Lexus IS 250 Structure Problems
Owners have filed 158 complaints with NHTSA about structure problems on the Lexus IS 250 across 10 model years. The 2007 model year has the most (59). The words owners use most often: “door panels” (30% of reports).
- 158structure complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 5mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 47%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Door panels: mentioned in 48 of 158 complaints (30%)
- Melting dashboard: mentioned in 15 of 158 complaints (9%)
- Dash board: mentioned in 14 of 158 complaints (9%)
- Glare windshield: mentioned in 10 of 158 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do structure problems happen?
Based on 102 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 158 complaints, 5 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 6 an injury.
Lexus IS 250 structure complaints by model year
| Model year | Structure complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 IS 250 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2015 IS 250 | 1 | 6% | 69,000 |
| 2014 IS 250 | 3 | 9% | 18,370 |
| 2012 IS 250 | 3 | 18% | 22,700 |
| 2011 IS 250 | 1 | 3% | 1,500 |
| 2010 IS 250 | 2 | 5% | 58,647 |
| 2009 IS 250 | 6 | 13% | 72,000 |
| 2008 IS 250 | 29 | 23% | 60,000 |
| 2007 IS 250 | 59 | 28% | 77,500 |
| 2006 IS 250 | 53 | 28% | 78,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists structure for the Lexus IS 250. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2015 Lexus IS250. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the radio was inoperable. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that electrical connections located in the trunk space were submerged in water. The cause of the water intrusion was not yet determined. The…
Headlights are not sealed properly and moisture in the air rusts the lightbulb and they have to replace the whole headlamp!
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 lexus is 250. The contact stated that the dashboard was sticky which created a glare on the windshield while driving. The contact was concerned for her safety due to the glare impairing her vision of the roadway. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS200. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING THE VEHICLE IN SUNLIGHT, THE DASHBOARD MELTED. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE FAILURE RESULTED IN THE DASHBOARD HAVING A SHINY, CAUSING THE SUNLIGHT TO BE REFLECTED WHICH BLOCKED THE CONTACT'S EYESIGHT. LEXUS OF ROSEVILLE…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 LEXUS IS 250. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD WAS MELTING AND THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD AFFECTED HER VISIBILITY WHILE DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS. THE CONTACT SPOKE WITH TOM WOOD LEXUS (4610 E 96TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46240, [redacted]) AND WAS INFORMED THAT THERE…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Lexus IS 250s have structure problems?
No. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints about structure for the Lexus IS 250. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Lexus IS 250 structure?
No recall currently lists structure for this vehicle.
What do owners say about structure problems on the Lexus IS 250?
The most frequent phrase is “door panels”, in 48 of 158 complaints, followed by “melting dashboard” (15).
Other Lexus IS 250 problems
- Air Bags problems (226)
See all Lexus IS 250 problems.