Lexus IS reliability
The Lexus IS fails its MOT less often than most cars 6 to 10 years old: 12.2% of 9,950 tests failed in 2023, against 24.4% on average.
2 DVSA recalls for the Lexus IS
Most cover a batch of cars built in a set period, and dealers fix them free. Sweep’s check shows the recalls for a car’s age and whether the DVSA has one outstanding.
Fuel pump impeller can crack and cause fuel pump to become inoprative
On affected vehicles the low pressure fuel pump located in the fuel tank could become inoperative.
Fix: Replace the fuel pump.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS S/D H/V · 6,787 vehicles
Risk of fire
The fuel pressure sensor may not have correctly tightened during assembly. Over time this may affect the seal and allow fuel odour to escape. This could ignite in the presence of an ignition source.
Fix: On affected vehicles replace seal and tighten pressure sensor to specification.
Recalled models: LEXUS IS · 10,958 vehicles
Checking a Lexus IS before you buy
Look at the parts above at the viewing, and read the car’s own MOT history: advisories for the same parts suggest the problem is already starting. Sweep’s free check shows every MOT, advisory and mileage reading for a registration.