2003 Lexus IS recalls and problems

The 2003 Lexus IS has 0 recalls and 12 owner complaints on file with NHTSA; the most reported problem area is air bags.

2003 Lexus Is
Photo: 2003 Lexus Is by OSX, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
How the 2003 compares
Fewest complaintsMost complaints

High complaint count among 26 IS model years — 9th most.

0recalls
12complaints
5crashes
0fires
7injuries
48,000median 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

Air Bags4
Structure4
Engine3
Service Brakes2
Electrical System1
Power Train1
Steering1
Unknown or other1
Visibility1

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

Complaints by year filed

2006: 1 complaints20062014: 4 complaints201442015: 3 complaints20152016: 1 complaints20162020: 1 complaints20202024: 2 complaints20242

2003 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 2003. Click a bar to switch year.

Questions

Does the 2003 Lexus IS have recalls?

NHTSA lists no recall campaigns for the 2003 Lexus IS. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to be sure.

What are the most common problems with the 2003 Lexus IS?

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA most often mention air bags (4), structure (4), engine (3). Complaints are consumer reports and are not verified by NHTSA.