2020 Lexus IS Recalls
No NHTSA recalls on record for the 2020 Lexus IS. That means NHTSA has no open safety campaign for this vehicle — it does not guarantee the absence of problems. Owners have filed 7 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the engine. Last updated July 5, 2026.
Complaints by component
What owners report
Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.
“I am filing this updated complaint to supplement my prior complaint (nhtsa id no. Xxx, filed january 27, 2026) regarding a recurring, safety-critical engine defect in my 2020 lexus is300 rwd, 8ar-fts engine. Defect: three documented misfire events over seven weeks. The second (12/11/2025) and…”
“I am filing this updated complaint to supplement my prior complaint (nhtsa id no. Xxx, filed january 27, 2026) regarding a recurring, safety-critical engine defect in my 2020 lexus is300 rwd, 8ar-fts engine. Defect: three documented misfire events over seven weeks. The second (12/11/2025) and…”
“I am filing this updated complaint to supplement my prior complaint (nhtsa id no. Xxx, filed january 27, 2026) regarding a recurring, safety-critical engine defect in my 2020 lexus is300 rwd, 8ar-fts engine. Defect: three documented misfire events over seven weeks. The second (12/11/2025) and…”
“Vehicle steering wheel gets slightly stuck around 70+ mph on highway. Possible issue with the eps, steering rack, 4 pin point connecter. Lexus isn’t able to diagnose it”
“This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing mils, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical…”
“This vehicle has a recurring, safety-critical defect involving intermittent engine misfires, flashing mils, reduced engine power, sudden loss of acceleration, and noticeable engine shaking. Despite multiple repair attempts and extended diagnostics by a dealership, with manufacturer technical…”
“Front suspension (shock absorber) uneven wear and bouncy, some vibration on the steering wheel at about 30k miles, on highway exit round about circle, the vehicle swerves left or right. Very unsafe. Long story short, drop it off at the dealership lexus of pembroke pines fl, they said the issue was…”
Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 2020 Lexus IS as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.