Total Complaints
3 filings
LEXUS IS 250C · model year
2015 LEXUS IS 250C
3 NHTSA complaints, and 2 active recalls for this specific cohort.
NHTSA overall rating
Not crash-tested
New Car Assessment Program
The 2015LEXUSIS 250C carries 3 consumer safety complaints in NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation database for this specific model-year cohort. Within that volume, owners reported 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 fatalities. No NCAP 5-star crash-test rating is available for this model year in the federal database.
Component-level analysis is where model-year complaints become actionable: the top complaint category for the 2015 IS 250C is electrical system with 1 filings, followed by power train (1) and wheels (1). Concentration in one or two component groups is the classic signature of a systemic defect; a flat distribution usually reflects normal aging, warranty complaints, or isolated build-plant variability. This model year has 2 active recall campaigns, which means the manufacturer is obligated to remedy the covered defect at no charge for the life of the vehicle — the full NHTSA campaign numbers are listed below.
NHTSA currently has 3 investigation files overlapping the 2015 IS 250C. Owners comparing this cohort against neighboring years should pair the counters above with the complaint-by-year trend on the parent model page — a spike in a single year often tracks to a platform refresh, a new transmission supplier, or an updated ECU calibration. Use the related-complaint feed below to read raw owner narratives before deciding whether any pattern here affects your specific use case.
3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
Crashes Reported
0 reports
Source
NHTSA ODI
Federal complaints database
Complaints vs. fleet median (215)
At or below the fleet median complaint volume.
Complaints by Component
| Component | Count |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| POWER TRAIN | 1 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
Recalls (2)
19V74100017/10/2019
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
19V00500009/01/2019
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
Recent Complaints
20210210ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
THE POWER HARD TOP RATTLES AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. THE WHEEL SYSTEM FLASHES A LIGHT ONLY WHEN AIR IS NEEDED. IT WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL I WENT TO LEXUS AND HAD TO LEAVE MY VEHICLE THERE FOR 2 WEEKS. MY CONVERTIBLE ROOF IS NOT BROKEN AND SHOULD NOT BE MAKE THIS LOUD TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING
Mileage: 39,500
20210210POWER TRAIN
THE POWER HARD TOP RATTLES AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. THE WHEEL SYSTEM FLASHES A LIGHT ONLY WHEN AIR IS NEEDED. IT WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL I WENT TO LEXUS AND HAD TO LEAVE MY VEHICLE THERE FOR 2 WEEKS. MY CONVERTIBLE ROOF IS NOT BROKEN AND SHOULD NOT BE MAKE THIS LOUD TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING
Mileage: 39,500
20210210WHEELS
THE POWER HARD TOP RATTLES AND MAKES LOTS OF NOISE. THE WHEEL SYSTEM FLASHES A LIGHT ONLY WHEN AIR IS NEEDED. IT WAS NOT FIXED UNTIL I WENT TO LEXUS AND HAD TO LEAVE MY VEHICLE THERE FOR 2 WEEKS. MY CONVERTIBLE ROOF IS NOT BROKEN AND SHOULD NOT BE MAKE THIS LOUD TERRIBLE NOISE WHEN I AM DRIVING
Mileage: 39,500
Compare 2015LEXUSIS 250C to Similar Vehicles
NHTSA Investigations
Frequently Asked Questions
How many complaints does the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C have?▼
The 2015 LEXUS IS 250C has 3 NHTSA complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, 0 injuries, and 0 deaths reported.
Are there any recalls for the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C?▼
Yes, the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C has 2 recall(s). The most common affected component is AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE. Recalls are issued by NHTSA and manufacturers must provide a free remedy.
What are the most common problems with the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C?▼
The most-complained component for the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C is ELECTRICAL SYSTEM with 1 complaints. Other frequently reported areas include POWER TRAIN and WHEELS.
Is the 2015 LEXUS IS 250C safe to buy?▼
Review the complaint history, crash and fire reports, safety ratings, and recall status on this page to make an informed decision. No NHTSA crash test rating is available for this model year. Compare with other model years using the links above.
Where does this data come from?▼
All complaint, recall, and safety rating data is sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Complaints are filed by vehicle owners through NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation.
Vehicle Safety Guides
Data as of 2025. 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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.