Which Lexus IS years have known problems?

2018–2020: Low-pressure fuel pump.

From the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study

How long does a Lexus IS last?

17.5% of Lexus ISs reach 250,000 miles, according to the iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study (September 15, 2026), against 5.4% of all vehicles.

17.5% of Lexus ISs reach 250,000 miles. That is 3.2 times the 5.4% average for every vehicle on the road, which earns it a 300K Caboose mile rating.

300KMile rating

17.5%reach 250,000 miles

79%of the 67 ranked models have lower odds

$0.14cheapest remaining mile among 43 for sale today

2018–2020 Low-pressure fuel pump. A very large recall covers a Denso low-pressure fuel pump that can fail and stall the engine while driving.

43 used ISs are for sale on Caboose today, from $13,294.

Source: iSeeCars Longest Lasting Cars Study, published September 15, 2026, more than 395 million vehicles.