KnownCarProblemsLexus IS 250 Problems by Year
Owners have filed 719 complaints with NHTSA about the Lexus IS 250 since the 2000 model year. The years with the most are 2007, 2006, 2008. The most common problem overall: air bags.
Counts are not adjusted for sales: popular years collect more complaints, and recent years have had less time to.
Lexus IS 250 problems by model year
| Year | Complaints | Top problem | Recalls | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 IS 250 | 35 | Electrical | 0 | 6 |
| 2011 IS 250 | 30 | Air bags | 4 | 5 |
| 2010 IS 250 | 40 | Air bags | 6 | 8 |
| 2009 IS 250 | 48 | Air bags | 6 | 3 |
| 2008 IS 250 | 125 | Air bags | 5 | 6 |
| 2007 IS 250 | 213 | Body and structure | 5 | 12 |
| 2006 IS 250 | 189 | Body and structure | 6 | 10 |
32 recalls in total across these years. Years with fewer than 25 complaints have no separate page.
Questions about the Lexus IS 250
- What years of the Lexus IS 250 have the most problems?
- By owner complaints to NHTSA: 2007 (213), 2006 (189), 2008 (125).
- What is the most common problem with the Lexus IS 250?
- Across all model years, owners complain most about the air bags (210), body and structure (150), speed control (68).
- Which Lexus IS 250 years have the fewest complaints?
- Among model years at least four years old: 2016 (1), 2013 (5), 2015 (16). Fewer complaints can also mean fewer cars sold, so compare with sales before you decide.