Explore common problems, estimated repair costs and practical checks for the 2013–2020 Lexus IS. Use this guide to help assess a used car, then unlock a personalised report for the exact vehicle you're considering.
Slow mirror movement, weak interior electrics, warning chimes, or a no-start with 'select P' / hybrid start messages after standing.
Start the car from cold, switch it off, leave the lights and infotainment on briefly, then restart it.
£300
Damp boot carpet, condensation, musty smell, water around the side wells, or intermittent electrical problems after heavy rain.
Open the boot and lift the floor and side trim edges after the car has been outside in wet weather.
£600
A droning vibration or roughness at steady cruise, often around 50-60mph under light throttle, which eases if speed or load changes.
Cruise gently on a flat road at about 50-60mph with light throttle, then slightly increase or reduce throttle.
£400
It can be, but only if the individual car backs it up. For the 2013–2020 Lexus IS, treat model-level patterns as viewing priorities and let condition, history and inspection evidence decide.
The problem cards above list the model-level checks for this guide. Read them as priorities for inspection and paperwork review, not proof that every example will have those faults.
Look for evidence, not just assurances: MOT advisories, service history, repair invoices, warning lights, fluid leaks, tyre and brake condition, and how the car behaves on a proper test drive. And of course, look at your personalised Should I Buy This Car? report, outlining a full list of common issues in detail, a personalised road test, a plain-English explanation and a MotorIQ score.
The guide above gives you the model-level pattern. A personalised MotorIQ report checks the registration-specific record and turns it into an ownership view before you commit.
Or enter the vehicle manually