (WHERE I LIVE) ON 6/1/20, THE TIRE LIGHT WAS ON AGAIN, SO I TOOK THE CAR FOR SERVICE. NOW, WE ARE FACED WITH IMPROPER WEAR TO THE INSIDE OF ALL 4 TIRES (THE STEEL CORDS/BELTS ARE COMING THROUGH THE TIRES). THE SERVICE MANAGER, TOM (AT PERFORMANCE LEXUS IN MASON, OH), TOLD ME YESTERDAY, 6/4/20, THIS IS HOW THE SUSPENSION IS MADE ON THIS VEHICLE AND THE TIRES ONLY LAST ABOUT 20,000 MILES, NOW THEY ARE IN DANGEROUS CONDITION, SO I NEED TO PURCHASE A DIFFERENT BRAND (MICHELIN) OF NEW TIRES AND DO AN ALIGNMENT BEFORE IT…”
Owner complaint to NHTSAFiled Jun 5, 2020Suspension, Wheels, Unknown or otherODI 11327445
Data from NHTSA Complaints API (owner reports, unverified) · synced Nov 12, 2026
04 —Key specs

Engines, transmissions & drive

2 versions rated by the EPA
EPA class
Compact Cars
Engines
2.0L 4-cyl turbo · 3.5L 6-cyl
Transmissions
Automatic (S8) · Automatic (S6)
Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive · All-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 12, 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 300
Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo · Rear-Wheel Drive
213024$3,150360
IS 300 AWD
Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L · All-Wheel Drive
192621$3,600412
  • IS 300
    Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo
    21 city · 30 hwy · $3,150/yr
    24
    mpg comb.
  • IS 300 AWD
    Auto (S6), 6 cyl, 3.5 L
    19 city · 26 hwy · $3,600/yr
    21
    mpg comb.
Data from EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 12, 2026 · Fuel cost is EPA’s annual estimate (15,000 mi, 55% city)
06 —Safety

NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings

2 tested variants
Overall rating
5/ 5
5 of 5
Lexus IS300 4 DR AWD
Frontal crash
4 of 5
Side crash
5 of 5
Side pole
5 of 5
Rollover
5 of 5
Rollover risk
9.5%
Overall
5 / 5
Lexus IS300 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 12, 2026Vehicle 13192Vehicle 13191
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

2019 IS300 questions

How many recalls does the 2019 Lexus IS300 have?

0 recalls found in NHTSA data as of Nov 12, 2026.

What are the most common 2019 Lexus IS300 problems?

Owners filed 7 complaints with NHTSA. The most-cited components are fuel/propulsion system (2), tires (2), wheels (2). Complaints are unverified owner reports and aren't adjusted for how many cars were sold.

What MPG does the 2019 Lexus IS300 get?

The EPA rates the 2019 Lexus IS300 at 21–24 mpg combined, depending on engine and drivetrain (2 versions rated).

How safe is the 2019 Lexus IS300?

NHTSA's New Car Assessment Program gives the 2019 Lexus IS300 5 out of 5 stars overall.

Data from NHTSA & EPA · synced Nov 12, 2026