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Lexus IS350

Data refreshed October 26, 2026

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Complaints

788

Active records

Recalls

20

Active records

TSBs

855

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

1

Injuries

28

Crashes

48

Fires

5

Top reported issues — Lexus IS350

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Condition issue

453

Thermal issue

200

Operating state

127

Safety restraint issue

101

Reporting mechanism

90

Engine behavior

58

Noise

52

Fluid issue

47

Steering behavior

43

Performance issue

31

Smell

31

Braking behavior

24

Infotainment behavior

24

Driver assistance issue

23

Vibration/harshness

23

Safety restraint behavior

20

Electrical issue

18

Transmission/drivetrain behavior

15

Lighting behavior

14

Access/entry issue

11

Recent change

11

HVAC behavior

9

Ride/handling behavior

7

Starting behavior

7

Powering on/off behavior

4

Wiper/washer behavior

4

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…

2017 LEXUS IS

Filed Oct 3, 2026


my 2017 Lexus IS 300. While the vehicle was parked and not involved in a collision or crash, the driver-side rear curtain/side airbag unexpectedly deployed/exploded. There was no impact or event that should have caused an airbag deployment. The deployment occurred with significant force and caused damage inside the vehicle. The force of the deployment caused the roof/headliner area to become damaged and warped, and debris was violently discharged into the passenger compartment. The event was…

2020 LEXUS IS

Filed Sep 11, 2026


Sunroof exploded outwards while driving on the freeway. Temperature about 56degrees F, humidity 92% pressure 29.94. Unsafe, glass exploding, sharp glass

2020 LEXUS IS

Filed Sep 11, 2026


While I was driving, my sunroof on the top exploded. There was no rock impact, no external or internal impact. I called Lexus and they told me it’s not covered. The Lexus representative said to submit a claim with triple A cus it’ll be at least 5k to take out everything and replace it. They won’t fix it themselves.

2017 LEXUS IS

Filed Sep 10, 2026


Rear Driver side curtain air bag exploded while my car was parked. Happened around noon. It would have caused serious bodily injury to myself and passengers if we were in the vehicle.

2023 LEXUS IS

Filed Aug 26, 2026


I am reporting recurring infotainment, display, audio, and related electrical malfunctions with my vehicle that have continued despite multiple visits and repair attempts by an authorized Lexus dealership. The problems began when the vehicle was relatively new and have continued intermittently. While driving, the vehicle's audio system can suddenly cut out completely at different volume levels and without warning. When this occurs, normal audio functions are lost and the system generally does…

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…

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Updated October 26, 2026. Refreshed nightly.