2026 Lexus IS
The 2026 Lexus IS is sold in the U.S. as a gas compact car with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the IS 350, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for this model year so far (Safety Signal A).
Specs & fuel economy
Source: EPA fueleconomy.gov| Configuration | Powertrain | Drive | Engine / motor | City | Hwy | Comb | Annual fuel* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IS 350 | Gas | RWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 27 | 22 | $3,500 |
| IS 350 AWD | Gas | AWD | 3.5L 6-cyl | 19 | 26 | 22 | $3,500 |
*EPA estimate at 15,000 miles/year at EPA reference fuel and electricity prices. fueleconomy.gov record ids: 50048, 50049.
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Recalls (0)
Source: NHTSA recall databaseNo NHTSA recall campaigns are on file for the 2026 Lexus IS. New campaigns appear here within a week of NHTSA posting them.
Owner complaints
Source: NHTSA complaint databaseNo owner complaints on file with NHTSA for this model year.
Crash ratings
Source: NHTSA NCAP| Configuration | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover | Rollover risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 DR AWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
| 4 DR RWD | not rated | not rated | ★★★★★ | ★★★★★ | 10% |
NHTSA New Car Assessment Program. Standard driver-assist: forward collision warning, lane departure warning, automatic emergency braking.
Other IS model years
2025 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 1 complaints
A2024 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 1 complaints
A2023 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 5 complaints
A2022 Lexus IS
1 recalls · 5 complaints
A2021 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 3 complaints
A2020 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 7 complaints
B2019 Lexus IS
2 recalls · 10 complaints
A2018 Lexus IS
1 recalls · 9 complaints
B2017 Lexus IS
2 recalls · 19 complaints
A2016 Lexus IS
0 recalls · 16 complaints
Sources & method
Safety Signal starts every model-year at 100 and subtracts points per open NHTSA recall campaign by severity: critical 15 (fire risk, park-outside or do-not-drive advisories), high 8 (brakes, steering, airbags, loss of drive power, structure, battery), moderate 6, minor 3 (software, labels, lighting fixed by an update). Floor 35. A ≥ 90, B ≥ 80, C ≥ 70, D ≥ 60, otherwise F. Complaint counts and NHTSA crash ratings are shown separately and are not blended into the grade.
EPA figures come from fueleconomy.gov vehicle records. Recalls, complaints, investigations and crash ratings come from NHTSA's public flat files, refreshed weekly.