2021 Lexus IS 300
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus IS 300 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 7 on record.
2021 Lexus IS 300 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2021 Lexus IS 300 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 Lexus IS 300.
Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 4 Nov 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.
2021 Lexus IS 300 common problems
The most-reported problem areas across all 1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA — and what to check before you buy.
2021 Lexus IS 300 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2021 Lexus IS 300 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.
How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.
Dimensions & weight
Manufacturer-reported figures for the 2021 Lexus IS 300. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 81
Technical notes the manufacturer sent to dealers about known issues and fixes. Useful to mention to a mechanic — they are not recalls and repairs may not be covered. Showing the 10 most recent of 81.
TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year vehicles equipped with 17CY+ Panasonic Audio (versions less than 1226) and Navigation (versions less than 1225 or 1245 with 20 Teammate) may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a de…
Bulletin LSB000723 · Equipment · Feb 2023OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23
Bulletin LSB004319 · Equipment · Feb 2023TSB: Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a Special Service Tool (SST) USB flash drive to update the map, points of interest, and system software. The SST is used with applicable vehicles to delive…
Bulletin L-SB-0057-22 · Equipment · Dec 2022TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD01 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
Bulletin 22LD01-Technical · Structure · Oct 2022DL: The involved vehicles could be equipped with one of the 53 optional body-colored rear spoilers covered by this campaign which may allow water to leak into the trunk area of the vehicle through the holes used to fasten the spoiler onto the trunk lid. If thi…
Bulletin 22LD01 · Structure · Oct 2022TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
Bulletin 22LD02-Technical · Structure · Oct 2022DL: The involved vehicles were equipped with an optional body-colored rear spoiler. There is a possibility that water could leak into the trunk area of the vehicle through the holes used to fasten the spoiler onto the trunk lid. If this occurs, customers may n…
Bulletin 22LD02 · Structure · Oct 2022TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONSLIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD01 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
Bulletin 22LD01_Technical · Structure · Sep 2022TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
Bulletin 22LD02_Technical · Structure · Sep 2022TI: TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS LIMITED SERVICE CAMPAIGN 22LD02 OPTIONAL BODY-COLORED REAR SPOILER DESIGNED FOR: CERTAIN 2021 MODEL YEAR IS 300 VEHICLES
Bulletin 22LD02 · Structure · Jul 2022Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IS 300 RWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.