Lexus IS 250 problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 24 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Lexus IS 250 (2006–2015).

Complaints
24
Recalls
7
Model years
10
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

32006220071200820092010201112012201311201462015
NHTSA complaints per Lexus IS 250 model year. Click a bar for details.

Newer model years have had less time on the road, so they naturally have fewer complaints. Compare a year against its neighbors rather than against brand-new models.

Every Lexus IS 250 model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 IS 25060000Electrical System
2014 IS 250112000Electrical System
2013 IS 25000002—
2012 IS 25010004Acceleration & Cruise Control
2011 IS 25000004—
2010 IS 25000006—
2009 IS 25000006—
2008 IS 25010005Acceleration & Cruise Control
2007 IS 25020005Body & Structure
2006 IS 25030005Airbags

Most common Lexus IS 250 problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    6 complaints
  • Body & Structure
    4 complaints
  • Suspension
    3 complaints
  • Acceleration & Cruise Control
    3 complaints
  • Fuel, Hybrid & EV Propulsion
    3 complaints
  • Airbags
    2 complaints
  • Steering
    2 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    2 complaints
  • Brakes
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Complaint trend

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Complaints about the Lexus IS 250 received by NHTSA each month.

Lexus IS 250 recalls

  • Recall 19V741000Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 19V005000Jan 9, 20191,299,448 vehiclesModel years 2010–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 18V024000Jan 9, 2018628,018 vehiclesModel years 2009–2013

    Risk: An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 17V006000Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 16V340000May 23, 20161,754,517 vehiclesModel years 2006–2011

    Risk: An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.

  • Recall 14V647000Oct 15, 2014422,509 vehiclesModel years 2006–2010

    Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

  • Recall 13V030000Jan 30, 2013267,718 vehiclesModel years 2006–2012

    Risk: Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.

Other Lexus models

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology