Lexus IS F
7 model years from 2008 to 2014, compared on size, efficiency, safety and reliability.
- Model years
- 2008–2014
- Class
- Subcompact Cars
- Latest engines
- 5.0L 8-cyl
- Best MPG
- 18–18 combined, by year
- Latest rating
- Not rated
- Recalls
- 8 campaigns, all years
- Most complaints
- 2008 (10)
The 2014 IS F in brief
The 2014 Lexus IS F is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,781 lb.
EPA rates its most efficient version at 18 MPG combined (16 city / 23 highway), 23% worse than the 2014 subcompact car average of 23.4 MPG, for an estimated $4,550 a year in fuel.
NHTSA has not published a 5-Star overall rating for this model year.
It has 2 recall campaigns on file and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA since 2015, most often about the engine.
The Lexus IS F has 7 model years in our data, from 2008 to 2014.
Its most efficient year was 2014 at 18 MPG combined; across all years the best version ranged from 18 to 18 MPG.
Owners most often report problems with the air bags (12), engine (4), unknown or other (2).
2009 has the most recalls (6); all years together count 8 campaigns and 16 owner complaints.
How the 2008 IS F compares
The 2008 Lexus IS F is a subcompact car offered with a 5.0L 8-cyl engine and rear-wheel drive.
It measures about 184 inches long and 72 inches wide on a 108-inch wheelbase, with a curb weight of roughly 3,781 lb.
2014 IS F pros & cons
Full 2014 details →What's good
Nothing stands out against similar models in the data.
Watch out for
- Below-average fuel economyBest version gets 18 MPG combined, 23% below the 2014 subcompact car average of 23.4 MPG.
- Premium fuel requiredEvery gasoline version is rated for premium, which raises running costs.
Show all 7 model years side by side
| Year | Latest engines | Best MPG / range | Length | Weight | Overall | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2012 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 3 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 6 | 1 |
| 2008 | 5.0L 8-cyl | 18 MPG | 183.5 in | 3,781 lb | Not rated | 5 | 10 |
Alternatives to the 2014 IS F
| Model | Best MPG / range | NHTSA overall | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 BMW 3 Series | 36 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 BMW 5 Series | 30 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class | 26 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Lexus IS | 24 MPG | Not rated | 4 |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 25 MPG | Not rated | 0 |
| 2014 Lexus GS | 31 MPG | Not rated | 1 |
Most common owner-reported problems
Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →