This page covers 3 recalls and EPA fuel economy for the 2013 Lexus Is 350.
22 mpg combined
10.7 L/100km
Subcompact Cars
Fuel economy data from fueleconomy.gov (EPA / U.S. Dept. of Energy). Annual cost based on 15,000 mi/yr at 55% city driving and current fuel prices. MPG is U.S. gallons; L/100km converted.
The 2013 Lexus IS 350 has 3 recalls, the most serious being a Takata airbag defect where the passenger-side frontal airbag inflator can explode and send metal fragments into the cabin, potentially causing serious injury or death.
This airbag defect is a humidity-related issue that affects vehicles registered in high-moisture states and territories, including Florida, Hawaii, Texas, California, and several others. Prior repair attempts did not fully resolve the issue for all affected vehicles, which is why multiple campaigns exist for this defect. There is also a fuel system concern: small rubber diaphragms inside the fuel pulsation dampers on the 3.5L V6 engine can harden and crack over time, allowing fuel to leak near hot engine components and raising the risk of a fire under the hood.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator may explode due to propellant degradation from long-term exposure to high humidity, temperature, and temperature cycling.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the front passenger air bag inflator or air bag assembly depending on your vehicle model.
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Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The rubber diaphragm inside the fuel pulsation damper can harden and crack over time, potentially causing fuel to leak from the fuel system.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the fuel delivery pipe with a new one containing improved pulsation dampers that resist hardening and cracking.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
At a glance
What can fail
The passenger front air bag inflator can rupture during deployment due to degradation from humidity and temperature exposure over time.
What the fix does
Dealers will replace the passenger front air bag inflator or air bag assembly.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
