Total Complaints
43 filings
LEXUS IS 250 · model year
43 NHTSA complaints, 9 crash reports, and 6 recall campaigns listed for this cohort. A VIN lookup is required to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2010LEXUSIS 250 carries 43 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 9 crashes, 0 fires, 4 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
The most frequently selected component label in reports for the 2010 IS 250 is air bags with 25 filings, followed by vehicle speed control (4) and unknown or other (2). Complaint categories reflect owner reports and intake categorization; they do not establish a defect pattern or cause. This cohort has 6 NHTSA recall campaigns listed below. Enter a VIN in NHTSA's official recall lookup to determine whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2010 IS 250. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should read the complaint-by-year trend as report volume, not a causal diagnosis. Use the related-complaint feed and the official recall lookup when researching a specific vehicle.
Total Complaints
43 filings
Crashes Reported
9 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| AIR BAGS | 25 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 4 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| STRUCTURE | 1 |
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
| TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM | 1 |
| ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) | 1 |
| FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM | 1 |
| ENGINE | 1 |
| AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES | 1 |
| STEERING | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
VISIBILITY/WIPER
Toyota is recalling certain model year 2006-2012 Lexus IS250 and IS350 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2005, through October 5, 2011; 2010-2012 Lexus IS250C and IS350C vehicles manufactured April 10, 2009, through October 6, 2011; and 2008-2011 Lexus IS-F vehicles manufactured December 14, 2007, th
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Scion xB and Lexus IS F, 2009-2011 Toyota Corolla and Corolla Matrix, 2006-2011 Toyota Yaris, Lexus IS250 and Lexus IS350, 2010-2011 Toyota 4Runner, Lexus IS250C, Lexus IS350C and Lexus GX460, 2011 Sienna, 20
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2010-2016 4Runner, 2003-2006 Tundra, 2003-2013 Corolla, 2009-2010 Corolla Matrix, 2004-2005 RAV4, 2002-2007 Sequoia, 2011-2013 Sienna, 2008-2012 Scion xB, 2008-2009 Lexus IS-F, 2007-2012 Yaris and Lexus ES350, 2010-2017 Lexus GX4
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain model year 2007-2010 Lexus LS vehicles manufactured May 9, 2006, to July 20, 2010, 2006-2011 Lexus GS vehicles manufactured January 6, 2005, to September 10, 2010, and 2006-2011 Lexus IS vehicles manufactured August 30, 2005, to
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Toyota 4Runner, 2014-2015 Scion xB, Lexus IS350C, IS250C, 2014 Toyota Sienna, Lexus IS-F, and 2014-2017 Lexus GX460 vehicles sold, or ever registered in the states of Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louis
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F, and GX460 vehicles sold, ever registered, in the states of AL, CA, FL, GA, HI, LA, MS, SC, TX, PR, AS, GU, the MP (Saipan),
I RECEIVED A NOTICE ABOUT MY AIR BAGS PASSENGER SIDE FRONTAL HAS A RECALL
TAKATA RECALL
MY DASHBOARD IS REALLY STICKY, I BOUGHT ME THE SUN SHADE TO COVER IT FROM THE SUN BUT IT STILL GETS STICKY. SOME OF IT GOT ON THE SUN SHADE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT LEXUS OF WESTMINSTER (13590 BEACH BLVD, WESTMINSTER, CA 92683, (714) 702-1849) FOR ROUTINE MAINTENANCE, THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS DETERIORATING AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED DUE TO THE REPAIR FEES. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND DID NOT ASSIST. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 113,000.
Mileage: 113,000
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V024000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO REMEDY THE RECALL WAS NOT YET AVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. MCGRATH LEXUS OF CHICAGO (1250 W. DIVISION STREET CHICAGO, IL 60642, (855) 659-5629) WAS CONTACTED AND CONFIRMED THAT THE PART WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL - I RECEIVED NOTICE OF ARIBAG INFLATORS RECALL FOR MY LEXUS IS250. THE DEALERSHIP STATED THAT THIS WILL TAKE TIME TO GET FROM MANUFACTURER.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE STEERING LOCKED UP AND THE POWER STEERING WARNING INDICATOR ILLUMINATED. THE CONTACT HAD TO COAST THE VEHICLE TO THE SHOULDER AND CALLED A TOW TRUCK. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE CONTACT'S RESIDENCE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED BY A DEALER OR INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 129,000.
Mileage: 129,000
TAKATA INFLATORS. I HAD MY CAR INTO THE DEALERSHIP AFTER RECEIVING SEVERAL NOTICES OF THE RECALL. I WAS TOLD AT THE DEALERSHIP I WOULD BE PLACED ON WAITING LIST FOR THE RECALL PARTS. THAT HAS BEEN MONTHS AGO. I CALLED TODAY TO INQUIRE ABOUT THE RECALL WAIT LIST AND I WAS TOLD THEY ARE NOT WORKING ON THE CONVERTIBLES. I WOULD HAVE TO WAIT. I ASKED IF I WAS NOT SUPPOSE TO USE THE FRONT PASSENGER SEAT AND SHE SAID THEY HAVE HAD NO ISSUES OR COMPLAINTS WITH THE PASS SEAT. I AM A REALTOR AND USE MY CAR EVERYDAY FOR WORK WITH PASSENGERS IN THE FRONT PASS SEAT. ANY IDEA HOW LONG THIS RECALL REPAIR WILL TAKE? I DO T WANT ME CLIENTS TO BE UNSAFE IN MY VEHICLE. THANK YOU
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT CALLED LEXUS OF CHATTANOOGA AND LEXUS OF NASHVILLE. BOTH DEALERS STATED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT THEY WERE IN ZONE A. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 14V154000 (AIR BAGS). THE PARTS TO DO THE REPAIR WERE UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE DEALER CONFIRMED THAT THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE FOR THE RECALL REMEDY. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
TAKATA RECALL-I WAS NOTIFIED OF THE TAKATA RECALL ON MY IS 250 YEAR 2010 BACK IN JULY. I CONTACTED THE DEALER THE SAME DAY AND WAS PUT ON A WAITING LIST. I FOLLOWED UP WITH THEM MULTIPLE TIMES TO SEE WHEN THE PARTS WOULD BE IN INVENTORY AND THEY KEPT SAYING SOON. DID NOT APOLOGIZE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCES AT ANY TIME. THIS RECALL HAS ALSO BEEN REPORTED TO MY INSURANCE COMPANY THEREFORE LIMITING THE 100% USE OF MY CAR. I WAS CONTACTED MONDAY MARCH 20, 2017 (9 MONTHS LATER) THAT FINALLY THE PARTS HAVE ARRIVED. THIS IS TERRIBLE CONSUMER SATISFACTION AND CONSUMER QUALITY. BASICALLY I PURCHASED A 4 PASSENGER CAR, TO ONLY REALLY ONLY HAVE 3 PASSENGERS FOR ALMOST A YEAR. I USED TO BE PART OF A CARPOOL AND NO LONGER CAN WHICH ADDS MORE MILEAGE TO MY CAR. I WAS NEVER OFFERED A LOANER CAR FROM THE DEALER AND WAS TOLD THAT THE PARTS HAD TO BE MANUFACTURED WHICH WAS WHY IT TOOK OVER 6 MONTHS. I WOULD LOVE TO BE PART OF ANY CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT OR CONTACTED FOR MORE INFORMATION IF NEEDED AB
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS), BUT THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS PARTS NOT AVAILABLE.
TAKATA RECALL - THIS RECALL WAS ISSUED IN MAY 2016 AND NOW, 9 MONTHS LATER, THERE IS STILL NO REMEDY AVAILABLE.
Mileage: 125,000
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS); HOWEVER, THE PART TO DO THE REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED A FAILURE. PARTS DISTRIBUTION DISCONNECT.
2010 LEXUS IS 250. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO REPLACEMENT PARTS NOT AVAILABLE TO REPAIR FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG INFLATOR RECALL NOTICE. RECALL # 16V340000 *SMD
TL* TAKATA RECALL. THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT RECEIVED NOTIFICATION OF NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 16V340000 (AIR BAGS) HOWEVER, THE PART FOR THE RECALL REPAIR WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE CONTACT STATED THE MANUFACTURER EXCEEDED A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF TIME FOR THE RECALL REPAIR. THE CONTACT HAD NOT EXPERIENCED ANY FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE ISSUE. VIN TOOL CONFIRMS REMEDY NOT YET AVAILABLE. ...UPDATED 03/13/17 *BF
TAKATA RECALL: RECALL BEGAN MAY 23,2016. LEXUS HAS NOT FIXED MY CAR AND IT IS NOW JAN 20, 2017. EIGHT MONTHS IS ENTIRELY TOO LONG TO STILL BE DETERMINING THE SOLUTION. THE SAFECAR.GOV SITE STATES THAT SOME CARS HAVE BEEN FIXED. I AM IN THE FIRST PHASE OF RECALLS, YET STILL DON'T HAVE A CAR THAT I CAN DRIVE!!
Mileage: 40,000
LEXUS ALERTED ME IN WRITING MAY, 2016 AS TO THE PROBLEM WITH THE PASSENGER AIR BAG. THEIR SOLUTION IS TO NOT HAVE ANYONE IN PASSENGER SEAT. IT HAS NOW BEEN 8 MONTHS AND THERE STILL IS NO REPLACEMENT.
Mileage: 65,000
THE BRAKES SEEMED TO NEED MORE AND MORE PEDDLE PRESSURE TO STOP THE CAR. IT GOT SO BAD I COULDN'T DRIVE THE CAR CAR SAFELY. I WENT TO HAVE THE BRAKES REPLACED AND THE REAR CALIPERS WERE FROZEN. THE SLIDER PIN ON THE BOTTOM OF BOTH CALIPERS IS LOCKED SOLID.
Mileage: 72,000
Data vintage: August 2026. Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) complaints database, NHTSA recall campaign API, NHTSA NCAP crash-test ratings, and NHTSA FARS for fatality cross-reference.
Every figure on PlainCars is rendered directly from NHTSA complaint and safety data, no number is typed in by an editor. This year-specific record is rendered from NHTSA ODI, recall, and NCAP rows for the 2010 LEXUS IS 250; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of August 2026.
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