Used Lexus IS 2013-2021 reliability
Category: Executive car
The Lexus IS is stylish and beautifully put together, but struggles to compete with its executive car rivals
What should I look for in a used Lexus IS saloon?
It’s likely that the IS will have been used as a motorway tool, so check for stone chips to the lower body and for windscreen cracks. Also look at the alloy wheels for kerb damage.
What are the most common problems with a used Lexus IS saloon?
The IS is a solidly made car and suffers very few major reported problems. Owners who have had some mentioned issues relating to engine, engine electrics and non-engine electrics (in effect the sat-nav, air-con and infotainment systems). Most of these problems were set right under warranty.
Is a used Lexus IS saloon reliable?
There isn't much to worry about here. In our 2023 used car reliability survey for cars between six and 20 years old, the Lexus IS came second in the most reliable electric and hybrid car category with a 97.7% rating.
In the 5% of cases where owners did report a fault, Lexus covered the cost of two-thirds of repairs, and no one paid more than £200.
Lexus performed superbly in our list of most reliable car brands. With a 92.7% score, it was second only to Suzuki.
