Lexus IS 250C problems by model year

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

NHTSA has 1 owner complaints and 7 recalls on file for the Lexus IS 250C (2010–2015).

Complaints
1
Recalls
7
Model years
6
Worst year
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Complaints by model year

2010201120122013201412015
NHTSA complaints per Lexus IS 250C 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 250C model year

YearComplaintsCrashesFiresInjuriesRecallsTop problem
2015 IS 250C10002Electrical System
2014 IS 250C00002—
2013 IS 250C00003—
2012 IS 250C00004—
2011 IS 250C00004—
2010 IS 250C00006—

Most common Lexus IS 250C problem areas (all years)

  • Electrical System
    1 complaints
  • Transmission & Drivetrain
    1 complaints
  • Wheels & Tires
    1 complaints

Lexus IS 250C recalls

  • Recall 19V741000Oct 17, 2019928,220 vehiclesModel years 2010–2015

    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 2010–2015

    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 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 17V006000Jan 9, 2017577,875 vehiclesModel years 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 2010–2011

    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 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 2010–2012

    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