2019 Lexus IS 300 recalls and problems

The 2019 Lexus IS 300 has 2 safety recalls and 7 owner complaints filed with NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at any Lexus dealer.

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Recalls may cover only some 2019 Lexus IS 300 vehicles. Check your VIN at NHTSA ↗ to see open recalls for your exact car.

2019 Lexus IS 300 recalls

Recall 20V-682: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Nov 4, 2020 · 1,525,742 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2018-2019 4Runner, 2019-2020 Avalon, 2019 Corolla Hatchback, 2017-2019 Highlander, 2018-2020 Camry, 2020 Corolla, 2018-2019 Land Cruiser, 2017-2020 Tacoma, 2019-2020 RAV4, 2019-2020 Sequoia, 2017-2020 Sienna, 2019-2020 Tundra, 2018-2020 Lexus ES350, 2017 Lexus GS200t, 2017-2019 Lexus GS350, 2019 Lexus GS300, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500h, 2019-2020 Lexus LS500, 2018-2019 Lexus GX460, 2017 Lexus IS200t, 2019 Lexus IS300, 2019 Lexus IS350, 2018-2020 Lexus LC500, 2018 Lexus LS500, 2019 Lexus LS500h, 2018-2019 Lexus LX570, 2017 Lexus RC200t, 2019 Lexus RC300, RC350, 2017 and 2019-2020 Lexus RX350, 2018-2020 RX350L, 2019 Lexus UX200, 2018-2019 Lexus NX300 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump assembly with an improved one, free of charge. Owners of specific models were notified that remedy parts were available starting January 21, 2021. Owners of other models will be notified as remedy parts become available. Remedy parts should be available for all affected vehicles by late March 2021. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 20V-012. Toyota's number for this recall is 20TA02. Lexus' number for this recall is 20LA01.

Recall 20V-012: Fuel System, Gasoline

Reported Jan 13, 2020 · 1,830,752 vehicles affected · Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing

Problem: Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) recalled certain 2018-2019 4Runner, Highlander, Camry, Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Sienna, Tacoma and Tundra, and Lexus RC 300, RC 350, GS 350, GX 460, IS 300, LC 500, LS 500, LX 570, RX 350L, and 2019 Toyota Avalon and Corolla, and certain Lexus NX 300, and ES 350 vehicles on January 13, 2020. On March 4, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include certain 2014-2015 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser, 2018 Avalon, Corolla, 2014 FJ Cruiser, 2017 Sienna and Lexus 2018 ES 350, 2018-2019 GS 300, 2013-2014 GS350, 2014-2015 GX 460, IS 350 and LX 570, 2014 IS F, 2018-2019 IS 350, LC 500H and LS 500H, 2013-2015 LS 460, 2015 NX 200T and RC350, 2017 RC 200T and RX 350. Toyota also removed the 2018-2019 Toyota 4Runner and Land Cruiser and 2018-2019 Lexus GX 460 and LX 570 and 2019 NX300 from inclusion in this recall. On March 19, 2020, Toyota expanded the recall to include 2015 Lexus GS350 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.

Risk: If the fuel pump fails, the engine can stall while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel pump, free of charge. The recall began May 4, 2020. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are 20TB02 and 20TA02 for Toyota vehicles and 20LB01 and 20LA01 for Lexus vehicles.

2019 Lexus IS 300 problems reported by owners

Problem area	Reports
Unknown or Other	4
Tires	2
Wheels	2
Fuel/Propulsion System	2
Suspension	1
Structure	1
Electrical System	1

Most reported parts

Structure › Body — 1

Typical mileage at the time of the problem: 19,300 miles (median of owner reports).

Problems that are not covered by a recall are paid repairs; labor rates follow local mechanic pay — see what auto mechanics earn in each state.

Recent 2019 Lexus IS 300 complaints

Owner reports filed with NHTSA, as written (personal details removed). Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Suspension · at 34,000 miles · reported Jun 5, 2020

I leased a new 2019 is 300 in dec 2018 for my then 18yr daughter. Since the start of this contract, we have had the car serviced several times for multiple issues: the AC not working, then the "o" ring being crimped, something broken in the fuel pump (Causing my 19yr daughter to be stuck on the side of the road) and now recalled, the brakes, the speakers, the sunroof not opening fully, the car jerks when going downhill, etc. We took the car in for scheduled service on 5/28/20, and when my daughter picked up her car on 5/30/20, then tire light was on. The service manager had air put in the tire…

Fuel/Propulsion System · reported Mar 3, 2020

The contact owns a 2019 lexus is 300. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 20v012000 (Fuel system, gasoline) however, the part to do the recall repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. Longo lexus located at (3530 n peck rd, el monte, ca 91731) was contacted and it was conformed that the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact was instructed to no longer drive the vehicle. The contact was given the option of a loaner vehicle, but declined. The manufacturer was made…

Tires · at 2,000 miles · reported Jul 12, 2019

Please see images. Without warning on this news 2019 lexus is 300 with approximately 2,000 miles on it the left rear front tire literally came off the vehicle while traveling south at legal highway speed on I-95 near boynton beach, florida. The tire completely blew up off the vehicle and the vehicle slammed onto the ground in a very dangerous manner, causing smoke and what looked like a fire. The vehicle swerved off the side of the freeway and 2 passengers exited quickly from the vehicle and florida highway patrol was called.please see photos and there is also video too large to attach amd…

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 2019 Lexus IS 300 have any recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recalls for the 2019 Lexus IS 300: 20V-682 (fuel system, gasoline), 20V-012 (fuel system, gasoline). Not every vehicle is affected, so check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

What is the most common problem with the 2019 Lexus IS 300?

Owners report unknown or other problems most often (4 reports), followed by tires (2). The typical mileage when problems were reported is about 19,300 miles.

Are Lexus recall repairs free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized Lexus dealers, whether you are the first owner or bought the car used.