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Lexus Is 350C problems, recalls & best years

The deets on every Is 350C from 2010 to 2015: 23 owner complaints and 28 recalls across 6 model years.

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (11), 2011 (6), 2012 (3). Best fuel economy: 22 mpg combined (2015).

Lexus Is 350C
Photo: Sarah Larson from Ann Arbor, MI, USA · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons. Representative photo of this generation; trim may differ.

Problem areas across all years

Airbags17
Engine3
Fuel & propulsion2
Other / unknown2
Tires1
Transmission & drivetrain1
Body & structure1
Visibility/Wiper1

Year by year

YearRecallsComplaintsBest mpg
201081120
20116622
20125322
20134022
20143322
20152022

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FAQ

What is the worst year for the Lexus Is 350C?

The model years with the most owner complaints are 2010 (11), 2011 (6), 2012 (3).

How many recalls has the Lexus Is 350C had?

Across 2010–2015, NHTSA lists 28 vehicle recall campaigns by model year (a campaign that covers several years counts once per year).