LEXUS IS
XE10 / XE20 / XE30 / 2001-2024 / Sedan / SportCross (wagon) / Sedan / Sedan / Sportcross (Wagon in some markets) / Sedan / Sportcross (wagon, some markets)
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2001 LEXUS IS 1G-FE/2JZ-GE (XE10)
XE10 / 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3S-GE / Inline-6 engines used in the 2001 Lexus IS vary by market: 2.0L 1G-FE (Japan), 2.5L 2JZ-GE (North America, Europe, Australia), and 2.0L 3S-GE (some Asian markets).
2003 LEXUS IS 1G-FE/3S-GE (XE10)
XE10 / 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE / Inline-6 naturally aspirated engines used globally with regional variations: 2.0L 1G-FE (Japan), 2.0L 3S-GE (Europe), 2.5L 1JZ-GE (Japan), 3.0L 2JZ-GE (North America, Europe), and 4.3L V8 3UZ-FE in Lexus IS 430 (introduced in 2001 then continued into 2003 in some markets).
2004 LEXUS IS 1G-FE/3S-GE (XE10)
XE10 / 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE, 3UZ-FE / Inline-6 petrol engines for most markets with variations. Japan featured 1G-FE (2.0L inline-6), 3S-GE (2.0L inline-4 in the IS200), and 2JZ-GE/2JZ-GTE inline-6 in IS300 and IS300 SportCross. North America mainly had the 2JZ-GE 3.0L inline-6 for IS300, later IS300 SportCross offered. Europe and Australia received IS200 (1G-FE or 3S-GE), IS300 (2JZ-GE). The IS300 SportCross appeared in select markets as a wagon variant.
2005 LEXUS IS 2AZ-FSE/3GR-FSE (XE20)
XE20 / 2AZ-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1GR-FE (DV6), 1UR-FSE (not 2005 but later) / The 2005 Lexus IS was offered globally with several petrol engines: a 2.0L inline-4 2AZ-FSE in Japan and some Asian markets, a 2.5L V6 4GR-FSE in Europe and other regions, and a 3.0L V6 3GR-FSE in North America and Australia. Diesel versions (1GD-FTV / 1KD-FTV) were not available in 2005. Note: The 1GR-FE 4.0L V6 engine was not offered in the 2005 IS generation, sometimes confused with later models.
2008 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (XE20)
XE20 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 1UR-FSE (F IS F model from 2008) / 2008 Lexus IS (XE20) featured mainly 2GR-FSE 3.5L V6 with direct injection in global markets, 3GR-FSE 3.0L V6 mainly in Japan and some markets, and 4GR-FSE 2.5L inline-6 in Europe/Japan; the high-performance IS F model introduced in 2008 launched with 5.0L V8 1UR-FSE engine (in select markets).
2009 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/3GR-FSE (Japan) (XE20)
XE20 / 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE (Japan), 4GR-FSE (Asia) / Primarily 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) with D-4S direct and port injection; in Japan and some Asia markets, variations like 2.5L V6 (4GR-FSE) and 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE) were available.
2010 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/4GR-FSE (XE20)
XE20 / 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE / Available gasoline V6 engines: 2.5L and 3.5L V6 for IS 250 and IS 350 respectively; US market exclusively 3.5L 2GR-FSE V6; European markets offered 2.5L 4GR-FSE V6 in some cases. No diesel or hybrid variants in 2010.
2011 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/4GR-FSE (XE20)
XE20 / 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FE / 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) used in most global markets; 2.5L V6 (4GR-FSE) in Japan and some markets; 3.0L V6 (3GR-FSE) in some Asia-Pacific markets; 5.0L V8 (3UR-FE) in IS F performance model (limited markets).
2012 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/4GR-FSE (XE20)
XE20 / 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE / Inline-4 and V6 petrol engines with direct injection; global markets mainly featured 2.5L V6 2GR-FSE or 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE; Japan and some Asia markets also had a 2.5L 4GR-FSE I6; North America predominantly 3.5L V6 2GR-FSE.
2013 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/8AR-FTS (XE30)
XE30 / 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS / 2013 Lexus IS offered with a 3.5L V6 (2GR-FSE) in IS 250/350 (select markets), a 2.0L turbo inline-4 (8AR-FTS) in IS 250/IS 200t depending on market, and a 3.5L hybrid V6 (8GR-FXS) in IS 300h hybrid variants mainly for Europe and Asia.
2014 LEXUS IS 2GR-FSE/8AR-FTS (XE30)
XE30 / 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS / Available with V6 gasoline engines and hybrid variants; includes naturally aspirated and turbocharged versions depending on market
2015 LEXUS IS 8AR-FTS/2GR-FSE (XE30)
XE30 / 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS / The 2015 Lexus IS model range features multiple engines depending on market: the 2.0L turbocharged 4-cylinder 8AR-FTS (notably in IS 200t/IS 250 models), the 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 2GR-FSE in IS 250/IS 350 trims, and the 3.5L V6 hybrid variant 8GR-FXS for the IS 300h hybrid models sold primarily outside North America.
2016 LEXUS IS 8GR-FSE/2AR-FSE (XE30)
XE30 / 8GR-FSE, 2AR-FSE, 8AR-FTS / The 2016 Lexus IS featured multiple engine options depending on market: a 2.0L inline-4 petrol (2AR-FSE) primarily in Europe and Asia, a 2.5L inline-4 hybrid petrol-electric (noted in select markets), a 3.5L V6 petrol (8GR-FSE) common in North America and Japan, and a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (8AR-FTS) introduced in some markets including Europe and Asia.
2018 LEXUS IS 8AR-FTS/8GR-FXS (XE30)
XE30 / 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS, 2GR-FKS / The 2018 Lexus IS globally was offered with mainly two gasoline engines: a 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (8AR-FTS) for IS 200t/IS 300 and a 3.5L naturally aspirated V6 available in standard IS 300/IS 350 trims. In hybrid markets notably North America and Japan, the IS 300h used a 2.5L inline-4 hybrid system with engine code 8AR-FTS or 8GR-FXS depending on region. The 2GR-FKS is a 3.5L V6 in some markets replacing earlier V6 units.
2019 LEXUS IS 8AR-FSE/8GR-FKS (XE30)
XE30 / 8AR-FSE, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS / 2019 Lexus IS featured primarily 2.0L turbocharged inline-4 (8AR-FTS) in Japan, 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated (2GR-FKS) in North America, Europe, and Australia, and a 2.5L hybrid inline-4 (8AR-FSE) in select markets. Diesel variants were not offered globally.
2024 LEXUS IS V35A-FTS/8AR-FTS (XE30)
XE30 / V35A-FTS, 8AR-FTS, V8UR-FTS, A25A-FXS / The 2024 Lexus IS is offered primarily with turbocharged 4-cylinder (V35A-FTS 2.4L turbo, 8AR-FTS 2.0L turbo) and naturally aspirated V6 engines (V8UR-FTS 3.5L twin-turbo, in some markets) plus a hybrid option using the A25A-FXS 2.5L inline-4 with integrated electric motor.
Engine codes by year
| Year | Trim | Engine codes | Displacement | Fuel system |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | technical-profile | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3S-GE | 1998 cc to 2491 cc | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2003 | technical-profile | 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | 1998 cc to 4293 cc depending on engine and market | Electronically controlled multiport fuel injection |
| 2004 | technical-profile | 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE, 3UZ-FE | 1998cc to 2997cc depending on engine | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2005 | technical-profile | 2AZ-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1GR-FE (DV6), 1UR-FSE (not 2005 but later) | 1998cc (2.0L I4), 2499cc (2.5L V6), 2994cc (3.0L V6) | Electronic fuel injection (D4 direct injection on V6 engines) |
| 2008 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 1UR-FSE (F IS F model from 2008) | 2.5L to 5.0L V6 and V8 options depending on market and model | Fuel injection with D-4S direct and port injection on V6 engines; EFI on V8 |
| 2009 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE (Japan), 4GR-FSE (Asia) | 3.5L (3456 cc), also 2.5L to 3.0L variations depending on market | D-4S dual injection system (direct + port injection) |
| 2010 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | 2499 cc (IS 250), 3359 cc (IS 350) | Toyota D-4 direct injection system |
| 2011 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | 2499cc to 4969cc depending on engine variant and market | Electronic fuel injection |
| 2012 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | 2.5L to 3.5L V6; 2.5L I6 in select markets | D-4 direct injection and port fuel injection (varies with engine) |
| 2013 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS | 2494 cc (2.0L turbo); 3456 cc (3.5L V6); 3456 cc (3.5L V6 hybrid) | D-4S direct and port fuel injection (3.5L V6 variants), turbocharged direct injection (2.0L 8AR-FTS) |
| 2014 | technical-profile | 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS | 2.0 L to 3.5 L V6 | EFI with D-4S direct and port injection (2GR-FSE), direct injection turbo (8AR-FTS) |
| 2015 | technical-profile | 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS | 1986 cc (8AR-FTS), 3456 cc (2GR-FSE), 3456 cc (8GR-FXS) | Direct injection (8AR-FTS and 2GR-FSE), Hybrid synergy drive (8GR-FXS) |
| 2016 | technical-profile | 8GR-FSE, 2AR-FSE, 8AR-FTS | 1998cc (2AR-FSE, 8AR-FTS), 3456cc (8GR-FSE) | Direct and port fuel injection (8GR-FSE V6: D-4S system), port fuel injection (2AR-FSE), turbocharged direct injection (8AR-FTS) |
| 2018 | technical-profile | 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS, 2GR-FKS | 1998cc (I4 turbo), 2494cc (I4 hybrid), 3456cc (V6 NA) | Direct Injection (D-4S for V6), Turbocharged direct injection for 8AR-FTS |
| 2019 | technical-profile | 8AR-FSE, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS | 1998 cc (2.0L), 3456 cc (3.5L), 2494 cc (2.5L hybrid) | Gasoline direct injection with D-4S (dual injection) on V6 and hybrid engines; turbocharged direct injection on 2.0L engine |
| 2024 | technical-profile | V35A-FTS, 8AR-FTS, V8UR-FTS, A25A-FXS | 2.0L to 3.5L depending on engine | Direct fuel injection with turbocharging for petrol engines; Atkinson cycle for hybrid |
Oil capacity by engine
| Year | Engine codes | Oil type | Oil capacity | Fluid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3S-GE | API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 typically recommended | Approximately 5.0 liters including filter; service-fill noted | Dexron II or III automatic transmission fluid |
| 2003 | 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 3UZ-FE | API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 commonly used | Approx. 4.5L (service fill including filter) for 2JZ-GE; varies slightly by engine | DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent |
| 2004 | 1G-FE, 3S-GE, 2JZ-GE, 2JZ-GTE, 3UZ-FE | SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (refer to specific market owner's manual) | Approximately 5.5 liters service fill including filter (exact varies with engine code) | Dexron III or equivalent ATF for automatics |
| 2005 | 2AZ-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1GR-FE (DV6), 1UR-FSE (not 2005 but later) | API SL/SN 5W-30 synthetic oil typically recommended | Approximately 4.3 liters (service fill with oil filter change) | Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV for automatic transmissions |
| 2008 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 1UR-FSE (F IS F model from 2008) | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30, meeting Lexus/ Toyota specifications | Approx. 6.4 liters (including filter) for 2GR-FSE engines; capacity varies by engine; service-fill including oil filter change | Toyota ATF WS |
| 2009 | 2GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE (Japan), 4GR-FSE (Asia) | SAE 5W-30 synthetic recommended | Approx. 6.5 liters including filter (service-fill with filter change) | Toyota WS type automatic transmission fluid |
| 2010 | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | Toyota Genuine SAE 5W-30 or equivalent synthetic oil | Approx. 5.7 liters including filter (service fill; includes filter change) | Toyota ATF Type T-IV |
| 2011 | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30, consult specific market manual | Approx. 6.6 liters (service fill, includes filter change) for 2GR-FSE engine, varies for others | Toyota Genuine ATF or equivalent |
| 2012 | 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 3UR-FE | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended; refer to market-specific manual | Approx. 6.9 liters (service-fill with filter change) | Toyota WS or equivalent synthetic ATF |
| 2013 | 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approx. 6.4 liters with filter, service fill (V6 models); approx. 5.2 liters 4-cylinder | Toyota WS automatic transmission fluid for automatics |
| 2014 | 2GR-FSE, 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended by Lexus | Approx. 6.0 L total service fill including oil filter change (varies by engine) | Toyota genuine ATF WS for 6/8-speed automatics; CVT fluid specified for hybrid models |
| 2015 | 8AR-FTS, 2GR-FSE, 8GR-FXS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic recommended | Approx. 6.9 liters (includes filter) for 2GR-FSE; refer to specific market manual for other engines | Toyota WS (World Standard) automatic transmission fluid recommended |
| 2016 | 8GR-FSE, 2AR-FSE, 8AR-FTS | SAE 0W-20 or 5W-30 synthetic oil meeting Lexus service standards | Approximately 6.9 liters service fill with filter change (varies slightly by engine) | Toyota WS or equivalent automatic transmission fluid |
| 2018 | 8AR-FTS, 8GR-FXS, 2GR-FKS | SAE 0W-20 synthetic or as per regional specifications | 5.1L including filter (service fill) | Toyota Genuine ATF WS for 8-speed automatic |
| 2019 | 8AR-FSE, 8GR-FKS, 2GR-FKS, 8AR-FTS | API SN or SN Plus, SAE 0W-20 synthetic preferred | Approx. 6.9 liters service-fill including oil filter for 3.5L V6; around 5.1 liters for 2.0L turbo; verify filter type per market | Toyota Genuine ATF WS |
| 2024 | V35A-FTS, 8AR-FTS, V8UR-FTS, A25A-FXS | Synthetic 0W-20 or 5W-30 per Lexus specifications | Approx. 6.6 liters (including oil filter) for V6 engines; service-fill capacity with filter depending on engine | Toyota Genuine ATF WS (for 8-speed automatics) |
Technical specifications
- Engines: 1G-FE, 2JZ-GE, 3S-GE, 3UZ-FE, 2JZ-GTE, 2AZ-FSE, 3GR-FSE, 1GR-FE (DV6), 1UR-FSE (not 2005 but later), 2GR-FSE, 4GR-FSE, 1UR-FSE (F IS F model from 2008)
- Transmissions: Available 5-speed manual in some markets with 2.0L engines, Available 4-speed automatic (A340E) on most trims, Dexron II or III automatic transmission fluid, 5-speed manual available in select markets and engines, 4-speed automatic (Aisin-Warner) standard in many markets; 5-speed automatic available in V8 IS 430, DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent, 5-speed manual (IS200/IS300 in some markets), 4-speed automatic (IS200), 5-speed automatic (IS300)
- Tire sizes: 205/55R16, 225/45R17 (SportCross), 215/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18, 215/45R17, 225/40R18 depending on market and trim, 235/40R18, 225/45R17 (standard), 225/40R18 (optional wheels)
- Bolt pattern: Verify by exact trim and wheel package
- Wheel torque: Verify by VIN and wheel package
- Battery: Verify by engine, market and equipment package
Fluids and service data
- Engine oil: API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 typically recommended / API SJ or higher, SAE 5W-30 commonly used / SAE 5W-30 or 10W-30 (refer to specific market owner's manual) / API SL/SN 5W-30 synthetic oil typically recommended
- Transmission fluid: Dexron II or III automatic transmission fluid / DEXRON III automatic transmission fluid or equivalent / Dexron III or equivalent ATF for automatics / Toyota Genuine ATF Type T-IV for automatic transmissions
- Coolant: Approx. 7.5 litres / Approximately 8.5L with radiator and engine block / Circa 8 liters / Approx 7.5 liters
- Brake fluid: DOT 3 or DOT 4 / DOT 3 or DOT 4 (market dependent) / DOT 3 or DOT 4 depending on market / DOT 3 or DOT 4, per market service guidelines
Known problems
- Timing belt replacement critical at recommended intervals
- Early models had occasional ABS sensor issues
- Timing belt replacement required at recommended intervals to prevent engine damage (for belt-driven engines)
- Suspension wear in higher mileage vehicles
- Oil seepage from valve cover gaskets
- Timing belt replacement critical at ~100,000 miles
- Camshaft position sensors occasionally fail
- Suspension bushings wear with mileage
- Premature rear brake wear
- Oil leaks from valve cover gaskets
- Suspension bushing wear
- Carbon buildup in direct injection engines requiring periodic intake cleaning