2020 Lexus IS 350
Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2020 Lexus IS 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 4 on record.
2020 Lexus IS 350 at a glance
Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.
2020 Lexus IS 350 recalls 0
No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2020 Lexus IS 350.
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.
2020 Lexus IS 350 safety ratings
Rollover risk: 9.5% — NHTSA's estimated chance of rollover in a single-vehicle crash (dynamic test: no tip).
Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (NCAP), tested as the 2020 Lexus IS 350 4 DR RWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.
2020 Lexus IS 350 MPG & running costs
Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.
Estimated 5-year cost to own
A rough guide to what running a 2020 Lexus IS 350 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.
Investigations & service bulletins
Manufacturer service bulletins 54
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 54.
TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
Bulletin LSB002121Rev1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine
Bulletin LSB002121Rev1 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jun 2022Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign - Technician Certification Requirements 4.13.2022
Bulletin Safety Recall 22 · Equipment · Apr 2022TSB: Some 2005 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles that have undergone water intrusion may exhibit a condition in which a musty smell is present. Follow the procedures in this bulletin to remediate the odor and address this condition. The purpose of this service…
Bulletin L-SB-0004-22 · Air Bags · Feb 2022TSB: Some 2020 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with Pioneer Audio (version 1804) or earlier may exhibit one or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal Bluetooth® Audio Mode transition. ?Difficult radio tune knob operation when selecting audio sou…
Bulletin L-SB-0025-21 Rev · Equipment · Feb 2022TSB: This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire harness assembly based on damage type. This Service Bulletin should be used in conjunction with the applicable model and model year Electronic Wiring Dia…
Bulletin L-SB-0002-22 · Electrical System · Jan 2022POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground and spare tires currently in use by Lexus. This information must be kept near the point of vehicle sale and be available to any customer that requests it.…
Bulletin Lexus PRO19-02 - · Tires, Wheels, Equipment · Jan 2022TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera, and Front Millimeter Wave Radar tips leverage SSTs and readily available tools to support target placement in varying shop environments.
Bulletin L-TT-0303-21 · Forward Collision Avoidance · Sep 2021TSB: This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode? active test in some 2016 ? 2021 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with an FKS engine.
Bulletin L-SB-0021-21 · Engine And Engine Cooling · Jul 2021POL: UPDATES TO THE 2014-2021 LEXUS UNIVERSAL FLAT RATE MANUAL
Bulletin Lexus PRO21-UFRM · Equipment · May 2021Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IS 350 AWD. Model-year data, not specific to one car.
About the Lexus IS 350
The Lexus IS is a compact executive car sold by Lexus, a luxury division of Toyota, since 1998. The IS was originally sold under the Toyota Altezza nameplate in Japan from 1998 until 2005. The IS was introduced as an entry-level sport model positioned below the ES in the Lexus lineup. It was the smallest car in the Lexus lineup until the introduction of the CT in 2011.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Describes the model line in general, not this model year specifically.