Model year guide

2021 Lexus IS 350

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2021 Lexus IS 350 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 13 on record.

2021 Lexus IS 350 — representative photo
Representative photo

2021 Lexus IS 350 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Overall safety5 / 5 ★
Combined23 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2021 Lexus IS 350 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2021 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.

2021 Lexus IS 350 safety ratings

Overall★★★★★
Frontal crash★★★★★
Side crash★★★★★
Rollover★★★★★
Frontal — driver★★★★★
Frontal — passenger★★★★★
Side — front seat★★★★★
Side — rear seat★★★★★
Side pole★★★★★

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 2021 Lexus IS 350 4 DR AWD. Ratings can differ by body style and drivetrain.

2021 Lexus IS 350 MPG & running costs

Combined23 mpg
City20 mpg
Highway28 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$3,550
EPA size classCompact Cars
TransmissionAutomatic (S8)
Passenger volume90 cu ft
Cargo volume11 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$5,750 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2021 Lexus IS 350 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$17,750
Fuel only$17,750
Per mile$0.24

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 60

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 60.

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 2023

OBSOLETE NOTICE February 14, 2023: This bulletin is now obsolete. Please see L-SB-0007-23

Bulletin LSB004319 · Equipment · Feb 2023

TSB: 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 2022

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Wheels · Jun 2022

TSB: Some 2013 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with a 2WD drivetrain and the F Sport package may exhibit a clicking noise from the front wheel area during slow (parking lot) speed turns. The clicking noise that can be heard during sharp turns is a no…

Bulletin LSB001522 · Power Train · Jun 2022

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 2022

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 2022

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS.

Bulletin TECHNICAL INSTRU · Equipment, Structure · Jun 2022

TT: To improve guest support of telematics connected services features, additional resources have been provided in the Service Lane - Knowledge Center.

Bulletin LTT031622 · Communication · May 2022

DP: Due to improper programming of the Data Communication Module (DCM), which provides cellular communication in various situations, including emergencies, the driver and Safety Connect operator may not be able to hear each other?s voices during a Safety Conne…

Bulletin Service Campaign · Electrical System · May 2022

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, listed for the IS 350 RWD. 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.

2021 Lexus IS 350 vehicles on record

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2021 Lexus IS 350 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2021 Lexus IS 350 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2021 Lexus IS 350. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What is the 2021 Lexus IS 350 safety rating?

NHTSA gives the 2021 Lexus IS 350 an overall crash-test rating of 5 out of 5 stars (frontal 4★, side 5★, rollover 5★).

What gas mileage does the 2021 Lexus IS 350 get?

The 2021 Lexus IS 350 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 23 mpg combined (20 city / 28 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.