The Oil Housing Cap cracked during an oil change on my 2021 Lexus IS300. This occurred at my mechanics shop. I would have taken the car to the dealer but the cost for an oil change is double. The mechanic charged me for the part $55.25. When he went to purchase the part from JM Lexus, Sample Road, the parts person said this is a problem that should have been resolved. I called the Parts Manager at JM Lexus to verify this information. He stated that the part is weak and cracks and that this part needs to be replaced a few times a month. I wrote to the Executives at JM Lexus and they refuse to reimburse me because the car was not serviced there, however, the bigger problem is that this part needs to be retooled and owners recalled for replacement. For those in cold weather, could this part crack and leak oil? Will I be charged every time I get an oil change because of this defect?
The worst 2021 Lexus IS 300 problems
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Recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Technical service bulletins for the 2021 Lexus IS 300 81
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- One or more of the following conditions: ?Navigation reset while entering a destination
- Obsolete notice
- Some 2018 ? 2022 model year Lexus vehicles equipped with the Enform? 2.0 Navigation System, require a...
- DL: The involved vehicles could be equipped with one of the 53 optional body-colored rear spoilers covered...
- Ti: technical instructions limited service campaign 22LD01 optional body-colored rear spoiler designed...
- DL: The involved vehicles were equipped with an optional body-colored rear spoiler
- Ti: technical instructions limited service campaign 22LD02 optional body-colored rear spoiler designed...
- Ti: technical instructionslimited service campaign 22LD01 optional body-colored rear spoiler designed for:...
- This Service Bulletin provides a procedure to properly perform the Techstream ?Control the Injection Mode?...
- Technical instructions.
2021 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 | 31 | 25 |
What 2021 Lexus IS 300 owners say
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Questions about the 2021 Lexus IS 300
Is the 2021 Lexus IS 300 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2021 Lexus IS 300, fewer than a typical IS 300 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Lexus IS 300?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint.
How many recalls does the 2021 Lexus IS 300 have?
No recalls on record.
What gas mileage does the 2021 Lexus IS 300 get?
Official estimates for the 2021 Lexus IS 300 range from 25 mpg combined. The most efficient version (2.0L 4-cyl, RWD) gets 21 city and 31 highway.
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