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2021 Lexus IS 300

5/5

Overall rating (best variant)

Safety ratings

2021 Lexus IS 300 4 DR AWD

5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
5/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 9.5%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

2021 Lexus IS 300 4 DR RWD

5/5Overall
4/5Frontal crash
5/5Side crash
5/5Side pole
5/5Rollover
Frontal, driver: 4★Frontal, passenger: 4★Side, driver: 5★Side, rear passenger: 5★Rollover risk: 9.5%
  • Lane departure warningStandard
  • Forward collision warningStandard
  • Electronic stability controlStandard

Crash test videos & photos

Crash test #1NHTSA test 11385

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 006 - Post-Test Left Front 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 009 - Pre-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 010 - Post-Test Left Rear 3-4 View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGNo. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGNo. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Pole Positioned Against Side of Vehicle.JPGNo. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGNo. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target Showing Impact Location.JPGNo. 021 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Chest.JPGNo. 022 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Dummy.JPGNo. 023 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGNo. 024 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 025 - Post-Test Left Side View of Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGNo. 026 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 027 - Pre-Test Frontal Close-Up View of Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGNo. 028 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGNo. 029 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGNo. 030 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Neck Showing Position of Adjustable Neck Bracket.JPGNo. 031 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Dummy's Head Showing Dummy's Head is Level.JPGNo. 032 - Pre-Test Placement of Dummy's Feet.JPGNo. 033 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Dummy.JPGNo. 034 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGNo. 035 - Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGNo. 036 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGNo. 037 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGNo. 038 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGNo. 039 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Driver Seat Back or Head Restraint.JPGNo. 040 - Pre-Test Dummy and Door Clearance View.JPGNo. 042 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Dummy and Front Seat of Occupant Compartment.JPGNo. 047 - Post-Test Dummy Close-Up Head Contact with Side Airbag View.JPGNo. 059 - Pre-Test Pole Barrier Side View.JPGNo. 071 - Post-Test View of Shattered Vehicle Inner Door Panel.JPG

Crash test #2NHTSA test 11386

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Crash-test footage is converted for smooth playback the first time someone requests it — usually under a minute.

Photo No. 001 - As Delivered Right Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 002 - As Delivered Left Rear Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 003 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 004 - Post-Test Frontal View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 005 - Pre-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 006 - Post-Test Left Front Three-Quarter View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 007 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 008 - Post-Test Left Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 009 - Pre-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 010 - Post-Test Left Three-Quarter Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 011 - Pre-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 012 - Post-Test Rear View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 013 - Pre-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 014 - Post-Test Right Side View of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 015 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 016 - Post-Test Overhead View of Test Area.JPGPhoto No. 017 - Pre-Test Left Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 018 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Positioned Against Side of Test Vehicle.JPGPhoto No. 019 - Pre-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGPhoto No. 020 - Post-Test Close-Up View of Impact Point Target.JPGPhoto No. 021 - Pre-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 022 - Post-Test Left Front Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 023 - Pre-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 024 - Post-Test Left Rear Door Latch Close-Up.JPGPhoto No. 025 - Pre-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 026 - Post-Test Front Close-Up View of Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 027 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGPhoto No. 028 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGPhoto No. 029 - Post-Test Left Side View of Driver Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGPhoto No. 030 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGPhoto No. 031 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Dummy Head and Shoulders in Relation to Head Restraint.JPGPhoto No. 032 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Driver Seat Pan Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGPhoto No. 033 - Pre-Test Overhead View of Driver Dummy Thighs on Seat Pan.JPGPhoto No. 034 - Pre-Test Placement of Driver Dummy Feet.JPGPhoto No. 035 - Pre-Test View of Belt Anchorage for Driver Dummy.JPGPhoto No. 036 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Steering Wheel.JPGPhoto No. 037 - Pre-Test View of Disengaged Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 038 - Pre-Test View of Parking Brake.JPGPhoto No. 039 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Track.JPGPhoto No. 040 - Pre-Test Close-Up Left Side View of Driver Seat Back.JPGPhoto No. 051 - Post-Test Driver Dummy Close-up Torso Contact with Side Airbag View.jpgPhoto No. 055 - Pre-Test Left Side View of Rear Passenger Dummy Showing Belt and Chalking.JPGPhoto No. 057 - Post-Test Left Side View of Rear Passenger Dummy Shoulder and Door Top View.JPGPhoto No. 058 - Pre-Test Frontal View of Rear Passenger Seat Back Prior to Dummy Positioning.JPGPhoto No. 073 - Pre-Test Rear Passenger Inner Door Panel View.JPGPhoto No. 090 - Pre-Test Right Side View of MDB Impactor Face.JPG

Recalls

No recalls on record for this vehicle.

Owner complaints

1
Complaints
0
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Most-reported areas

  • UNKNOWN OR OTHER1
  • ENGINE1
Read individual complaints (1 most recent)

These are unverified consumer reports filed with NHTSA, shown as submitted.

  • 11/16/2022· UNKNOWN OR OTHER,ENGINE

    The Oil Housing Cap cracked during an oil change on my 2021 Lexus IS300. This occurred at my mechanics shop. I would have taken the car to the dealer but the cost for an oil change is double. The mechanic charged me for the part $55.25. When he went to purchase the part from JM Lexus, Sample Road, the parts person said this is a problem that should have been resolved. I called the Parts Manager at JM Lexus to verify this information. He stated that the part is weak and cracks and that this part needs to be replaced a few times a month. I wrote to the Executives at JM Lexus and they refuse to reimburse me because the car was not serviced there, however, the bigger problem is that this part needs to be retooled and owners recalled for replacement. For those in cold weather, could this part crack and leak oil? Will I be charged every time I get an oil change because of this defect?