The tires keep coming out of alignment which causes vehicle vibration, a pull to the left and premature wearing of the tires that then have to be replaced every 10-20K miles. Lexus is aware the IS series cars wear tires this way but state its bc this is a high performance vehicle. The vehicle vibration and driveline issues can get bad enough that it could pull a vehicle into a different lane potentially causing an accident. Had it into the Lexus dealership 6+ times for this and after replacement of tires (on 2nd visit) to the recommended tires for my vehicle, it still keeps happening. Then I take it in again and again, technician still can't find an issue and then they just rebalance and align the tires again. Then it's out of alignment again within a week to week and a half. Found out not long ago that the original owner also reported this EXACT same issue at 5K miles. Manufacturer has not inspected it to my knowledge but TONS of people in the clublexus.com forum mention this same issue continuously.
The worst 2020 Lexus IS 300 problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
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- Airbags1
- Suspension1
- Transmission1
- Wheels1
Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2020 Lexus IS 300 63
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- DL: On December 20, 2022, a settlement of claims for certain low pressure fuel pumps was approved by the...
- This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode?...
- Lexus Safety Recall and Service Campaign
- Condition in which a musty smell is present
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Abnormal Bluetooth® Audio Mode transition
- This Service Bulletin includes guidelines meant to help determine whether to repair or replace a wire...
- POL: This consolidated Tire Warranty Guide contains the complete warranty terms for all brands of ground...
- TT: When used in conjunction with the Repair Manual, these Blind Spot Monitor, Forward Recognition Camera,...
- This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode?...
- Pol: updates to the 2014-2021 lexus universal flat rate manual
2020 Lexus IS 300 fuel economy
Official EPA estimates in miles per gallon (MPGe for electric). Ranges cover trims that share the same engine.
| Engine | Drive | City | Highway | Combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0L 4‑cyl | RWD | 21 | 30 | 24 |
What 2020 Lexus IS 300 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Airbags failed to deploy after the car went thru a brick wall at 35 miles per hour. Front impact crash. Car fax report reflects no prior accident. Vehicle was still under warranty & had the “auto nation 162 point check” June 2020 by Tampa Florida by Lexis of Tampa. NOT a single air bag deployed.
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Questions about the 2020 Lexus IS 300
Is the 2020 Lexus IS 300 reliable?
Owners have filed 2 complaints about the 2020 Lexus IS 300, fewer than a typical IS 300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2020 Lexus IS 300?
Airbags, with 1 complaint. Next is suspension (1).
How many recalls does the 2020 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2020 Lexus IS 300 get?
Official estimates for the 2020 Lexus IS 300 range from 24 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21 city and 30 highway.
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