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Lexus IS 350: which year should you buy?

Across the 2011 to 2024 model years, the public record is strongest on the 2014 (99/100). Every year below is scored on its own NHTSA complaint and recall history. Pick the year, not just the nameplate.

Best years to target

2014 99 · 2011 99 · 2012 97

Every model year, scored

Same math for every year (how we score). A neutral Unproven or Too New stamp means too few owner reports are on file to affirm the year, not that it’s clean.

202464/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

202364/100
Unproven

3 complaints · 0 recalls

202264/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

202064/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201964/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201764/100
Unproven

1 complaints · 0 recalls

201664/100
Unproven

2 complaints · 0 recalls

201564/100
Unproven

4 complaints · 0 recalls

201499/100
Buybest year

14 complaints · 0 recalls

201364/100
Unproven

8 complaints · 0 recalls

201297/100
Buy

20 complaints · 0 recalls

201199/100
Buy

23 complaints · 0 recalls

Zeroing in on the 2014?

The full year-by-year verdict is free. When you’re ready to inspect and negotiate one specific car, the Full Report turns the 2014 Lexus IS 350’s complaint breakdown and recall list into an inspection-ready, shareable PDF.

Recalls, complaint breakdown & inspection checklist, all in a shareable PDF

Cross-shopping a different nameplate? Compare the 2024 Lexus IS 350 head-to-head →

The fine print: each year’s verdict is computed from public NHTSA complaint and recall records for the Lexus IS 350 as a model, not for any individual car. A well-kept example of a weaker year can outlast a neglected strong one. Informational only, so always get a professional pre-purchase inspection.