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 250cProblems, recalls & complaints
NHTSA has logged 11 owner complaints about the 2010 Lexus IS 250c, 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.
Complaints by system
Where the 2010 Lexus IS 250c has problems
11 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.
10Air bags1 crash/fire/injury
1Back over prevention
| System | Complaints | Crash, fire or injury |
|---|---|---|
| Air bags | 10 | 1 |
| Back over prevention | 1 | 0 |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.
6 recalls
2010 Lexus IS 250c 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.
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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 250c 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 250c median. How we score
'10'11'12'13'14'15
- Avoid
- Caution
- Solid
- Best
- Not rated
1 investigation
NHTSA defect investigations
Federal investigations that included the 2010 Lexus IS 250c, and the recalls they led to.
- Desiccated Air Bag Inflator RuptureOpen
In owners' words
What IS 250c owners report
Recent air bags complaints filed with NHTSA, shortened. Personal details are removed.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2010 LEXUS IS 250C. WHILE THE CONTACT PROCEEDED THROUGH A GREEN LIGHT, ANOTHER VEHICLE FAILED TO YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY AND PROCEEDED INTO THE CONTACT'S LANE. THE VEHICLE CRASHED INTO THE DRIVER'S DOOR OF THE CONTACT'S VEHICLE. THE DRIVER'S SIDE CURTAIN AIR BAG FAILED TO…
TAKATA RECALL. WE TOOK OUR CAR TO STIRLING MCCALL LEXUS IN HOUSTON TEXAS TO HAVE THE AIRBAG REPLACED IN OCTOBER 2016, BUT THEY TOLD US THEY DID NOT HAVE IT YET AND WOULD CONTACT US. I TRIED AGAIN THIS MONTH, A YEAR LATER, AND THEY STILL SAY THE SAME THING. HOW CAN I GET THE AIR BAG REPLACED.
TAKATA RECALL; EVIDENCE ACCOMPANYING THIS COMPLAINT WILL SHOW LEXUS MANUFACTURER AND THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION (NHTSA) NHTSA EMAIL DATED 7/19/2017 HAVE DIFFERENT FRONT PASSENGER AIRBAG REPLACEMENT PART NUMBERS FOR MY VEHICLE. IN EMAIL DATED 7/26/17 FROM LEXUS MANUFACTURER I…
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