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The 2022 Lexus IS is associated with 5 official NHTSA owner defect complaints and 1 safety recall campaign in the federal safety database.

The most frequently reported component area is Fuel & Propulsion System, accounting for 1 reports (20% of total complaints). EPA testing covers 5 certified vehicle configurations spanning 2l 4-cyl, 3.5l 6-cyl, and 5l 8-cyl configurations. Gasoline and hybrid variants deliver 20 to 25 MPG combined.

Official Federal Record Profile
  • • NHTSA Owner Complaints: 5 consumer reports filed
  • • Safety Recall Campaigns: 1 official campaign
  • • Primary Defect Domain: Fuel & Propulsion System (1 / 20%)
  • • NCAP Crash Safety: 5 / 5 Stars Overall Laboratory Score
  • • EPA Certified Range: 20–25 MPG across 5 powertrain trims
Directly compiled from official NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI), NHTSA NCAP, and EPA FuelEconomy.gov databases.

What is the fuel economy and range of the 2022 Lexus IS?

Official EPA laboratory test ratings, electric driving range, and annual energy cost estimates by certified vehicle variant

Variant Engine Drivetrain Transmission City Highway Combined EV Range Est. Annual Fuel Cost
IS 300 2L 4-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 21 MPG 31 MPG 25 MPG — $3,050 / yr
IS 350 3.5L 6-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 20 MPG 28 MPG 23 MPG — $3,300 / yr
IS 300 AWD 3.5L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
IS 350 AWD 3.5L 6-Cyl All-Wheel Drive Automatic (S6) 19 MPG 26 MPG 22 MPG — $3,450 / yr
IS 500 5L 8-Cyl Rear-Wheel Drive Automatic (S8) 17 MPG 25 MPG 20 MPG — $3,800 / yr
Data Boundary Note: EPA specifications are shown by certified vehicle configuration. NHTSA complaints and recall totals are recorded at the model-year level across all configurations.

What are the crash test safety ratings for the 2022 Lexus IS?

Official 5-Star Safety Ratings evaluated by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

Tested Drivetrain / Cab Variant Overall Rating Frontal Crash Side Crash Rollover Rating Rollover Risk
300 4 DR AWD 9.5%
350 4 DR AWD 9.5%
300 4 DR RWD 9.5%
350 4 DR RWD 9.5%
500 4 DR RWD 9.5%
Active Driver Assistance Systems (NHTSA Recorded): Forward Collision Warning (FCW) is documented as Standard and Lane Departure Warning (LDW) is documented as Standard in official NHTSA records for tested 2022 Lexus IS models.
View complete 2022 Lexus IS crash test & safety breakdown →

What defect complaints are reported for the 2022 Lexus IS?

Summary of 5 verified consumer defect submissions filed with the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

Total Complaints
5
Crash Reports
0
Fire Reports
0
Complaints w/ Injury
0
Total Injuries
0

Top Reported Problem Categories

Ranked by total consumer complaint submissions recorded by NHTSA

Fuel & Propulsion System 1 complaint
POWER TRAIN,ENGINE,FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM 1 complaint
SERVICE BRAKES,ENGINE 1 complaint
Structure & Body 1 complaint
Suspension 1 complaint

Data Attribution & Context: Complaints are self-reported by vehicle owners to NHTSA and represent unverified consumer submissions. Complaint volume does not equal a statistically controlled failure rate and is not adjusted for total vehicles sold or cumulative mileage driven.

View all 2022 Lexus IS problems & component breakdown (5 categories) →

Are there open safety recalls on the 2022 Lexus IS?

Manufacturer safety recall campaigns monitored and recorded by NHTSA

NHTSA Campaign #26V222000 Active Recall
Affected Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Defect Summary: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2015-2022 Lexus RC, 2016-2020 GS, and 2022 IS vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Free Manufacturer Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Toyota's customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 26LB05 and 26LA05.
View all 2022 Lexus IS recalls & campaign history (1 campaigns) →
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Quick Answers: Key Questions Drivers Ask About the 2022 Lexus IS

Direct, deterministic answers synthesized from verified United States government databases for the 2022 Lexus IS

How many safety recalls does the 2022 Lexus IS have?

The 2022 Lexus IS is associated with 1 official NHTSA safety recall campaign in AutoUtility's current federal records.

If your individual vehicle is affected by an open safety recall, NHTSA advises owners to contact an authorized franchised dealership for the recall remedy at no charge. Because recall campaigns apply to specific production runs and equipment batches, vehicle owners should verify their 17-digit VIN at NHTSA.gov.

View all 1 recall campaigns & remedy details →
Source: NHTSA Safety Recalls Database (49 U.S.C. 30118)

What are the most common problems reported for the 2022 Lexus IS?

NHTSA records list 5 consumer defect complaints for the 2022 Lexus IS. The most frequently referenced vehicle system is Fuel & Propulsion System, appearing in 1 filings (20% of submissions).

Consumer complaints represent unverified owner submissions filed under federal reporting guidelines and describe reported component behavior rather than audited failure rates.

Explore full 2022 Lexus IS defect complaint breakdown →
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI)

What is the NHTSA safety rating for the 2022 Lexus IS?

Under the NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), the 2022 Lexus IS earned an Overall Safety Rating of 5 out of 5 stars across 5 tested configuration(s).

Laboratory evaluations include a 35 mph frontal barrier crash, side barrier and pole impact tests, and static rollover resistance assessments.

View detailed crash test laboratory breakdown →
Source: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP)

What fuel economy (MPG) does the 2022 Lexus IS get?

Official EPA laboratory estimates for the 2022 Lexus IS range from 20 to 25 MPG combined (55% city / 45% highway weighted) depending on engine, transmission, and drivetrain configuration.

Using AutoUtility's standardized operating cost model (15,000 miles/year, $3.50/gal gas, $0.16/kWh electricity), annual energy expenditures range across certified configurations based on official EPA laboratory test baselines.

Compare MPG ratings across all certified trims →
Source: EPA FuelEconomy.gov Certified Database
Official US Government Data Provenance

The specifications, safety ratings, defect reports, and recall campaigns published on this page are retrieved directly from official United States Government agency databases:

  • NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI): Consumer complaints and defect reports.
  • NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP): Frontal, side, and rollover 5-Star crash safety test ratings.
  • U.S. EPA / FuelEconomy.gov: Standardized multi-cycle dynamometer fuel economy, MPGe, and electric driving range ratings.

Local Production Store Compiled: August 2026 • Deterministic Audited Dataset • Zero Dynamic External API Runtime Latency.