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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
YearLatest enginesBest MPG / rangeLengthWeightOverallRecallsComplaints
20145.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated21
20135.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated20
20125.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated20
20115.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated32
20105.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated52
20095.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated61
20085.0L 8-cyl18 MPG183.5 in3,781 lbNot rated510
Best combined MPG by model year — Lexus IS F
2008: 18 MPG2009: 18 MPG2010: 18 MPG2011: 18 MPG2012: 18 MPG2013: 18 MPG2014: 18 MPG2008200920102011201220132014max 18 MPG

Alternatives to the 2014 IS F

ModelBest MPG / rangeNHTSA overallRecalls
2014 BMW 3 Series36 MPGNot rated0
2014 BMW 5 Series30 MPGNot rated0
2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class26 MPGNot rated0
2014 Lexus IS24 MPGNot rated4
2014 Mercedes-Benz C-Class25 MPGNot rated0
2014 Lexus GS31 MPGNot rated1

Most common owner-reported problems

Air Bags12
Engine4
Unknown Or Other2
Fuel/Propulsion System1
Power Train1
Owner complaints by model year — Lexus IS F
2008: 102009: 12010: 22011: 22012: 02013: 02014: 12008200920102011201220132014max 10
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Sources: EPA, NHTSA, Transport Canada, Wikipedia, Wikimedia Commons. Not affiliated with NHTSA, the EPA or Lexus. How we calculate this →