NHTSA // CRASH-TESTED
2025 Lexus IS 500 Safety Ratings
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 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 2025 Lexus IS 500 enters the market with a five-star overall rating from NHTSA, an indication of strong performance in federal crash testing. This model year carries zero recalls on file, and its defect record sub-score is near-perfect, contributing to an overall NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100. This places the vehicle in the Exceptional band for its segment.
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 4 DR RWD received an overall five-star crash rating from NHTSA and a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, sourced entirely from NHTSA crash test and recall data.
MotorCaliber Safety Desk // NHTSA data, verified Oct 1, 2026
Among the 90 Sedans from 2025 that NHTSA has crash-tested, the 2025 Lexus IS 500 ranks 31 for overall NHTSA Safety Index.
- families prioritizing rollover safety
- new and teen drivers who want standard crash-avoidance tech
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| 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 | 31 of 90 Sedans tested for 2025 |
| Data verified | Oct 1, 2026 |
ANALYSISHow safe is the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 holds a NHTSA Safety Index of 95 out of 100, matching the 2024 model year exactly at the same Exceptional band score. That year-over-year stability is itself meaningful: the vehicle enters the used market without any degradation in its safety profile from one model year to the next. The crash protection sub-score of 65 out of 70 reflects a strong but not perfect frontal result, a five-star side score, and a five-star rollover result with a ten-percent rollover risk. The avoidance technology sub-score reaches the ceiling at 10 out of 10, supported by forward collision warning, lane departure warning, and electronic stability control all standard on this trim. The defect record sub-score of 19.75 out of 20 is the direct numerical consequence of zero recall campaigns. With only one reported complaint on file, and that complaint unverified, the 2025 model year presents a defect and complaint picture that is exceptionally quiet for a vehicle of this age. The frontal four-star result is the single data point that prevents a perfect crash protection score and is the honest caveat any buyer should carry into their evaluation.
NCAP // CRASH TESTHow did the 2025 Lexus IS 500 perform in crash tests?
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 achieved an overall five out of five stars from NHTSA. Its side impact and rollover protection ratings each reached five stars. The rollover risk was assessed at ten percent, with the dynamic tip test concluding in a "No Tip" outcome. Frontal crash protection garnered four out of five stars, marking the sole instance where the model did not achieve the maximum star rating in its evaluations for the year.
Source: NHTSA NCAP, VehicleId 20227
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NHTSA // RECALLSDoes the 2025 Lexus IS 500 have any recalls?
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 has zero recall campaigns on file with NHTSA. No components have been flagged, and there are no park-outside or do-not-drive advisories associated with this model year. That clean record contributes directly to the near-perfect defect record sub-score of 19.75 out of 20 in the Safety Index.
NHTSA // COMPLAINTSWhat do owners report about the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
NHTSA has received one owner complaint for the 2025 Lexus IS 500, involving the Structure component and reporting one alleged injury. These are unverified consumer allegations submitted to NHTSA and have not been independently confirmed. No crashes, fires, or fatalities are alleged in the complaint data on file.
1 owner complaint on file. These are unverified allegations reported to NHTSA.
USED BUYERWhat should used buyers know about the 2025 Lexus IS 500?
The 2025 IS 500 currently reports no open recalls. For any buyer, particularly in the used market, a VIN check using NHTSA's lookup tool is the essential step to confirm this status at the time of purchase, as recall filings can be added after a vehicle's initial sale.
- The 2025 IS 500 carries zero NHTSA recall campaigns, a fact directly reflected in its near-perfect defect record sub-score of 19.75 out of 20 within the Safety Index.
- NHTSA's frontal crash test produced a four-star result for this model year, the one rating below the five-star ceiling and the primary factor keeping the crash protection sub-score at 65 out of 70 rather than a higher figure.
- The Safety Index of 95 out of 100 for the 2025 model year is identical to the 2024 figure, indicating no safety-profile regression as the vehicle transitions into the used market.
- Only one unverified owner complaint has been filed with NHTSA for this model year, alleging a structural issue with one reported injury. No crashes, fires, or fatalities are alleged in the current complaint record.
RANKINGSWhere the 2025 Lexus IS 500 places
The 2025 Lexus IS 500 qualifies for these MotorCaliber safety rankings:
FAQ2025 Lexus IS 500 safety questions
Was the 2025 Lexus IS 500 crash-tested by NHTSA?
Yes. NHTSA crash-tested the 2025 Lexus IS 500, 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 2025 Lexus IS 500 crash-test star ratings?
In NHTSA testing the 2025 Lexus IS 500 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 2025 Lexus IS 500 have?
According to NHTSA recall data, no vehicle recalls are on file for the 2025 Lexus IS 500 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 2025 Lexus IS 500?
According to NHTSA's complaint database, 1 owner complaint is on file for the 2025 Lexus IS 500. 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.
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|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audi A4 Allroad | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi RS 5 Sportback | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Audi S4 | 100/100 | not rated | 0 |
| 2025 Cadillac CT5 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Polestar 2 | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
| 2025 Subaru Impreza | 100/100 | 5 of 5 | 0 |
- DATA Pulled directly from NHTSA: New Car Assessment Program crash tests (VehicleId 20227), the recallsByVehicle and complaintsByVehicle records for the Lexus IS 500 2025.
- 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 31 of 90 in the Sedan class for 2025.
- 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.