Complaints by model year
Distinct federal complaints filed against each model year of the Lexus Is 250, to date. Hover a bar for the count. Older years have had longer to accumulate filings; the rankings below correct for that.
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Highest totals within an 8-year windowAll other years
Model years compared
Ranked from the same federal record on an equal exposure window. Click any year for its full file.
Highest complaint totals
- 2007 Lexus Is 250 - 130 complaints in its first 8 years (213 to date)
- 2006 Lexus Is 250 - 93 complaints in its first 8 years (189 to date)
- 2008 Lexus Is 250 - 83 complaints in its first 8 years (125 to date)
Ranked on distinct complaints filed within eight years of the model year, so old and new years get the same exposure window. Not adjusted for sales volume; a best-selling year files more complaints at the same failure rate.
Lowest totals among mature years
- 2011 Lexus Is 250 - 30 complaints in its first 8 years (30 to date)
- 2014 Lexus Is 250 - 35 complaints in its first 8 years (35 to date)
- 2010 Lexus Is 250 - 39 complaints in its first 8 years (40 to date)
Same eight-year window, among model years old enough to have completed it and with at least 25 complaints in it. Model years before 1990 are excluded because the federal file begins in 1995. A low total is not proof of reliability.
What owners report, all years combined
Every model year
| Model year | Complaints to date | Within 8 years | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Lexus Is 250 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 Lexus Is 250 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 2014 Lexus Is 250 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2013 Lexus Is 250 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Lexus Is 250 | 17 | 16 | 4 |
| 2011 Lexus Is 250 | 30 | 30 | 4 |
| 2010 Lexus Is 250 | 40 | 39 | 6 |
| 2009 Lexus Is 250 | 48 | 40 | 6 |
| 2008 Lexus Is 250 | 125 | 83 | 5 |
| 2007 Lexus Is 250 | 213 | 130 | 5 |
| 2006 Lexus Is 250 | 189 | 93 | 6 |
Recall campaigns, all years
Every campaign filed against this model, with the model years it covers. Safety-recall remedies are normally provided at no charge. Under US federal law the mandatory free remedy applies when the vehicle was no more than 15 years old at the time the defect was determined; manufacturers often cover older vehicles voluntarily. Canadian rules differ. Confirm eligibility with the manufacturer using the VIN.
| Campaign | Years | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19V741000 | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 19V005000 | 2010-2013 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 18V024000 | 2009-2013 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2013 Scion xB, Toyota Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, 4Runner, Lexus IS250, IS350, IS250C, IS350C, IS-F,... |
| 17V006000 | 2006-2012 | Air Bags | Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2012 Toyota 4Runner, Corolla, Corolla Matrix, Sienna, Yaris, Scion xB, Lexus ES350, GX460, IS-F, IS250,... |
| 16V340000 | 2006-2011 | Air Bags | 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... |
| 14V647000 | 2006-2010 | Fuel System, Gasoline | 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... |
| 13V030000 | 2006-2012 | 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... |
| 05V565000 | 2006 | Vehicle Speed Control | ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL MAY TEMPORARILY BECOME STUCK IN THE PARTIALLY DEPRESSED POSITION DUE TO INADEQUATE CLEARANCE... |