NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2024 Lexus IS 350 Safety Ratings
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 scores 95 out of 100 on the NHTSA Safety Index (Exceptional), with a 5-star overall NHTSA crash rating, 0 recalls, and 1 owner complaint on file.
Updated Oct 1, 2026 from NHTSA data · Reviewed by Ivanna Verstliar
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD achieves a perfect overall crash-test rating from NHTSA. This strong performance is complemented by a flawless avoidance-technology score and a complete absence of recalls. Its NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100 places the model in the Exceptional band, reflecting a robust federal safety profile.
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD received a five-star overall crash-test rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95/100, sourced entirely from NHTSA federal data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 91 Sedans from 2024 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2024 Lexus IS 350 ranks 24 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
- urban drivers exposed to side-impact risk
| NHTSA Safety Index | 95 / 100 (Exceptional) |
|---|---|
| Overall crash rating | 5 of 5 stars |
| Frontal / Side / Rollover | 4 / 5 / 5 stars |
| Rollover risk | 9.5% |
| Recalls on file | 0 |
| Owner complaints | 1 (unverified allegations) |
| Class rank | 24 of 91 Sedans tested for 2024 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2024 Lexus IS 350?
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD holds its Safety Index at 95/100 in the Exceptional band, matching the 2023 model year exactly. That flat year-over-year movement reflects a vehicle that entered 2024 with an already near-ceiling score and had no ground to lose. The perfect sub-scores tell the fuller story: avoidance technology earned a complete 10/10, crediting standard equipment across forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control. The defect record sub-score reached the maximum 20/20, anchored by the zero-recall figure. Crash protection came in at 65 out of 70, consistent with the NHTSA star results where side and rollover protection hit five stars and the frontal category landed at four. The single complaint on file, categorized under Visibility and carrying no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death, does not move the needle on this vehicle's federal safety standing. For a sedan now circulating on the used market, the combination of a clean recall slate, a full suite of standard crash-avoidance technology, and a five-star overall NHTSA rating makes the 2024 model year a notably clean entry in the IS 350 lineup.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2024 Lexus IS 350 perform in crash tests?
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD received an overall five out of five stars from NHTSA. This strong performance included perfect five-star ratings for both side impact protection and rollover resistance. Notably, rollover risk was measured at ten percent, with no dynamic tip recorded during testing. The frontal crash rating, at four out of five stars, was the only area where the IS 350 AWD did not achieve the highest possible score.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 19404
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2024 Lexus IS 350 have any recalls?
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and no park-outside or do-not-drive directive has been issued for this model year. Shoppers should still run a VIN check through NHTSA's recall database, as campaigns can be added after a vehicle enters the used market.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2024 Lexus IS 350?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD, filed under the Visibility component category. No crashes, fires, injuries, or deaths were alleged. This single report is an unverified consumer allegation and has not been investigated or confirmed by NHTSA.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2024 Lexus IS 350?
For any used vehicle, buyers should always use NHTSA's VIN lookup tool. Even with zero open recall campaigns on file, new actions can be initiated at any time. Confirming that any future remedy has been completed is a straightforward, cost-free step.
- The 2024 Lexus IS 350 AWD carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a distinction that contributes directly to its perfect 20/20 defect-record sub-score within the 95/100 Safety Index.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test produced a four-star result for this model year, the only rating below five stars in an otherwise complete sweep of five-star scores across overall, side, and rollover categories.
- All three primary crash-avoidance technologies tracked by NHTSA, forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control, are standard equipment on this 2024 model year, earning a full 10/10 avoidance-tech sub-score.
- Only one owner complaint has been submitted to NHTSA for this model year, categorized under Visibility and carrying no allegations of crash, fire, injury, or death; it remains an unverified consumer allegation.
RANKINGSWhere the 2024 Lexus IS 350 places
The 2024 Lexus IS 350 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2024 Lexus IS 350 safety questions
Was the 2024 Lexus IS 350 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2024 Lexus IS 350, and it earns a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, placing it in the Exceptional band. The index combines federal crash-test stars, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the recall record.
What are the 2024 Lexus IS 350 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2024 Lexus IS 350 earned 5 out of 5 stars for overall, 4 out of 5 stars for frontal, 5 out of 5 stars for side, and 5 out of 5 stars for rollover. Its measured rollover risk is 9.5%. Categories NHTSA did not test show as not rated.
How many recalls does the 2024 Lexus IS 350 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2024 Lexus IS 350 as of Oct 1, 2026. Equipment recalls, if any, are excluded from the Safety Index. Run your VIN through NHTSA's recall lookup to confirm the status is current.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 2024 Lexus IS 350?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2024 Lexus IS 350. These are unverified allegations submitted by owners, not confirmed defects.
Cross-check this record against independent expert reviews and the live NHTSA database before you buy.
Other IS 350 years
Rivals in Sedan (2024)
| Vehicle | NHTSA Safety Index | Overall stars | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Audi S5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Hyundai Elantra N | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2024 Infiniti Q50 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 19404), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus IS 350 2024.
- SCORE The NHTSA Safety Index (0-100) weights crash protection, standard crash-avoidance tech, and the defect record. Full formula on the methodology page. It ranks 24 of 91 in the Sedan class for 2024.
- EDITED Written by the MotorCaliber Safety Desk and reviewed for accuracy and plain-language clarity by Ivanna Verstliar, Editor, against the source figures on this page.
- VERIFIED Data last synced Oct 1, 2026. Recalls change; confirm your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. See our corrections policy and disclosure.