Lexus IS F problems and owner complaints
Explore the records behind recurring owner reports.
Key facts
21 owner complaints analyzed
8 distinct recall campaigns
52,500 mi median reported failure mileage
Scope: 2008 to 2017 model years. Data snapshot: . 12 complaints include usable failure mileage.
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Most common problems
Air Bags is the most frequently named component, appearing in 13 of 21 complaints (61.9%). A complaint can name multiple components.
| Topic | Matching reports | Share of complaints |
|---|---|---|
| Transmission and shifting | 2 | 9.5% |
| Braking behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
| Steering behavior | 1 | 4.8% |
| Fuel system concerns | 1 | 4.8% |
Topic matches use published keyword rules. They describe mentions, including negations or comparisons, and do not confirm a diagnosis. Read the matching rules.
Component breakdown
Number of unique complaints naming each component. Top eight shown.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Air Bags | 13 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Unknown Or Other | 3 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Structure:Body | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 1 |
Air Bags: 13; Engine: 5; Unknown Or Other: 3; Fuel/Propulsion System: 1; Power Train: 1; Structure:Body: 1; Vehicle Speed Control: 1; Visibility/Wiper: 1
Reported problems by failure mileage
Complaint counts in mileage bands. These are not failure rates per vehicle or mile.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| Under 25,000 | 2 |
| 25,000 to 49,999 | 3 |
| 50,000 to 74,999 | 3 |
| 75,000 to 99,999 | 2 |
| 100,000 to 149,999 | 1 |
| 150,000 and above | 1 |
Under 25,000: 2; 25,000 to 49,999: 3; 50,000 to 74,999: 3; 75,000 to 99,999: 2; 100,000 to 149,999: 1; 150,000 and above: 1
25,000 to 49,999 miles has the most reports with usable mileage (3). 9 complaints have missing, zero or invalid mileage.
Complaints over time
Year the complaint was filed, not the vehicle model year or incident year. The snapshot year is partial.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2019 | 4 |
| 2020 | 2 |
2010: 1; 2014: 2; 2016: 5; 2017: 7; 2019: 4; 2020: 2
Pattern summary
Air Bags leads the component reports. Transmission and shifting appears in 2 complaint narratives. Braking behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Steering behavior appears in 1 complaint narratives. Use these patterns to inspect individual reports and prepare questions for a mechanic.
Calculated from recorded counts. An AI narrative has not been published for this selection.
Complaint evidence
Examples provide context, not a representative sample or a verified diagnosis.
Owner report 10300319 · 2010-01-19 (January 19, 2010)
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 LEXUS IS-F. THE VEHICLE ACCELERATED AND CRASHED INTO A GARAGE DOOR AT A LOCAL SHOP. WHEN THE CONTACT ATTEMPTED TO ENGAGE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO STOP THE VEHICLE THE BRAKES WERE LOCKED. THE CONTACT WAS FORCED TO SHIFT INTO NEUTRAL GEAR TO STOP THE VEHICLE. THE CONTACT CALLED THE MANUFACTURER REGARDING THIS VEHICLE AND THEY HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO A DEALER TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE CONTACT HAS REQUESTED THAT THE MANUFACTURER BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REPAIRS OF THE VEHICLE AND THE GARAGE DOOR. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 890…
Owner-reported narrative. 8,900 miles reported. Look up ODI 10300319 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11190270 · 2019-03-20 (March 20, 2019)
THE COOLANT VALLEY PLATE SEAL ON MANY 2008-2014 LEXUS IS F MODELS FAIL PREMATURELY CAUSING LOSS OF COOLANT AND CAUSE DAMAGE. I WAS CHANGING THE OIL ON MY 2010 IS F WHEN I NOTICED THE PINK COOLANT ALL OVER MY TRANSMISSION AND I HAVE TO TOP MY COOLANT OFF WEEKLY SO I DON'T DAMAGE MY VEHICLE. LEXUS HAS MANY CASES OF THIS DOCUMENTED BUT WONT SAY THAT ITS AN ISSUE.
Owner-reported narrative. 71,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11190270 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11282823 · 2019-11-29 (November 29, 2019)
I HAD A GRAND MAL SEIZURE WHILE DRIVING AND ACCELERATED VERY QUICKLY WHEN MY FOOT LOCKED DOWNWARD ON THE GAS AND MY TWELVE YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAD TO GRAB STEERING WHEEL AND TURN US INTO A LIGHTPOLE TO AVOID DRIVING STRAIGHT INTO A BRICK WALL. FULL FRONTAL DAMAGE AT AN EXCESSIVE SPEED IN WHICH THE LIGHTPOLE ALMOST CUT THE CAR IN HALF AND NOT A SINGLE AIRBAG DEPLOYED!! CAR IS A COMPLETE TOTAL LOSS AND NO AIRBAGS DEPLOYED FRONT OR BACK, DRIVER OR PASSENGER. LOTS OF INJURIES.
Owner-reported narrative. 53,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11282823 at NHTSA ↗
Owner report 11349929 · 2020-08-17 (August 17, 2020)
I WENT TO START MY VEHICLE AND IT STARTED TURNING BUT NEVER STARTED. AFTER A FEW TRIES IT STARTED AND THEN COMPLETELY WENT OUT EVERY TIME. I HAVEN'T BEEN ABLE TO USE MY VEHICLE FOR ALMOST A MONTH NOW. I GOT 3 DIFFERENT MECHANICS TO LOOK AT IT AND THEY STILL WEREN'T ABLE TO GET IT BACK WORKING AND I ALL THEY COULD TELL ME WAS IT HAD SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE FUEL PUMP AND THE HIGH PRESSURE PUMP.
Owner-reported narrative. 108,000 miles reported. Look up ODI 11349929 at NHTSA ↗
Recalls by model year
All campaigns in the snapshot affecting each model year, including recalls announced years later.
Recall campaigns
Shared campaigns appear once in each affected model year.
| Category | Count |
|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 5 |
| 2011 | 3 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2014 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
2008: 5; 2009: 6; 2010: 5; 2011: 3; 2012: 2; 2013: 2; 2014: 2; 2016: 0; 2017: 0