NHTSA Data Explorer

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

Monthly totals over the last 20 years. Click a legend item to show or hide that series.

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

663

Thermal issue

309

Operating state

217

Safety restraint issue

201

Reporting mechanism

154

Engine behavior

84

Noise

60

Smell

53

Steering behavior

51

Driver assistance issue

49

Fluid issue

49

Braking behavior

45

Performance issue

43

Lighting behavior

38

Vibration/harshness

35

Safety restraint behavior

34

Infotainment behavior

33

Electrical issue

28

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

21

Access/entry issue

18

Recent change

15

HVAC behavior

11

Starting behavior

11

Ride/handling behavior

9

Powering on/off behavior

7

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


Crash

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


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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.