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Lexus IS F years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 21 complaints about the Lexus IS F since 2008, and 8 recalls have been issued. The 2008 model year has 13 complaints, more than any other year, led by airbags and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
21
Recalls
8
Worst year
2008
Model years
2008-2017

Lexus IS F years to avoid

No model year of the Lexus IS F stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Lexus IS F years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Lexus IS F complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2008200920102011201420162017

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Lexus IS F problems

All model years combined.

  • Airbags
    13
  • Engine
    5
  • Visibility
    1
  • Transmission
    1
  • Fuel system
    1
  • Body
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Lexus IS F problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2017-100
2016-1Airbags01
2014-1Engine20
2011-2Airbags30
2010-2Airbags50
2009-1Airbags60
2008-13Airbags52,00051

Recalls 8

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Questions about the Lexus IS F

What years of the Lexus IS F should you avoid?

No single model year of the Lexus IS F has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Lexus IS F?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Lexus IS F?

Airbags, with 13 complaints across all years, followed by engine (5) and visibility (1).

How many recalls does the Lexus IS F have?

8 recalls between 2008 and 2017. The 2009 model year has the most, with 6.

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