2008 Lexus IS safety record
Crash-test ratings, severity signals from owner complaints, fatal-crash involvement and safety recalls — all from official federal sources.
Not rated
NHTSA overall rating
4
complaints reporting a crash
0
complaints reporting fire
3
safety recall campaigns
Among NHTSA complaints for this model year, 3 report injuries (4 people injured). Complaints are unverified owner reports.
Fatal crash records (FARS 2020–2023). 2008 Lexus IS vehicles were involved in 41 fatal crashes with 27 occupant deaths in federal crash records. Involvement counts are not adjusted for how many are on the road and do not imply fault or a vehicle defect.
Crash- and fire-risk recalls
- Fire riskFuel System, Gasoline · Jan 26, 2011
- Crash riskVehicle Speed Control · Oct 5, 2009
- Fire riskEngine and Engine Cooling · Jan 16, 2009