What the known faults on this Lexus IS typically cost to put right at a UK independent garage · use the figures to price risk before you bid, and to justify a reduction when something shows up on inspection.
The single priciest documented job on the 2013–2022 Lexus IS is infotainment repair or software fix at £120–£1,200. Few cars need every repair listed here · treat £1,410–£6,650 as the full exposure if one arrived with all of them.
Infotainment screen delamination or continuous system rebooting.
Inspect · Turn on the ignition and examine the central display for air bubbles or peeling under the glass. Test the rotary dial to ensure the system does not freeze or reboot.
Damper and bush wear
Inspect · Check for weeping dampers and knocks
Hybrid battery degradation on high mileage cars
Inspect · Get a hybrid health check before purchase
HVAC blend door servo motor failure causing unequal cabin temperatures.
Inspect · Start the engine, set the dual-zone climate control to maximum heat on one side and maximum cold on the other. Swap the settings and listen for rapid clicking behind the dashboard.
Rear disc corrosion from regen use
Inspect · Inspect discs for pitting and scale
Electric water pump failure or leakage on the 2.5L hybrid engine.
Inspect · Open the bonnet and shine a torch down the front of the engine block. Look for pink, crusty coolant deposits around the pump housing and listen for a high-pitched bearing whine.
Water ingress into the boot and 12v battery tray due to perished rear pressure relief vents.
Inspect · Lift the boot floor carpet and inspect the 12v battery well on the left side, plus the spare wheel well, for standing water, dampness, or a musty smell.
Kerbed alloys and parking damage
Inspect · Inspect wheels and bumper corners
Ranges are indicative parts-and-labour costs at a UK independent garage, inclusive of VAT. Franchised dealers typically sit 40–80% higher, and prestige or electrified variants sit at the top of each band. Always get a written quote before committing.
Build a tickable checklist for the exact car in front of you, record faults with photos, and hand the buyer a report.