Service and repair manuals for 15 model years of the Lexus IS 300, 2001 to 2025. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Lexus published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.
Federal safety record, all years: 4 recalls, 160 owner complaints and 530 technical service bulletins are logged for the IS 300. Refreshed 2026-08-21.
01 / Model yearsChoose your IS 300 year
| Year | Price | Recalls | Trims | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $53.99 | — | Base · F Sport Design · F Sport | select |
| 2024 | $53.99 | — | Base · F Sport Design · F Sport | select |
| 2023 | $53.99 | — | Base | select |
| 2022 | $53.99 | — | Base | select |
| 2021 | $53.99 | — | Base | select |
| 2020 | $53.99 | — | Base · F Sport | select |
| 2019 | $53.99 | 2 | Base · F Sport | details → |
| 2018 | $53.99 | 1 | Base · F Sport | details → |
| 2017 | $53.99 | — | Base · F Sport | select |
| 2016 | $53.99 | — | Base · F Sport | select |
| 2005 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross | select |
| 2004 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross | select |
| 2003 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross | select |
| 2002 | $34.99 | — | Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross | select |
| 2001 | $34.99 | 1 | Base | details → |
02 / InsideSample pages
From the 2025 IS 300 manual.
03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers
- Quick Lookups 44
- General Information 1,398
- Electrical 43
- Maintenance 46
- Engine Performance 68
04 / Other yearsOther IS 300 years
2025 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base · F Sport Design · F Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2025 IS 300. 1 complaints · 0 TSBs.
2024 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base · F Sport Design · F Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2024 IS 300. 1 complaints · 4 TSBs.
2023 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base.
No recalls on federal record for the 2023 IS 300. 3 complaints · 14 TSBs.
2022 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base.
No recalls on federal record for the 2022 IS 300. 2 complaints · 32 TSBs.
2021 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base.
No recalls on federal record for the 2021 IS 300. 2 complaints · 81 TSBs.
2020 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base · F Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2020 IS 300. 4 complaints · 44 TSBs.
2017 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base · F Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2017 IS 300. 2 complaints · 51 TSBs.
2016 Lexus IS 300 · $53.99 select →
Trims: Base · F Sport.
No recalls on federal record for the 2016 IS 300. 3 complaints · 67 TSBs.
2005 Lexus IS 300 · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross.
No recalls on federal record for the 2005 IS 300. 6 complaints · 23 TSBs.
2004 Lexus IS 300 · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross.
No recalls on federal record for the 2004 IS 300. 23 complaints · 30 TSBs.
2003 Lexus IS 300 · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross.
No recalls on federal record for the 2003 IS 300. 25 complaints · 30 TSBs.
2002 Lexus IS 300 · $34.99 select →
Trims: Base, Automatic · Base, Standard · SportCross.
No recalls on federal record for the 2002 IS 300. 37 complaints · 37 TSBs.
05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it
| Option | What you pay | After a year |
|---|---|---|
| eManualStore IS 300 manual | $34.99–$53.99 once | Still yours |
| Per-vehicle online subscription | from $29 / year, renewing | Pay again or lose access |
| Library membership services | $33 / month, capped | $396 spent, nothing kept |
| Professional shop databases | $499–$2,388 / year | Renew or lose access |
Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.
FAQQuestions about the IS 300 manual
Which IS 300 years does this manual cover?
Every year from 2001 to 2025 — 15 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.
Is this the OEM Lexus IS 300 manual or an aftermarket guide?
The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Lexus published for the IS 300, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.
Does it include IS 300 wiring diagrams?
Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every IS 300 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.
Does the manual cover IS 300 recalls?
4 recalls are on federal record across the 2001–2025 IS 300, listed by year below. The manual carries the manufacturer's diagnostic and repair procedures behind the systems involved; the recall repairs themselves are performed free by Lexus dealers.
Why do some IS 300 years cost more?
Pricing follows the manual: 2001–2005 at $34.99, 2016–2025 at $53.99. Newer model years have substantially larger manuals with more systems, control modules and diagrams.
Is this a subscription?
No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.
How do I get the manual after purchase?
It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.
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