repaired · 2021 Q3
Driver side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
2010 Lexus IS 250Problems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 40 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus IS 250, most often about the air bags. It is covered by 6 safety recalls, and for recall 19V-741 the manufacturer reports only 65% of affected cars repaired.
Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through October 17, 2019. Updated daily. Photo: OSX, Public domain.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lexus IS 250 has problems
40 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
26Air bags3 crash/fire/injury
4Vehicle speed control3 crash/fire/injury
2Structure
1Fuel/propulsion system
1Interior lighting
1Power train
1Service brakes
1Steering
1Traction control system
33 other systems1 crash/fire/injury
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 26 | 3 |
| Vehicle speed control | 4 | 3 |
| Structure | 2 | 0 |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 1 | 0 |
| Interior lighting | 1 | 0 |
| Power train | 1 | 0 |
| Service brakes | 1 | 1 |
| Steering | 1 | 0 |
| Traction control system | 1 | 1 |
| 3 other systems | 3 | 1 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 Lexus IS 250 recalls and how many were fixed
Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator explosion may result in sharp metal fragments striking the driver or other occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
repaired · 2021 Q3
Passenger side: inflator module
Risk. An inflator rupture may result in metal fragments striking the vehicle occupants resulting in serious injury or death.
Show 2 more recalls
repaired · 2016 Q2
Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk. A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
no report yet
Visibility/wiper
Risk. Inoperative wipers could reduce driver visibility and increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Lexus.
Best & worst years
2010 vs. every other IS 250 year
Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the IS 250 median. How we score
'06'07'08'09'10'11'12'13'14'15'16
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Lexus IS 250, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IS 250 owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
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…
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.
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…
Own a 2010 IS 250?
Decode your VIN to see the recalls for your exact car, then confirm open recalls with NHTSA.