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Lexus IS250
Data refreshed October 26, 2026
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Complaints
1,252
Active records
Recalls
15
Active records
TSBs
589
Active records
Filing history
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Reported severity
Based on consumer complaints filed since 2000. Recalls and TSBs do not include severity data.
Deaths
3
Injuries
57
Crashes
87
Fires
10
Top reported issues — Lexus IS250
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Condition issue
Thermal issue
Operating state
Safety restraint issue
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Engine behavior
Noise
Smell
Steering behavior
Driver assistance issue
Fluid issue
Braking behavior
Performance issue
Lighting behavior
Vibration/harshness
Safety restraint behavior
Infotainment behavior
Electrical issue
Transmission/drivetrain behavior
Access/entry issue
Recent change
HVAC behavior
Starting behavior
Ride/handling behavior
Powering on/off behavior
Recent filings
The 10 most recent filings for each type.
2010 LEXUS IS
Filed Oct 20, 2026
The contact owns a 2010 Lexus IS equipped with Lexani Tires, Tire Line: LX-Twenty Tires, Tire Size: 225/35/R20, DOT Number: 1TBAFB95C. The contact stated that while driving, the driver’s side rear tire experienced a blowout from the inner sidewall. The contact heard a loud boom and pulled into a gas station and became aware of the blowout. The vehicle was subsequently taken to a tire store and the technicians discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire could have a blowout as well. The tires…
2010 LEXUS IS
Filed Aug 23, 2026
255 /40 R18 99Y XL BSW Continental CONTROLCONTACT SPORT SRS+ Tire date: 2125 DOT 1CN0FBF5W Tire pressure rear set at 38 psi checked a week prior. Tire pressure Sensor light was not on at time of incident. Purchased 7 months ago, Jan 16 2026, 3335 miles on the tire when the incident happened. Driving on a country road at 60 mph, i hear flopping coming from the rear. The tire separated from the sidewall on the inner side and folded outward extending pass the fender. Managed to pull to side…
2014 LEXUS IS
Filed Aug 10, 2026
I was in a collision accident where the front of my vehicle was impacted. The airbag did not deploy.
2012 LEXUS IS
Filed Aug 6, 2026
The dashboard (instrument panel) on this 2012 Lexus IS 250 has degraded and deteriorated, developing a shiny, reflective surface. In daylight and bright conditions, this degraded surface reflects onto the windshield and produces a significant glare that obstructs the driver's view of the road. The glare materially impairs forward visibility and makes safe operation of the vehicle dangerous, particularly given the driver's reduced tolerance for compromised visibility. This is a known and…
2013 LEXUS IS
Filed Aug 6, 2026
2013 Lexus IS 350C with approximately 56,000 miles experienced engine smoking on startup. The vehicle has been regularly maintained according to the manufacturer's recommended service schedule. The Lexus dealership diagnosed oil entering the combustion chamber and documented that the cylinder walls are scratched, allowing oil to pass the oil-control piston rings. Based on the internal engine damage, the Lexus dealer has recommended complete engine replacement. I am concerned that this type of…
2012 LEXUS IS
Filed Jul 8, 2026
2012 Lexus IS 250 Complaint Category: Interior/Seat Belts/Air Bags → Interior Component: Interior Moldings/Trim/Panels Narrative This is a safety issue. The dashboard on my 2012 Lexus IS 250 has developed significant cracking and is actively decomposing into a gelatin-like texture, despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. This is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has progressively worsened.…
2012 LEXUS IS
Filed Jun 23, 2026
The dashboard on my 2012 Lexus IS 250 has developed significant cracking across the surface despite the vehicle being garage-kept, low mileage, and well-maintained throughout my ownership. The cracking is not the result of any accident, impact, or misuse — it appeared spontaneously and has progressively worsened over time. Lexus acknowledged this as a known defect by establishing Customer Support Program ZLZ, which provided extended coverage specifically for dashboard, instrument panel, and…
2011 LEXUS IS
Filed Jun 20, 2026
The dash has started melting after being in hot weather. Despite ceramic window tint which reduces heat (and likely slowed the melting) the dah continues to melt. This results in significant shining and reduction in visibility. While there was an enhanced warranty program from Lexus in which they would repair the dash, the melting occurred shortly after that expired. They will not take responsibility and fix it as they should, given this is a KNOWN issue with serious safety concerns.
2007 LEXUS IS
Filed Jun 16, 2026
The headlights continusely shot off while driving. The shift solenoid are stuck off causing the check engine light to continuously remain on. This all began 2023.
2014 LEXUS IS
Filed May 28, 2026
See attached document for complaint.