Lexus IS 300

20012025 · 17 configurations

Lowest
18
Average
21
Best
26

The Lexus IS 300 has been tested by the EPA across 17 different configurations spanning model years 2001 through 2025. Over this period, the IS 300 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 18 MPG to 26 MPG, with an overall average of 21 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

Historical Efficiency

2025
25
2024
25
2023
25
2022
25
2021
25
2020
24
2019
24
2018
26
2005
18
2004
18
2003
18
2002
19
2001
18

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (IS 300) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Lexus IS 300. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

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Historical Severity Timeline

2022
1
2019
1
2018
1
2001
2
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