Toyota Lexus IS 200t XE30 — Reliability

XE30 Sedan Mid 2015–2020 1 engine

Lexus badge; BMW B48 engine

Reliability Summary

Engine 8AR-FTS — 75/100 ACCEPTABLE
Known Issues 3

Engine in this model

ACCEPTABLE 75

8AR-FTS

2.0L Turbo I4

Toyota first turbo in decades. Conservative tune. Used in Lexus IS/NX. Reliable but not exciting.

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Known Issues Across All Engines

Issue Engine Severity Onset
Carbon buildup on intake valves 8AR-FTS moderate 60,000 km – 100,000 km
Water pump failure 8AR-FTS moderate 80,000 km – 150,000 km
Turbo wastegate rattle 8AR-FTS minor 80,000 km – 150,000 km