Lexus · IS · 2018
0
Recalls
3
Complaints
5/5
Safety Rating
The 2018 Lexus IS has no recalls and 3 owner-reported complaints on file with NHTSA. Overall safety rating: 5 out of 5 stars. Most reported issue: unknown or other (1 reports).
Source: NHTSA Public Records · Updated Apr 22, 2026
This page combines three types of NHTSA data: recall campaigns (official manufacturer or government actions), owner complaints (unverified consumer reports), and crash test ratings (where available). A vehicle with many complaints is not necessarily less reliable — complaint volume correlates with sales volume and vehicle age. Recalls indicate identified defects, not overall quality. To compare this model year with others, use the year navigation in the sidebar or return to the model overview page.
Overall Frontal Rating
Driver and Passenger Assessment
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Overall Side Rating
Side Barrier and Side Pole Tests
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Rollover Resistance
9.5% rollover risk in single-vehicle crash
Safety Features
New engine
All four (4) door actuators stopped working or work intermittently. This is a known issue with both front and rear driver and passenger doors. Automobile doors will not open.
Sunroof suddenly exploded while driving on highway, no debris or accident happened. Spontaneous sunroof glass shatter
The 2018 Lexus IS has 0 recalls recorded by NHTSA.
NHTSA has received 3 owner-reported complaints for the 2018 Lexus IS.
The 2018 Lexus IS received an overall safety rating of 5 out of 5 stars from NHTSA.
The most commonly reported complaint categories for the 2018 Lexus IS are unknown or other (1 reports), engine (1 reports), latches/locks/linkages (1 reports).
NHTSA does not currently list any recalls on record for the 2018 Lexus IS. To verify the status of your specific vehicle, check nhtsa.gov/recalls with your VIN.
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