Lexus IS300H: common problems, APK failures and recalls
There are 2,142 Lexus IS300H cars registered in the Netherlands, first registered between 2013 and 2021.
In a sample of 397 cars, 36.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, less often than average (51.5% across all models).
The most common defect is tyre tread depth insufficient (7.8% of inspected cars).
2.1% have an odometer reading the RDW marks as illogical, a sign of a rolled-back odometer.
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Most common APK defects
| Defect | Cars |
|---|---|
| Tyre tread depth insufficient | 7.8% |
| Dipped beam incorrectly aimed | 6.8% |
| Tyre damaged | 6% |
| Wipers give insufficient visibility | 5.5% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 5.3% |
| Tyre pressure incorrect | 4.8% |
| Dipped/main beam not working (properly) | 1.8% |
| Disc/drum brake binding | 1.5% |
| Rear fog light not working (properly) | 1.5% |
| Tyre pressure monitoring warning indicates a fault | 1% |
Share of 397 sampled cars (first registered 2012–2021) with this defect at an APK inspection since 2024. RDW Open Data: Geconstateerde Gebreken.
Common advisories
| Tyre(s) with tread depth of 1.6 to 2.5 mm | 9.6% |
| Mechanical brake parts show wear | 1.5% |
| Shock absorber leaking | 0.5% |
Advisories are noted at the APK but are not a failure.
Fleet figures
| Registered in the Netherlands | 2,142 |
| Open recall (not yet fixed) | 11.5% |
| Illogical odometer reading | 2.1% |
| Used as a taxi | 0.1% |
| First registered | 2013 to 2021 |
All Lexus IS300H passenger cars in the RDW register, 2026-10-06.
Questions
How often does the Lexus IS300H fail the APK?
In a sample of 397 cars first registered 2012–2021, 36.3% had at least one defect at an APK inspection since 2024, against 51.5% across all models.
What are common problems with the Lexus IS300H?
The most common APK defects are: tyre tread depth insufficient (7.8%), dipped beam incorrectly aimed (6.8%), tyre damaged (6%).
Does the Lexus IS300H have recalls?
No recalls are registered with the RDW for this model.
Other Lexus models
Source: RDW Open Data (Gekentekende voertuigen, Geconstateerde Gebreken, Terugroepacties), CC0. Model grouping by Factline from RDW trade names. AI agents: factline.dev/llms.txt.