2002 Lexus IS recalls and problems

The 2002 Lexus IS has 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is structure.

2003 Lexus Is
Pictured: a 2003 model; the 2002 may differ in details. Photo: 2003 Lexus Is by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2002 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 26 IS model years — 8th most.

0recalls
12complaints
1crashes
0fires
1injuries
116,000median miles

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, not verified and not adjusted for sales. Ranking compares this model's own years only.

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0 recalls

No recall campaigns on file.

Recall text as published by NHTSA and the manufacturer.

What owners complain about

Structure5
Tires2
Air Bags1
Electronic Stability Control1
Engine1
Exterior Lighting1
Service Brakes1
Steering1
Suspension1
Unknown or other1

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA; one complaint can name several areas. Not verified by NHTSA.

Complaints by year filed

2006: 1 complaints20062007: 2 complaints20072014: 5 complaints201452015: 2 complaints20152018: 1 complaints20182020: 1 complaints20201

2002 vs. other Lexus IS years

2001: 1 complaints20012002: 12 complaints2003: 12 complaints2004: 10 complaints20042005: 12 complaints2006: 143 complaints1432007: 122 complaints20072008: 102 complaints2009: 40 complaints2010: 41 complaints20102011: 15 complaints2012: 18 complaints2013: 9 complaints20132014: 12 complaints2015: 9 complaints2016: 2 complaints20162017: 11 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 2 complaints20192020: 7 complaints2021: 2 complaints2022: 4 complaints20222023: 5 complaints2024: 1 complaints2025: 1 complaints20252026: 2 complaints20262

Owner complaints by model year; the darker bar is the 2002. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2002 Lexus IS have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2002 Lexus IS. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2002 Lexus IS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention structure (5), tires (2), air bags (1). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.